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    Fiduciary Duties

    Review the fiduciary duties of loyalty and care, the business judgment rule, and more.

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    Understand the directorʼs fiduciary role concerning hostile takeovers and how to organize an effective defense. 

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    Director Independence

    Learn the most common definitions of director and board independence in public companies, investment companies, and nonprofit organizations.

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