In the recent decision of In re Oxbow Carbon LLC Unitholder Litig., Consol. C.A. No 12447-VCL (Del. Ch. March 13, 2017), Vice Chancellor Laster provides a comprehensive review of
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Enlargement of Word Count Requires Good Cause
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The recent letter order issued in the case of Kandell, et al. v. Niv, et al., C.A. No. 11812-VCG (Del. Ch. Oct. 14, 2016) illustrates the Court’s disfavor when parties…
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Jurisdiction Over Foreign Delaware Corporations Revisited
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In the recent Delaware Supreme Court decision of Genuine Parts Company v. Cepec, No. 528, 2015 (Apr. 18, 2016), the Delaware High Court issued a landmark ruling, holding…
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Unsworn Declarations – Verifying Pleadings Under the Delaware Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act
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The Court of Chancery Rules require that any petition or complaint be verified under Rule 3(aa), requiring that they “be under oath or affirmation by the party filing such pleading…
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Claim for Piercing the Corporate Veil Analyzed by Chancery
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In the recent Court of Chancery opinion of Doberstein v. G-P Industries, Inc., C.A. No. 9995-VCP (Del. Ch. Oct. 30, 2015), the Court rejected a claim for piercing…
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Court of Chancery Denies Untimely Amendment to Complaint
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The decision of OptimisCorp. v. Waite, et al., C.A. No. 8773-VCP (Del. Ch. Jan. 28, 2015) is a good read for litigants seeking leave of the Court to amend…
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Chancery Court Issues Sanctions for Deficient Privilege Log
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In the decision of Mechel Bluestone v. James C. Justice Cos., C.A. No. 9218-VCL (Del. Ch. Dec. 12, 2014), the Court of Chancery adjudicated a motion to compel…
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Disputes Over Board Composition or Officer Position (Part II)
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- Shareholders (both record holders or beneficial holders)
- Directors (incumbent and putative)
- Officers (only if his or her own title to office is
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Disputes Over Board Composition or Officer Position (Part I)
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If you are a shareholder or director of a Delaware corporation, and you dispute the composition of the company’s board of directors, or the appointment of an officer, you have…
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Court Provides a Reminder of the Important Role of Delaware Counsel
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