28 Feb, 2022 Bryan Townsend and Nicole Freedman Speak to Future Policy Makers at University of Delaware By Nicole C. Freedman Bryan Townsend Bryan Townsend and Nicole Freedman participated as "Coaches" for the University of Delaware's ICMA Student Chapter's Speed Coaching and...
24 Feb, 2022 Chancery Holds that Corporation Cannot Rely on Its Stock Ledger to Deny A Stockholder Inspection Rights By K. Tyler O'Connell Samuel Bashman Knott Partners L.P. v. Telepathy Labs, Inc., C.A. No. 2021-0583-SG (Del. Ch. Nov. 23, 2021) To seek corporate records under section 220...
24 Feb, 2022 Chancery Sustains Claims for Controlling Stockholders’ Breach of Fiduciary Duties, But Dismisses Claim to Void Transaction under DGCL Section 205 By Albert H. Manwaring IV K. Tyler O'Connell Bryan Townsend Amgine Techs. (US), Inc. v. Miller, C.A. No. 2020-0537-JRS (Del. Ch. Nov. 29, 2021) This case involves the Court of Chancery’s...
23 Feb, 2022 Chancery Rules that Multiple Egregious Discovery Abuses Lead to the Ultimate Sanction By K. Tyler O'Connell Joseph C. Leonard DG BF, LLC v. Ray, C.A. No. 2020-0459-MTZ (Del. Ch. Nov. 19, 2021) Delaware courts may impose sanctions on parties that refuse to comply...
23 Feb, 2022 Chancery Awards $9.5 Million Mootness Fee for Reduction of Voting Control and Other Benefits By Lewis H. Lazarus R. Eric Hacker K. Tyler O'Connell Hollywood Firefighters Pension Fund v. Malone, C.A. 220-0880-SG (Nov. 8, 2021) A plaintiff may be entitled to a mootness fee if it shows...
23 Feb, 2022 Chancery Dismisses Derivative Action Based On Alleged Liability Under DGCL § 174 For Stock Repurchases and Dividends By Lewis H. Lazarus R. Eric Hacker K. Tyler O'Connell In re The Chemours Co. Deriv. Litig., C.A. 2020-0786-SG (Del. Ch. Nov. 1, 2021) Broadly speaking, Sections 160 and 173 of the DGCL...
21 Feb, 2022 Chancery Finds Former Directors Bringing Wrongful Termination Claims Were Not Entitled to all Privileged Communications During Their Board Tenures By K. Tyler O'Connell Joseph C. Leonard SerVaas v. Ford Smart Mobility LLC, C.A. No. 2020-0909-LWW (Del. Ch. Nov. 9, 2021) With limited exceptions, directors normally have...
17 Feb, 2022 Chancery Finds General Partner Breached Partnership Agreement in Exercising Call Right, and Awards Limited Partners Nearly $700 Million in Damages By Albert H. Manwaring IV Albert J. Carroll Bandera Master Fund LP v. Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP, C.A. No. 2018-0372-JTL (Del. Ch. Nov. 12, 2021) If a partnership agreement...
15 Feb, 2022 Bankruptcy Partner Brya Keilson Speaks at DSBA Legal Writing Seminar By Brya M. Keilson Bankruptcy Partner Brya Keilson will be speaking at "Precise, Powerful and Persuasive: Legal Writing for Litigators 2022." This CLE...
14 Feb, 2022 Chancery Dismisses Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Involving Bio-Tech Company Developing a COVID-19 Vaccine By Albert J. Carroll Kirsten A. Zeberkiewicz In re Vaxart, Inc. Stockholder Litigation, Consol. C.A. No. 2020-0767-PAF (Del. Ch. Nov. 30, 2021) Plaintiffs challenged amendments to...
10 Feb, 2022 What are My Chances of Winning a Slip and Fall Lawsuit? By Susan D. Ament Clayton E. Bunting Keith E. Donovan Matthew R. Fogg Wilson A. Gualpa Kevin G. Healy Ross C. Karsnitz Michael G. Owen +5 more... Show less Slip and fall injuries are a common occurrence in the United States and send many people to the hospital year after year. According to...
10 Feb, 2022 Kentmere Healthcare Center Appoints Nicole Freedman to Board of Directors By Nicole C. Freedman Morris James Government Relations Advisor Nicole Freedman has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Kentmere Rehabilitation and...
09 Feb, 2022 Rob Gibbs Helps Delaware Local Newspaper Preserve Independent Ownership By Robert G. Gibbs Partner Rob Gibbs helped Cape Gazette co-founders Dennis Forney and Trish Vernon navigate the transactions necessary to complete the sale...
08 Feb, 2022 Morris James Offers Businesses Assistance with Site Readiness Fund from Delaware Division of Small Business By A. Kimberly Hoffman Tyler J. Maron Businesses or local governments in Delaware that invest in constructing, renovating, or improving commercial and industrial sites may be...
04 Feb, 2022 Boating & Jet Ski Accidents: FAQs By Keith E. Donovan Matthew R. Fogg Ross C. Karsnitz Michael G. Owen +1 more... Show less If you are getting out on the water, you should know how to stay safe, obey the law, and what to do if you do get in a boating or jet ski...
01 Feb, 2022 Legislative Practice Expands, Welcomes Tyler Maron By A. Kimberly Hoffman Morris James welcomes Tyler Maron to its legislative practice, bringing the roster to seven attorneys. Tyler is a lifelong Delawareans...