Delaware Supreme Court Issues Major Ruling on Shareholder Ratification Doctrine and Duties of Corporate Officers

In Gantler v. Stephens, (Del. Supr., Jan. 27, 2009), read opinion here, the Delaware Supreme Court, yesterday, issued a major decision on important matters of Delaware corporate law. Delaware's High Court for the first time confirmed and clarified that officers of Delaware corporations have the same fiduciary duties as directors... Continue Reading...

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...