A recent decision of a Magistrate in Chancery is useful for its application of the latest changes to DGCL Section 220 to the extent it applied the new version of the statute to a demand for books and records for
Delaware Corporate & Commercial Litigation Blog
Highlights & Analysis of Key Decisions from Delaware's Supreme Court & Court of Chancery
The Delaware Corporate & Commercial Litigation Blog, published by Francis G.X. Pileggi, focuses on legal developments and key decisions from Delaware's Supreme Court and Court of Chancery. It covers corporate and commercial litigation topics including fiduciary duties, corporate governance, LLC law, derivative suits, discovery disputes, privilege issues, and procedural rules in Delaware courts. The blog also addresses constitutional law aspects related to corporate litigation and provides analysis of appellate advocacy and legislative developments affecting Delaware corporate law. It serves as a resource for practitioners involved in complex corporate disputes, governance challenges, and Delaware-specific legal procedures.
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Chancery Clarifies Limited Scope of Representation for Corporate Counsel
A recent Order from the Delaware Court of Chancery granted a motion to dismiss claims against a law firm for breach of fiduciary duty. In connection with its decision, the court provided noteworthy clarification and guidance about the scope of…
The National Law Review’s Delaware Corporate and Commercial Law Monitor
Volume 2, Edition 2 of the National Law Review‘s Delaware Corporate and Commercial Law Monitor has been published. I’m the Editor-in-Chief. It is published monthly and emailed to a select few from the mailing lists the NLR has for…
Delaware High Court and Chancery agree on reach of merger pact’s ADR provision for earnout dispute
Frank Reynolds, who has been covering Delaware corporate decisions for various national publications for over 40 years, prepared this article.
A Delaware Supreme Court panel recently upheld the Court of Chancery’s decision that breach-of-good-faith and conflict-of-interest claims that arose from…
Delaware high court finds investor pact suit delay fatal, clarifies “void/voidable” difference
Frank Reynolds, who has been covering Delaware corporate decisions for various national publications for over 40 years, prepared this article.
The full Delaware Supreme Court recently issued a guidepost decision that found a challenge by Moelis & Company investors of…
The National Law Review’s Delaware Corporate and Commercial Law Monitor
This week, Volume 2, Edition 1 of the National Law Review‘s Delaware Corporate and Commercial Law Monitor was published, beginning its second year. I’m the Editor-in-Chief. It is published monthly and emailed to a select few from the mailing…
21st Annual Review of Key Delaware Corporate and Commercial Decisions
Chancery Rules advancement duty to ex-exec continues despite complaint changes
Frank Reynolds, who has been covering Delaware corporate decisions for various national publications for over 40 years, prepared this article.
The Court of Chancery recently ruled that Genesis CMG Holdings LLC cannot cosmetically re-word its non-compete violation charges against an…
Delaware Supreme Court Reinstates Musk’s Tesla Compensation Package
The Delaware Supreme Court recently reinstated the compensation package that Tesla awarded to Elon Musk and that the Delaware Court of Chancery invalidated in two separate prior rulings, in the matter styled In re Tesla, Inc. Derivative Litigation, Del.…
Chancery Strikes Affirmative Defense of Fraudulent Inducement
A recent decision from the Delaware Court of Chancery is a gem of a pithy ruling that is chock-full of practical principles. The elements of a claim for fraud, which is the same in Delaware as fraudulent inducement, may be…