The National Law Review

California General Corporation Law: Who Signs Bylaws?

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JD Supra

California and Delaware Courts Agree: Amendments to Corporate Bylaws Do Not Apply Retroactively to Impair Pursuit Previously Accrued Claims

Two recent decisions, one from the Delaware Court of Chancery and one from the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, refused to apply bylaws that impaired a shareholder/member ...
JD Supra

If A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words, Should Bylaws Have Pictures?

Nearly 13 years ago, I ruminated on the question of whether corporations are required to have bylaws. See Are Bylaws Required? As far as California is concerned, there is no requirement that a ...
The National Law Review

In This Case, Bylaws By Any Other Name Are Still Bylaws

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California Lutheran University

Revisiting & Revising Your Nonprofit Bylaws in 2025

Bylaws serve as the governance framework for your nonprofit, guiding operations and decisionmaking. While they are not mandated under California corporate law, they are crucial for proper nonprofit ...