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10 Characteristics of Shareholder Oppression in an Iowa Business – The Iowa Court of Appeals Explains

       In Heidecker Farms, Inc. v. Heidecker, the Iowa Court of Appeals identified several different actions / inactions that may arise to shareholder oppression in Iowa.  The court began by explaining shareholder oppression generally, stating: “Oppressive conduct ‘is an … Continue reading

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Oppression, Breach of Fiduciary Duties, Freeze Out, and Judicial Dissolution – An Iowa Court of Appeals 2011 Analysis

The Iowa Court of Appeals addressed Oppression, Breach of Fiduciary Duty,  Freeze Out, and Judicial Dissolution in Jochimsen v. Wapsi Hunting Club, Inc., 803 N.W.2d 672 (Iowa Ct. App. 2011) (CLICK HERE FOR THE OPINION).  As described below, among other issues, … Continue reading

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