Instructions:

250+ Words

No Plagiarism!

In Text Citations in APA Format

Using findlaw.com, (http://caselaw.findlaw.com/) research a case that involves alter-ego liability.  In 250 words, define the term “alter-ego” and list the elements the court considered when determining whether to pierce the corporate shield.  Incorporate the material from the required readings and support your statements.

In addition, discuss whether it is ethical for a company to move its corporate headquarters overseas to avoid paying income tax. Which duty do you believe is higher, the duty of corporations to pay tax to government or the duty of corporations to pay dividends to shareholders? Why?