Officers and directors of start-up corporations are responsible for managing and directing the business’s affairs. As the business grows, so does the level of responsibility for officers and directors. Under the “business judgment rule,” officers and directors of a corporation are immune from liability to the corporation for losses resulting from corporate decision making, within their authority, that were made in good faith and decided with reasonable skill and prudence. This is significant because the recovery of any successful claim against the company will be limited to the company’s assets only. Exceptions do exist.
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