Posted on September 18, 2008 by Francis G.X. Pileggi

Chancellor Chandler Goes to Georgia

Usha Rodrigues on The Conglomerate blog here recounts a recent visit by Chancellor William Chandler to Georgia where he taught a short Advanced Corporations course. She includes some quotes from His Honor that provide insight into his views of Delaware corporate law.... Continue Reading...
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Posted on August 18, 2008 by Francis G.X. Pileggi

Professor Bainbridge: Delaware Legislature Should Revisit DGCL Section 102 (b)(7)

Professor Stephen Bainbridge muses here about the recent Ryan v. Lyondell decision by the Delaware Chancery Court, summarized here, as well as insights by Professor Gordon Smith (who views the decision as predictable), and suggests that it is time for the Delaware Legislature to revisit DGCL Section 102(b)(7) to, among... Continue Reading...
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Posted on July 31, 2008 by Francis G.X. Pileggi

Major Decision by Chancery Court on Corporate Law Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions

In Ryan v. Lyondell Chemical Company, (Del. Ch., July 29, 2008), read opinion here, the Delaware Chancery Court rendered a decision that is "must reading" for anyone who needs to know the latest developments in Delaware corporate law involving mergers and acquisitions. One reason why this case will attract a... Continue Reading...
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