What Is the Business Judgment Rule in Illinois Shareholder Lawsuits?

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When Courts Defer to the Board, and When They Don’t Key Takeaways: The business judgment rule is a court-created doctrine in Illinois. It presumes that directors made their decisions on an informed basis, in good faith, and without a personal conflict of interest, so courts generally won’t second-guess those decisions. A shareholder who challenges a […]