Directors of cooperatives play a pivotal role in ensuring that their organizations operate effectively, ethically, and in alignment with their members’ interests. For directors serving… Read More »Navigating Dual Roles: The Fiduciary Obligations of Directors in Federated Cooperatives Who Are Also Directors of Cooperative Members
In federated and traditional, single-level (or primary) cooperatives, directors are bound by fiduciary obligations that require them to act in the organization’s and its members’… Read More »What Are the Differences Between the Fiduciary Obligations of Directors of Federated Cooperatives and Directors of Primary Cooperatives?
Protecting intellectual property such as a trade name, logo, or slogan may not be at the top of a cooperative’s list of priorities, especially a… Read More »When and How Should a Cooperative Trademark its Intellectual Property?
As a Board member of the Georgia Cooperative Development Center, I am helping lead GCDC’s efforts to obtain passage of the Georgia Limited Worker Cooperative… Read More »THE GEORGIA LIMITED WORKER COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ACT: INCREASING BUSINESS OPTIONS IN GEORGIA
Worker cooperatives are an exciting alternative to traditional business structures, offering democratic governance and shared ownership among workers. However, navigating the legalities of forming a… Read More »5 Legal Questions People Hesitate to Ask When Forming a Worker Cooperative
Cooperatives play a unique role in the U.S. economy by prioritizing the needs of their members over maximizing profits for shareholders. Subchapter T of the… Read More »Maintaining Cooperative Status Under Subchapter T: Requirements and Best Practices
When setting up a cooperative, one critical decision is where to organize it legally. While in many cases the easiest course is to organize in… Read More »In What State Should You Organize Your Cooperative?
Worker cooperatives are owned and controlled by their members (the workers) for the benefit of the workers. Their democratic ownership and operation set them apart… Read More »How Will Your Worker Cooperative Be Managed?
Because cooperatives are focused on benefiting their members, rather than producing profits for investors, cooperatives often face unique challenges when it comes to raising capital.… Read More »How Cooperatives Use Preferred Stock to Attract Outside Investment?
Community and stakeholder relationships are fundamental to the success and sustainability of cooperatives. Cooperatives are different than the typical business entity, in that most cooperatives… Read More »Building Community and Stakeholder Relationships for Cooperatives
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