Examining how lawyers, both in-house and outside, interact with boards of directors in times of challenge and crisis and trends in corporate law and board operations that affect companies.
By Chris O'Malley and Greg Andrews | January 22, 2025
"There is no reason to believe companies are genuinely eliminating DEI—they are just going to hide it better," said Paul Chesser of the National Legal and Policy Center, a nonprofit opposing corporate diversity programs.
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Delaware Business Court Insider
By Ellen Bardash | January 22, 2025
Musk continues to fight the Delaware Court of Chancery’s decision to overturn his compensation plan at Tesla, appealing two decisions from the court to the Delaware Supreme Court last week. Since December, there’s been growing concern among investors about how the Delaware courts weigh issues around shareholder democracy.
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Delaware Business Court Insider
By Cliff C. Gardner and Connor K. Judge | January 22, 2025
Jacobs v. Akademos is a post-trial opinion that addresses a squeeze-out merger where Akademos’ (the company) common stockholders were provided zero consideration. Vice Chancellor Travis Laster found that the common stock was worthless for appraisal purposes and that the transaction was entirely fair.
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By Thomas E. O'Brien and Monica H. Smith and Victoria Miller and Malik Allen | January 21, 2025
The creation of the business court reflects Texas’ commitment to providing a specialized and efficient forum for resolving high-stakes business disputes, reinforcing its reputation as a top destination for corporate growth and investment.
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By Ellen Bardash | January 16, 2025
Musk continues to fight the Delaware Court of Chancery’s decision to overturn his compensation plan at Tesla, appealing two decisions from the court to the Delaware Supreme Court last week. Since December, there’s been growing concern among investors about how the Delaware courts weigh issues around shareholder democracy.
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By Ellen Bardash | January 16, 2025
Musk continues to fight the Delaware Court of Chancery’s decision to overturn his compensation plan at Tesla, appealing two decisions from the court to the Delaware Supreme Court last week. Since December, there’s been growing concern among investors about how the Delaware courts weigh issues around shareholder democracy.
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By Greg Andrews | January 13, 2025
Kate Adams was the highest-paid U.S. legal chief in 2022 and the second-highest in 2023 and 2024.
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By Michael W. Peregrine and Stephen Y. Wu | January 9, 2025
The board’s governance and nominating committee will benefit from the general counsel’s briefing on the latest development affecting antitrust enforcement of interlocking directorships.
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By Ellen Bardash | January 9, 2025
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan; Cravath, Swaine & Moore; and Ross Aronstam & Moritz are representing Musk and Tesla's board on appeal, with opening briefs due Feb. 25.
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Delaware Business Court Insider
By Ellen Bardash | January 9, 2025
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan; Cravath, Swaine & Moore; and Ross Aronstam & Moritz are representing Musk and Tesla's board on appeal, with opening briefs due Feb. 25.
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