A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision clarified Delaware law in connection with determining that an alleged violation of a non-disparagement clause could be the basis to trigger the repurchase of LLC interests post-closing, in connection with the sale of a company—notwithstanding the general rule that the absolute litigation privilege generally bars claims of defamation
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Delaware high court takes fresh look at Sugarland, affirms $266.7M Dell suit fee award
Frank Reynolds, who has been covering Delaware corporate decisions for various national publications for over 35 years, prepared this article
The full Delaware Supreme Court recently ruled that $26.67% fee and expense award to plaintiffs’ attorneys in the $1 billion settlement of a challenge to Dell Technologies Inc.’s redemption of its Class V stock for…
Court of Chancery Defines “Officers” Entitled to Advancement Rights
Andrew A. Ralli, an associate in the Wilmington office of Lewis Brisbois, prepared this blog post.
A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision determined whether persons seeking advancement satisfied the undefined term “officer” under the Bylaws and the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”). In Gilbert v. Unisys Corp., No. 2023-0513-PAF (Del. Ch. Aug. 13,…
Delaware Supreme Court Emphasizes the Limited Scope of Section 225 Cases
The Delaware Supreme Court recently affirmed a Chancery decision that was highlighted on these pages, which described the limited scope of a summary proceeding under DGCL Section 225 to determine who properly holds a corporate office.
In Barby v. Young, No. 391-2023 Order (Del. June 11, 2024), the high court described that among…
Chancery Reviews Report of Special Magistrate Regarding Receivership
A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision addressed issues with the receivership of a defunct corporation and the report of a Special Magistrate appointed to investigate claims against the court-appointed Receiver. In B.E. Capital Management Fund LP v. Fund.com Inc., C.A. No. 12843-VCL (Del. Ch. July 18, 2024), the court reviewed the report de…
Chancery rules ex-CEO’s objections to indemnification payback are too little, too late
Frank Reynolds, who has been covering Delaware corporate decisions for various national publications for over 35 years, prepared this article
The Delaware Court of Chancery recently ordered biotech firm InterMune Inc.’s former CEO to repay nearly $6 million in director and officer insurance funds he spent trying to overturn his felony wire fraud conviction for…
Charging Lien is Exclusive Remedy of Judgment Creditor against Delaware LLC Member’s Interests
The Delaware Court of Chancery recently explained that a charging lien is the exclusive remedy of a judgment creditor against a member’s interest in an LLC, in XRI Investment Holdings LLC v. Holifield, C.A. No. 2021-0619-JTL (Del. Ch. July 24, 2024). See Slip op. at 7-8 and footnote 6 (citing Section 18-703(d) and other sources).…
Chancery Explains Requirements for Transfer of LLC Member Interests–Bonus Dissolution Discussion
A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision is required reading for anyone who wants to know the requirements for validly transferring a member’s interest in an LLC, for example, upon death or bankruptcy of a member.
In Gurney-Goldman v. Goldman, C.A. No. 2023-1124-JTL (Del. Ch. July 12, 2024), the court explained some aspects of the…
Chancery Finds Duty of Disclosure in Proxy Statement Not Breached
A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision provides a concise summary of the fiduciary duty of disclosure in the context of a proxy statement. In Stansell v. Rosensweig, C.A. No. 2023-0180-PAF (Del. Ch., June 12, 2024), the court rejected the claim that the proxy statement should have included a reference to reports that students are…
Claims for Impeding Milestones After Sale of Company Allowed to Proceed
In a common fact pattern involving allegations that the buyer of a company intentionally derailed the attainment of milestones that would trigger additional payments, the Court of Chancery allowed several claims to survive a motion to dismiss. Trifecta Multi-Media Holdings, Inc. v. WCG Clinical Services LLC, C.A. No. 2023-0699-JTL (Del. Ch. June 10, 2024). The…