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How to Prevent Pretextual Books and Records Demands
Delaware General Corporation Law § 220 permits shareholders to inspect a corporation’s books and records for a proper purpose, such as investigating managerial misconduct, valuing shares, or communicating with other shareholders. The Delaware case law interpreting this statute has created …