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Show of Hands is Not a Vote
Most organisations don't know what "a vote" legally means. What show of hands actually produces — and why it's insufficient — is more important than you think.
The Anatomy of a Legally Binding Vote
A vote isn't a moment — it's a chain of eight steps, and the chain is only as strong as its weakest link. An interactive breakdown of every stage.
Proxy Voting: Europe's Most Ignored Compliance Risk
Proxy voting is where most assembly disputes begin. The requirements are specific; the informal practices most organisations use do not meet them.
Why Your Assembly Platform Needs EU Data Residency
When you run a digital assembly, you're processing personal data — shareholder names, identities, votes. Where that data lives matters legally.
The Quorum Problem
Quorum is the most commonly misunderstood requirement in governance. Getting it wrong doesn't just make a resolution voidable — it makes the entire assembly void.
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