Duty of Loyalty

The Duty of Loyalty is a fiduciary duty requiring directors and officers to act in the best interests of the company and its stockholders, including avoiding conflicts of interest and not usurping corporate opportunities. Duty of Loyalty issues commonly arise in related-party deals and conflicted exits, and Duty of Loyalty compliance often drives special committee and disclosure practices.

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Ryan Roberts Startup Lawyer
Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising on venture financings and M&A transactions totaling more than $1 billion. He is the author of the Amazon bestselling startup law book Acceleration.