The contrary law in the U.S. builds on A.P. Smith v. Barlow (NJ 1953)[1] and is framed today as "corporate social responsibility."[2] The issue is, and always h

The contrary law in the U.S. builds on A.P. Smith v. Barlow (NJ 1953)[1] and is framed today as "corporate social responsibility."[2] The issue is, and always has been, drawing a line between the personal interests of directors and legitimate business interests. [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP_Smith_Manufacturing_Co._v._Barlow https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP_Smith_Manufacturing_Co._v... [2] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_social_responsibility https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_social_responsibil...