TITLE

Parent trap

AUTHOR(S)
Garwin, Arthur
PUB. DATE
September 1993
SOURCE
ABA Journal;Sep93, Vol. 79 Issue 9, p116
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Discusses the problems faced by lawyers involving the merger and consolidation of corporate defendant and the represented plaintiff. Conflicts of interest generated by corporate mergers and acquisitions; Case studies discussing the legal implications of mergers and consolidations; Ethical and practical ramifications of the issue.
ACCESSION #
9501110436

Tags: CONSOLIDATION & merger of corporations -- Law & legislation

 

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