The Delaware Supreme Court opinion in AB Stable VIII LLC v. MAPS Hotels and Resorts One, LLC, et al., No. 71, 2021, (Del. Dec. 8, 2021), considers whether a
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To Ensure a Successful Estate Plan, Take a Holistic Approach
The Delaware Supreme Court has just handed down a decision that dramatically illustrates the need to take a holistic approach to an estate plan to ensure that what you want…
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Delaware Supreme Court Denies Request For Writ Of Mandamus, Prohibition, Or Certiorari
A matter recently decided by the Delaware Supreme Court addressed a petition seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, prohibition, or certiorari. Matter of Philip R. Shawe, No.
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Delaware Supreme Court Adopts Rules To Govern Arbitrations Conducted Pursuant To The Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act
By Order dated June 17, 2015, and in accordance with Section 5804(a) of the Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act, the Delaware Supreme Court adopted Rules to govern arbitrations conducted pursuant…
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Implementation of the Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act
The Delaware Supreme Court and the Court of Chancery have each amended their Rules to implement the Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act. The announcement of these amendments provides,
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General Assembly Considers the Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act
Prior posts have explored the evolution of the arbitration process in Delaware. On March 25, 2015, that evolution took another step forward with the Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval of House…
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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Substantial Judgment and Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Fees for Breach of Fiduciary Duty
On August 27, 2012, the Delaware Supreme Court, in a lengthy, 110 page opinion, affirmed the Court of Chancery’s judgment of over $2 billion in damages in connection with a…
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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Chancery Decision Enjoining Hostile Bid
On May 31, 2012, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Chancery, in the matter of Vulcan Materials, Inc. v. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., C.A. …
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Interview with Chief Justice Myron Steele
An insightful interview with the Honorable Myron Steele, the Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, was conducted by Who’s Who Legal, and recently highlighted in The News Journal…