September 12, 2025Columbia Business Law ReviewOpen Access

Targeting Corporate Political Activity Through Caremark

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This Note advocates for an expanded Caremark framework for corporate political risk, suggesting it may better protect shareholders and limit corporate influence.

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An expanded Caremark framework could mitigate risks associated with corporate political activity, protecting shareholders from losses.
Corporate political activity, bolstered by First Amendment protections, poses material risks to shareholders, leading to potential financial fallout.
The traditional Caremark doctrine is limited, making it difficult for shareholders to claim protection against political risks.
Reformed fiduciary duties could help balance corporate political power within American democracy, fostering responsible political engagement.

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Alexandra Mothner (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44c3431b076d99fa55432 https://doi.org/10.52214/cblr.v2024i2.14243

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This Note advocates for an expanded Caremark framework for corporate political risk, suggesting it may better protect shareholders and limit corporate influence.

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