An amendment to the articles of incorporation shall not affect a cause of action existing against or in favor of the corporation, a proceeding to which the corporation is a party, or the existing rights of persons other than shareholders of the corporation. An amendment changing a corporation’s name shall not abate a proceeding brought by or against the corporation in its former name.
(July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]
Chapter 3 - Business Corporations
Subchapter VIII - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Part A - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
§ 29–308.01. Authority to amend
§ 29–308.02. Amendment before issuance of shares
§ 29–308.03. Amendment by board of directors and shareholders
§ 29–308.04. Voting on amendments by voting groups
§ 29–308.05. Amendment by board of directors
§ 29–308.06. Articles of amendment
§ 29–308.07. Restated articles of incorporation