The fusillade of learned commentary on recent developments in Delaware corporate law, known colloquially as SB 21, continues apace. The Delaware Legislature passed legislation in March that statutorily defines controlling shareholder and director independence, via an amendment to DGCL Section 144. It also imposes additional prerequisites in order for a shareholder to demand corporate books

Several recent articles by corporate law scholars and a jurist (who also deserves to be called a scholar) are worth highlighting. Professor Stephen Bainbridge, often cited in Delaware court decisions and a friend of this blog, and Vice Chancellor Travis Laster, have authored recent articles that should be of interest to those who follow Delaware