Court Of Chancery Limits Fee Award To Account For Misconduct

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Dore v. Sweports Ltd., C.A. 10513-VCL (January 31, 2017)

What will the Court of Chancery do when a Petitioner's attorney alters his records to increase the fees sought in an advancement or indemnification case? Here at least the Court disallows the altered fees, rather than barring the entire request.

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