A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision should be read by every lawyer who issues formal legal opinion letters—and those who litigate issues involving them. In Bandera Master Funds LP v. Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP, C.A. No. 2018-0372-JTL (Del. Ch. Sept. 9, 2024), the court amplified its earlier post-trial decision, highlighted on these pages
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Can Fiduciary of a Debtor Assist a Creditor-Entity that Fiduciary Has Interest In?
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Posted in Chancery Court Updates
In connection with a recent dispute among LLC members, the Court of Chancery discussed an apparent issue of first impression in Delaware: The rights of the fiduciary of a debtor who seeks to help a creditor-entity that the fiduciary has an interest in. In Skye Mineral Investors, LLC v. DXS Capital (U.S.) Limited, C.A. No.…
Court Rules on Exit of Hedge Fund Partner
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Seibold v. Camulos Partners LP, C.A. No. 5176-CS (Del. Ch. Sept. 17, 2012).
Issue Addressed: Did hedge fund breach the limited partnership agreement by not distributing to the departing partner his capital investment?
Short Answer: Yes. In addition, the Court addressed many related claims and issues in connection with the departure of …