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THE FORUM ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP & LAW
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Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law



Control to the Trust, Cash to the Collective: Patagonia’s Ownership Pivot
Whether you’re a seasoned alpinist or a loyal corporate soldier, you are probably familiar with Patagonia. [1] Its Gore-Tex hard shells can be seen at the highest peaks and its vests behind Bloomberg terminals at activist hedge funds. [2] This contrast shows up not only in its customer base, but also in its governance. [3] While Patagonia was always run with an eye toward conservation, already being a certified B Corp and a California benefit corporation, the company went
Patrick Keenan
Oct 13


People, Product, and Planet: OLIPOP's Contributions as a Certified B Corp
OLIPOP is a rapidly growing “healthy soda” brand seeking to disrupt the soda industry with a better-for-you alternative. [1] Through...
Peightyn Schwartz
Nov 7, 2024


"A Double-Edged Sword": Regulatory Compliance for Social Enterprises
A social enterprise is any legal entity that exists to make some widespread social or environmental improvement. [1] Social enterprises...
Alysse Danyi
Nov 5, 2024


Public Benefit Corporations and B Corps: Promoting Conscious Capitalism
“Conscious capitalism,” a stakeholder-focused business approach designed to consider social impact in tandem with profit generation, has...
Alysse Danyi
Nov 9, 2023
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