A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision explained why a lack of candor resulted in discovery abuses that justified fee-shifting. In Legent Group, LLC v. Axos Financial, Inc., C.A. No. 2020-0405-KSJM (Del. Ch. Nov. 7, 2025), the court explained the factual basis for its findings that the lack of candor created unnecessary expenses, requiring
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Chancery Dismisses Complaint Based on False Allegations
By Francis Pileggi on
Posted in Court of Chancery Updates
The Delaware Court of Chancery recently dismissed a complaint based on false allegations verified as true in a complaint, as well as fabricated documents and misrepresentations to the court, in Govette v. Bongiovani, C.A. No. 2019-0139-NAC (Del. Ch. Oct. 15, 2025).
Although this case might involve extreme facts, and enunciates basic principles that might…
Chancery Rules on Motion to Disqualify and Motion to Revoke Pro Hac Vice Admission; Addresses Legal Ethics Violations; Requires Disclosure of Potential Conflicts in Future Pro Hac Vice Motions
By Francis Pileggi on
Posted in Court of Chancery Updates
Manning v. Vellardita, C.A. No. 6812-VCG (Del. Ch. March 28, 2012), is an important decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery on legal ethics as applied to non-Delaware attorneys who appear before the Court pro hac vice.
Issues Addressed: Whether lack of complete candor to the Court in a Motion for Admission Pro…