Liability of corporate groups and networks /

Discusses the nature of corporate groups and networks and provides arguments for rules extending liability beyond insolvent entities.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Witting, Christian A. (Author)
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, MA : Cambridge University Press, 2018.
Series:International corporate law and financial market regulation.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=1653709
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Business Context. The formation of corporate groups and networks
  • Structuring of corporate group relations
  • Insolvent entity case studies
  • Part II. Theory. Conceptions of group and network liability
  • Part III. Statute. General protections for creditors
  • Group-specific protections for creditors
  • Statutory torts
  • Modified limited liability
  • Part IV. Common Law. Veil-piercing
  • Direct liability in tort
  • Vicarious and joint liability in tort
  • Conclusions.