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28Jan

Developments in Delaware Corporation Law

The Delaware Court of Chancery’s docket exploded with expedited “broken” deal litigation in 2020, driven by the impact of COVID-19. Beyond pandemic-related merger litigation, stockholder plaintiffs remained focused on claims involving controlling stockholders and increased focus on claims against officers for breaches of the duty of care. There were also significant developments in connection with stockholder statutory books-and-records requests....
By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/developments-in-delaware-corporation-law-5404067/

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