Douglas was recently quoted in Corporate Secretary about a governance wish list for corporate secretaries and about the Olympus' lawsuit against its directors and officers.

Douglas was interviewed by Agenda, a Financial Times service for corporate directors, about the highs and lows of corporate governance in 2011. (subscription required to read the article)

Douglas was quoted in Agenda, a Financial Times service for corporate directors, about fewer boards enforcing mandatory retirement. (subscription required to read the article)

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Douglas Y. Park helps you address issues in corporate governance, corporate law, and strategy. Douglas is a Palo Alto business attorney and corporate governance advisor located in Silicon Valley in California.

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Does the Business Judgment Rule Cover Corporate Officers in California?

By Douglas Y. Park - January 23, 2012

Does the business judgment rule (BJR) protect corporate officers in California? This question is overlooked, yet is important to all executives who do business in California. Under California law, the business judgment rule shields corporate directors from legal liability for decisions that they make in good faith and in the best interests of the corporation.... [more]


Palo Alto Corporate Governance Attorney to Present to Ivy Alumni Leaders

By Douglas Y. Park - January 17, 2012

Palo Alto, California (PRWEB) January 17, 2012 On January 22, 2012, at the University Club in Palo Alto, attorney Douglas Y. Park will present to Ivy League alumni leaders in Silicon Valley on issues of corporate governance, conflicts of interest, and ethical dilemmas in alumni club service. Alumni club leaders face conflicts of interest and... [more]


Palo Alto Attorney Douglas Y. Park Interviewed on Corporate Governance in 2011

By Douglas Y. Park - January 6, 2012

Palo Alto, California (PRWEB) January 06, 2012 Douglas Y. Park, principal of DYP Advisors and a Silicon Valley corporate governance attorney, was recently interviewed by Agenda, a Financial Times service for corporate directors, on the highs and lows of governance in 2011. Mr. Park was interviewed on both the good and bad at numerous companies.... [more]


Palo Alto Attorney Douglas Y. Park Interviewed on Corporate Governance Wish List

By Douglas Y. Park - December 16, 2011

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) December 16, 2011 Douglas Y. Park, principal of DYP Advisors and a Silicon Valley corporate governance attorney, was recently asked by Corporate Secretary Magazine to comment on lessons from 2011 and a governance wish list for corporate secretaries in 2012. In 2011, numerous companies made the headlines for their governance problems... [more]


Corporate Governance Attorney Douglas Y. Park Quoted on MF Global Collapse

By Douglas Y. Park - November 30, 2011

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011 Douglas Y. Park, a corporate governance attorney based in Silicon Valley, and Principal of DYP Advisors, was recently interviewed by Corporate Secretary magazine on the collapse of investment firm MF Global. MF Global recently filed for bankruptcy protection after losing big on bets on European debt. Jon Corzine, former Chairman of... [more]


Why Price Isn't Everything When Selling Your Company

By Douglas Y. Park - November 21, 2011
Why Price Isn't Everything When Selling Your Company

Although it is tempting to sell your company for the highest purchase price, price isn't everything when selling your company in a merger or acquisition. True, a $25 million offer looks sweeter than a $20 million offer. However, here are three important issues other than price to consider when selling your company. 1. Type of... [more]


Palo Alto Attorney Soyeun D. Choi Named a 2011 Rising Star in Northern California

By Douglas Y. Park - November 16, 2011

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2011 Soyeun D. Choi, a Palo Alto attorney specializing in business transactions and intellectual property, has been named a 2011 Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine. This distinction is bestowed upon the best young lawyers in the country. Selection as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers demonstrates... [more]


4 Due Diligence Mistakes Sellers Make During Sale Of Company

By Douglas Y. Park - November 1, 2011
4 Due Diligence Mistakes Sellers Make During Sale Of Company

What due diligence mistakes do entrepreneurs make in selling their company? With only 16% of all letters of intent eventually consummated in the sale of a company, the due diligence process is where many deals break down. Due diligence can involve a 25+ page list of requests for information. The buyer uses due diligence to... [more]


DYP Advisors Announces Resources on Fiduciary Duties

By Douglas Y. Park - October 29, 2011

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2011 Silicon Valley Corporate Governance Attorney Douglas Y. Park, Principal of DYP Advisors, announces a series of educational articles on fiduciary duties in corporate settings. These duties obligate the fiduciary to act in the best interests of those to whom they owe a responsibility. Examples include:     The fiduciary duties of... [more]


Palo Alto Business Attorney Announces Mergers and Acquisitions Services

By Douglas Y. Park - October 25, 2011

Palo Alto, California (PRWEB) October 20, 2011 Palo Alto Business Attorney Douglas Y. Park, Principal of DYP Advisors, offers business informed legal services to make mergers and acquisitions run more smoothly. Drawing upon its experience in small and middle market transactions, the firm will initially focus on deals with a purchase price of up to... [more]


» Palo Alto Attorney Douglas Y. Park Interviewed on Corporate Governance Wish List

Douglas Y. Park - December 16, 2011, 11:17 am

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) December 16, 2011 Douglas Y. Park, principal of DYP Advisors and a Silicon Valley corporate governance attorney, was recently asked by Corporate Secretary Magazine to comment on lessons from 2011 and a governance wish list for corporate secretaries in 2012. In 2011, numerous companies made the headlines for their governance problems... [more]

» Rosetta Stone Tests Google AdWords Trademark Policy

Douglas Y. Park - July 13, 2009, 10:25 am

Google AdWords faces another legal challenge over AdWords. Emboldened by a recent Second Circuit opinion, Rescuecom Corp. v. Google, Inc., Rosetta Stone filed a suit last Friday against Google for trademark infringement. Rosetta Stone accuses Google of allowing other companies to "free ride" on its brand name and of misleading and confusing consumers into clicking... [more]

» The Board of Directors' Duties During The Sale Of A Company

Douglas Y. Park - October 17, 2011, 6:00 am

What are the board of directors' duties during the sale of a company? That is, when the seller is experiencing a change of control or a merger or acquisition? Fiduciary Duties During The Sale of a Company As always, the board must observe its duty of care and the duty of loyalty. The duty of care... [more]

» Three Business Strategy Questions To Ask Your Lawyer

Douglas Y. Park - July 12, 2010, 10:57 am

Does your lawyer understand your company's business strategy? Does your lawyer need to understand it? These may seem like unusual questions, but they are critical to your business's success. Put simply, your attorney should understand your strategy. Why? Most importantly, your strategy is the bedrock of your business. If your lawyer does not understand this,... [more]

» How Legally Informed Strategy Adds Value To Business Transactions

Douglas Y. Park - October 24, 2010, 11:28 pm

How does Legally Informed Strategy add value to business transactions?  I have previously argued that this is one way to break down the insidious barriers between business and legal silos. Another part of the answer turns on an attorney's role in a business transaction.  In a typical business transaction, an attorney advises on the legal... [more]

» What Entrepreneurs Need To Know About Going Public: Ongoing Disclosure Requirements

Douglas Y. Park - April 25, 2010, 8:55 pm

Many entrepreneurs dream about taking their company public through an initial public offering (IPO).  Whether you issue securities in a public offering under the Securities Act of 1933 or register the company's securities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), your company will inherit public company disclosure requirements.  Before becoming a public company,... [more]