In Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. v. Nokia Corporation, the Court of Chancery confirmed that, “absent special circumstances, discovery will be stayed pending determination of a motion to dismiss the
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Court of Chancery Announces New Rule Changes and Adopts Operating Procedures
On December 15, 2014, the Court of Chancery released a press release announcing rule changes and adopting operating procedures. According to the press release:
The Court of Chancery recently completed
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Amendments to Court of Chancery Rule 171 and Rule 10 will be Effective Tomorrow
Tomorrow, April 1, 2014, the Court’s amendments to Rule 171 and Rule 10 will go effective. Through these amendments, the Court has required that all pleadings, papers, letters and other…
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“Good Cause” Standard Analyzed for Designating Information as Confidential Under Rule 5.1
Earlier this year, the Court of Chancery enacted Rule 5.1, which raised the bar in terms of what information could remain confidential before the Court. Pursuant to sub-section (b)…
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Motion to Seal No Longer Required for Confidential Complaints under Rule 5.1
Under the recently enacted Court of Chancery Rule 5.1, the Court of Chancery has set forth a new procedure for the filing of complaints under seal. For a previous…
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Counsel Warned To Proceed At Their Own Risk When Granting Courtesy Extensions Without Prior Court Approval
“Henceforth, parties who ignore or extend scheduling deadlines without promptly consulting the trial court, will do so at their own risk.”
The Delaware Supreme Court in the recent…
Court of Chancery Issues Discovery Guidelines
The Court of Chancery has recently expanded its Guidelines for Practitioners, to incorporate guidelines regarding discovery. On January 13, 2012, this blog provided a summary review of…
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Amendments to Chancery Rules 26, 30, 34 and 45
Effective January 1, 2013, the Court of Chancery will amend its Rules regarding discovery. According to the Court of Chancery’s Press Release issued December 4, 2012, Rules 26, 30…
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Court of Chancery Denies Motion to Revoke Pro Hac Vice Admission of Out of State Attorney, but Refers Attorney to Disciplinary Authorities
In the matter of Manning v. Vellardita, C.A. No. 6812-VCG (Del. Ch. Mar. 28, 2012), a Section 225 action under the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Court of…
Delaware Court of Chancery Issues Guidelines to Assist Lawyers Practicing Before this World Renowned Court
On January 13, 2012, the Delaware Court of Chancery released Guidelines to Help Lawyers Practicing in the Court of Chancery. The guidelines, which were jointly developed by the Court of…