A recent Delaware Court of Chancery ruling emphasizes the importance of meeting deadlines that are part of a scheduling order, and the consequences for not following those deadlines. In two separate Orders in the matter of Shareholder Representative Services, LLC v. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., C.A. No. 2020-1069-MTZ, Order (Del. Ch. Mar. 23, 2023), the
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Chancery Addresses Potential Penalties for Failure to Meet Court-Ordered Discovery Deadlines
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A recent decision by the Delaware Court of Chancery is useful for litigators who need to know what remedies are available when an opposing party does not provide documents required by court-ordered deadlines: Dolan v. Jobu Holdings, LLC, C.A. No. 2020-0962-JRS (Del. Ch. Sept. 2, 2021).
Quick Overview of Case:
In connection with a…
Court Refuses to Allow Updated Expert Report
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IQ Holdings, Inc. v. Am. Comm. Lines, Inc., C.A. No. 6369-VCL (Del Ch. Aug. 30, 2012).
Short Overview:
This short letter ruling addressed the effort of the plaintiff in an appraisal proceeding to submit an updated expert report beyond the deadline for submitting such reports. The updated report also changed the substance of the…