Eight Items Cooperative Groups Wish They Had Known From The Start
Starting a new cooperative can be overwhelming because of the sheer number of steps and issues involved, some of which are very different than those
Navigating Dual Roles: The Fiduciary Obligations of Directors in Federated Cooperatives Who Are Also Directors of Cooperative Members
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
What Are the Differences Between the Fiduciary Obligations of Directors of Federated Cooperatives and Directors of Primary Cooperatives?
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’
When and How Should a Cooperative Trademark its Intellectual Property?
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
THE GEORGIA LIMITED WORKER COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ACT: INCREASING BUSINESS OPTIONS IN GEORGIA
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
5 Legal Questions People Hesitate to Ask When Forming a Worker Cooperative
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
Maintaining Cooperative Status Under Subchapter T: Requirements and Best Practices
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
In What State Should You Organize Your Cooperative?
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
How Will Your Worker Cooperative Be Managed?
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
How Cooperatives Use Preferred Stock to Attract Outside Investment?
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.
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