Highlights & Analysis of Key Decisions from Delaware's Supreme Court & Court of Chancery
A recent decision by the Delaware Court of Chancery provides a handy reminder of the standards the court applies to determine when it will grant a motion to expedite. In Silverberg v. Munshi, C.A. No. 2022-0018-PAF (Del. Ch. Jan. 10, 2022), the court explained that:
Although our court is well known for being responsive to
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Charlotte Broadcasting v. Davis Broadcasting of Atlanta, C.A. No. 7793-VCG (Del. Ch. April 2, 2013).
What this case is about: This opinion dismissed a breach of contract claim due to a finding that the claims did not provide a basis for equitable jurisdiction in the Court of Chancery.
Very Short Overview
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In re BioClinica, Inc. Shareholder Litigation, C.A. No. 8272-VCG (Del. Ch. Feb. 25, 2013). This Chancery ruling denied a motion to expedite claims in consolidated cases that were quickly filed to challenge the merger of BioClinica with JLL Partners. The court explained the basis for the denial as the absence of any colorable claims.…
In an unusual case for the Delaware Court of Chancery, in TA Instruments-Waters, LLC, v. Univ. of Conn., C. A. No. 6985-VCL (Nov. 8, 2011), the Court denied the motion of plaintiff TA Instruments-Waters, LLC (“TA”) for an expedited hearing on an application for a preliminary injunction that would block the University of Connecticut from…
The Court of Chancery denied a motion to expedite an application to preliminarily enjoin the merger of the limited partnership in Lonergan v. EPE Holdings LLC, C.A. No. 5856-VCL (Del. Ch. Oct. 11, 2010), read opinion here, where the plaintiff failed to plead colorable claims of breach of fiduciary duty and the Court refused …