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Different Types of Social Impact Companies
Social impact means having a significant, positive impact in bringing about changes that solve or address social injustices. There are various types of companies which work to bring about this change, such as: B corporations, social enterprises, benefit corporations, L3Cs, and socially responsible businesses.
Patrick Miller will be discussing the Model Contract Clauses on Responsible Supply Chains with the Investor Alliance for Human Rights
Patrick Miller, Founding Attorney at P Miller Legal Services recently participated in a webinar on the Model Contract Clauses with other members of the ABA Working Group (Olivia Windham Stewart and Sarah Dadush).
Patrick Miller discusses the Model Contract Clauses on Responsible Supply Chains with California Lawyer’s Association
Patrick Miller, Founding Attorney at P Miller Legal Services recently participated in a webinar on the Model Contract Clauses with other members of the ABA Working Group (Olivia Windham Stewart and Sarah Dadush).
How to Responsibly Manufacture Products Overseas
Globalization has many benefits, provided you’re able to control some of the worst externalities of the system. We shouldn’t reject globalization entirely simply because of the failures of 20th century leaders to properly manage those challenges. We should instead be honest about those challenges, and seek to develop solutions which ensure that the fruits of a 21st Century Globalization can be shared by all.
Arbitration Organizations Best-Suited for Resolving Social Entrepreneur Disputes
Based on my initial consideration & discussions, two key areas which are relevant for mission-driven disputes are an institution’s procedural rules relating to (i) expedited proceedings; and (ii) publication of awards.
How to Ensure International Suppliers are behaving ethically
Our firm prides itself on devising creative, 21st century solutions for social enterprise companies, particularly those conducting international business. We’d be happy to speak with you further to discuss your needs.
Balancing Exercises for Social Enterprises
In contrast to a traditional company which is agnostic on these issues, social enterprises must often make decisions which strike a balance between two competing forces which are both central to the company's identity or purpose. These types of balancing exercises can arise in a number of different ways and will be informed by each company's particular philosophy and legal organization.
Key Issues for California Benefit Corporations
The three key requirements for a California Benefit Corporation are: (1) a beneficial purpose; (2) consideration of broad stakeholder interests; and (3) regular reporting.
Can Purdue Pharma become a Social Enterprise?
Given this, it actually could be beneficial to have a social benefit company as a market participant because this would give the public confidence that there is at least one participant that is providing a vital service but will hopefully not become entrenched in the negative practices which contributed to the wave of opioid dependency we’ve experienced in the recent past.