The Court of Chancery recently warned that knowingly filing claims that lack subject matter jurisdiction violates Rule 11 and risks referral to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. In Fintech Consulting
Continue Reading Court of Chancery Warns Against Filing Unwarranted ClaimsCourt of Chancery Examines Equitable Subject Matter Jurisdiction
The Court of Chancery recently considered the scope of its limited jurisdiction related to claims of equitable fraud. In Trust Robin, Inc. v. Tissue Analytics, Inc., et al., C.A. No.
Continue Reading Court of Chancery Examines Equitable Subject Matter JurisdictionCourt of Chancery Points Dissolution Petitioners to First Day Affidavits of Bankruptcy Petitioners
The Court of Chancery recently issued a decision providing guidance to practitioners submitting petitions in corporate dissolution proceedings. A copy of the Court’s decision can be found here: In the
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Chancery Court Holds Plaintiff Responsible For Receiver’s Fees In Section 220 Action.
In Badr Abdelhameed Dhia Jafar v. Vatican Challenge 2017 LLC, 2022 WL 365142 (Del. Ch. Feb. 8, 2022), the Court of Chancery held the petitioning member of the
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Chancery Court Confirms Low Burden For Stay Of Discovery While a Motion to Dismiss is Pending
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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Return To The Courthouse
I recently returned to the New Castle County Courthouse for the first time since the initial declaration of a Judicial Emergency by the Court back in March. For those that
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Delaware State Courts to Remain Closed to the Public Through June 13
On May 14, 2020, Delaware Chief Justice Seitz entered an Order further extending the public closure of all Delaware State courthouses and their administrative offices through June 13, 2020 (a
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