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An Introduction to the Law of Corporations: Cases and Materials
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Public Benefit Corporations

Brian JM Quinn

The following amendments to the Delaware corporation code became effective on August 1, 2013 and provide for the establishment of public benefit corporations under the Delaware General Corporation Law. Section 362 requires public benefit corporations to identify a public benefit in its certificate of incorporation.  Section 365 requires boards of directors to manage the business in a manner that balances profit with the best interests of those affected by the corporation's conduct as well as the specific public benefit identified in the certificate of incorporation.

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