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Court of Chancery Holds Supermajority Vote Not Required for Nevada Reincorporation

Gunderson v. The Trade Desk Inc., C.A. No. 2024-1029-PAF (Del. Ch. Nov. 6, 2024) - The board of a Delaware corporation recommended that the corporation reincorporate as a Nevada corporation subject to a majority vote under…more
 /  Business Organizations

Chancery Dismisses Executive Compensation Action For Failure To Plead Demand Futility

Eckert v. Hightower, C.A. No. 2024-0569-MTZ (Del. Ch. Mar. 24, 2025) - A board of directors approved compensation packages for the company’s CEO, who also was its controlling stockholder. The CEO was a member of the…more
 /  Business Organizations, Civil Procedure

Court of Chancery Applies the American Rule and Denies Attorneys’ Fees Despite Fiduciary Breach

In re Straight Path Commc’ns Inc. Consol. S’holder Litig., C.A. No. 2017-0486-SG (Del. Ch. Oct. 29, 2024) - The Court of Chancery in this stockholder class action refused to award attorneys’ fees where the Court found the…more
 /  Business Organizations, Civil Remedies, Mergers & Acquisitions

Chancery Dismisses Claims That a Merger Involved a Conflicted Controller but Allows Limited Discovery Into Alleged Disclosure Violation

Whether a party is a controlling stockholder in a conflicted transaction determines the standard of review. If a stockholder owns more than 50% of the voting shares and therefore can control the board, there is no question it is…more
 /  Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions

When Bankruptcy Meets Intellectual Property: What Every IP Holder Should Know

Bankruptcy can disrupt even the most carefully structured business relationships, and if your company holds, licenses, or depends on intellectual property, the stakes are especially high. Understanding how bankruptcy law…more
 /  Bankruptcy, Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property

Chancery Finds Sufficiently Pled Fiduciary Duty Claims Relating to De-SPAC Transaction

Solak v. Mountain Crest Capital LLC, et al., C.A. No. 2023-0469-SG (Del. Ch. Oct. 18, 2024) - The Court of Chancery found that the plaintiff stated legally-sufficient claims in connection with a merger transaction against the…more
 /  Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Law

Chancery Finds Merger Validly Amended LLC Agreement and Effectively Removed the LLC’s Manager

Campus Eye Management Holdings LLC v. DiDonato, C.A. No. 2024-0121-LWW (Del. Ch. Aug. 30, 2024) - This case arose out of a dispute between an optometrist who sold a majority stake in his company to a private equity buyer,…more
 /  Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions

Chancery Holds Defendant Breached Fiduciary Duties by Failing to Distribute Assets Equally During Dissolution of LLC

Mehra v. Teller, C.A. No. 2019-0812-KSJM (Del. Ch. Sept. 20, 2024) - In this post-trial decision, the plaintiffs claimed that one of the defendants breached his fiduciary duties by failing to distribute assets equally at the…more
 /  Business Organizations, Civil Procedure

Meningiomas and Depo-Provera: Where to Get Help

Depo-Provera, a commonly used injectable contraceptive, has been linked to an increased risk of meningiomas, which are a type of brain tumor. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a meningioma after using…more
 /  Health, Personal Injury

Proactive Steps for Creditors Facing a Customer’s Bankruptcy: Key Takeaways from ALFA International 2025

When a customer or business partner files for bankruptcy, creditors often feel uncertain about their rights and financial exposure. At the ALFA International 2025 International Client Seminar, I had the opportunity to speak…more
 /  Bankruptcy, Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking

Can Birth Control Injections Cause a Meningioma? The Science Behind the Lawsuits

Depo-Provera has been used by millions of women as a convenient and long-lasting contraceptive option. However, recent concerns have emerged about a possible link between the long-term use of these injections and the development…more
 /  Health, Personal Injury

Spring Driving Safety Tips: Stay Safe on the Road as Temperatures Rise

With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures and longer days bring new challenges to the road. As we enjoy the season, it's essential to stay alert to potential hazards. Whether you're behind the wheel, using a rideshare,…more
 /  Personal Injury, Transportation

Depo-Provera Litigation Update: What Comes Next in the Legal Process?

The recent decision by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate Depo-Provera lawsuits into MDL No. 3140 in the Northern District of Florida marks a critical step forward for individuals who claim…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Products Liability

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Chancery Decision in Section 225 Control Dispute

Ravindran v. Glas Trust Co. LLC, No. 463, 2023 (Del. Sept. 23, 2024) - In affirming the Court of Chancery’s determination in a Section 225 action that Timothy Pohl (“Pohl”) was the sole director and officer of a Delaware…more
 /  Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts

Court of Chancery Finds in Favor of Defendants on All Remaining Claims After Remand

Bandera Master Fund LP v. Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP, C.A. No. 2018-0372-JTL (Sept. 9, 2024) - Previously in this case, the Court of Chancery held that a general partner breached a partnership agreement by exercising a…more
 /  Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts
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