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Journal of Foreign Legislation and Comparative Law
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L.D. Ebralidze Recognition of Affiliated Shareholder with Respect to Joint Stock Company Law in Russia and USA

Abstract: Imperfection of the Russian legal rules on affiliates significantly reduces the investment attractiveness of Russian companies, and, consequently, adversely affects the economic situation in the country as a whole. Criteria for recognition of affiliated shareholder in Russian and US legal systems have been investigated in the article. Based on thorough analysis of the US legislation and court rulings, the author makes suggestions on Russian legislation development.


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comparative law, affiliate, affiliation, shareholder, control, society, responsibilities, United States, court, fiduciary.


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