Shareholders Archives - Focus Law LA

Jammin’ Java Corporation Shareholders Not Feeling Alright

by FOCUS LAW | May 2, 2016 | Business Start Ups, Corporate Law

Bob Marley is the world’s most recognized reggae superstar even 34 years after his death. His socially conscious music touched people across the globe and we can only imagine what he might think of his family name being associated with possible shareholder fraud. The...

Directors, Not Corporations, Owe a Fiduciary Duty to Shareholders

by FOCUS LAW | Dec 11, 2014 | Business Litigation, Corporate Law, Partnership Law

A corporation, in and of itself, is a legal entity. Laws have been established to encourage their creation to help the economy grow. It’s a vehicle by which investors can engage in business while limiting their financial and legal liabilities. Whether it’s big or...

Every Vote Counts, Unless It Doesn’t

by FOCUS LAW | Oct 9, 2014 | Business Start Ups, Corporate Law

When it comes to shareholder voting, what votes are counted how can mean all the difference between a measure being approved or not. Over time if a measure failed in the past, if voting standards are changed, those in favor of it may be in the majority in the future...

Disputed Merger Continues Down Litigation Path

by FOCUS LAW | Jun 7, 2014 | Business Litigation, Business Start Ups, Partnership Law, Real Estate Law

A class action lawsuit filed to claim damages due to an improper merger between Occam Networks, Inc., (a Delaware corporation based in Santa Barbara) and Calix, Inc. (also a Delaware corporation, based in Petaluma). This lawsuit filed on behalf of Occam shareholders,...

Orange County Based Mindspeed, Inc. Sued by Shareholders

by FOCUS LAW | Dec 8, 2013 | Business Litigation, Corporate Law, Partnership Law

Newport based Mindspeed, Inc. was sued in Orange County Superior Court by several of its shareholders on November 15th. The shareholders claim that the company broke its fiduciary duty in connection with Mindspeed’s acceptance of M/A-Com Technology Solutions Holdings...