Delaware Case Commentaries

Establishing Common Law Remedies for Sexual Harassment: Analysis of Schuster v. Derocili

Date: Jun 16, 2001

Establishing Common Law Remedies for Sexual Harassment: Analysis of Schuster v. Derocili Introduction Linda T. Schuster v. Valentino P. Derocili, Compliance Environmental, Incorporated is a landmark...

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes New Damages Measure for Breach of Shelf Registration in Merger Agreements

Date: Jun 2, 2001

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes New Damages Measure for Breach of Shelf Registration in Merger Agreements Introduction The landmark case of James W. Duncan, Jr., Timothy S. Smick, et al v....

Flight as Justification for Apprehension: Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Probable Cause in Woody v. State

Date: Jan 25, 2001

Flight as Justification for Apprehension: Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Probable Cause in Woody v. State Introduction The case of Josiah Woody, Defendant Below-Appellant, v. State of Delaware,...

Green v. Weiner: Sufficiency of Expert Testimony to Establish Material Facts in Delaware Medical Malpractice

Date: Jan 13, 2001

Green v. Weiner: Sufficiency of Expert Testimony to Establish Material Facts in Delaware Medical Malpractice Introduction The case of Green v. Weiner, decided by the Supreme Court of Delaware on...

Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Subsequent Disability Claims: Norman Betts v. Townsends, Inc.

Date: Dec 6, 2000

Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Subsequent Disability Claims: Norman Betts v. Townsends, Inc. Introduction The case of Norman Betts v. Townsends, Inc. (765 A.2d 531) adjudicated by the...

Strengthening Minority Shareholder Protections and Fiduciary Duties in Majority-Controlled Corporate Sales: An Analysis of McMullin v. ARCO Chemical Company

Date: Nov 21, 2000

Strengthening Minority Shareholder Protections and Fiduciary Duties in Majority-Controlled Corporate Sales: An Analysis of McMullin v. ARCO Chemical Company Introduction In the landmark case Mary E....

Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Probable Cause Standard for Search Warrants - Dorsey v. State of Delaware

Date: Oct 19, 2000

Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Probable Cause Standard for Search Warrants Introduction Case: James Dorsey, Defendant Below, Appellant, v. State of Delaware, Plaintiff Below, Appellee....

Strengthening Abandonment Standards in Parental Rights Termination: Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Family Court in Shepherd v. Clemens

Date: May 12, 2000

Strengthening Abandonment Standards in Parental Rights Termination: Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Family Court in Shepherd v. Clemens Introduction The case of Glenn and Bonita Shepherd v. Rita...

Skeen v. Jo-Ann Stores: Affirming Standard Disclosure Obligations for Minority Shareholders in Corporate Mergers

Date: May 4, 2000

Skeen v. Jo-Ann Stores: Affirming Standard Disclosure Obligations for Minority Shareholders in Corporate Mergers Introduction Skeen v. Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. is a significant judicial decision rendered...

Delaware Supreme Court Recognizes Promissory Estoppel and Fraud Claims in At-Will Employment

Date: Mar 25, 2000

Delaware Supreme Court Recognizes Promissory Estoppel and Fraud Claims in At-Will Employment Introduction The case of Deborah L. Lord v. Linda R. Souder and Peninsula United Methodist Homes, Inc....

Enhancing Pleading Standards for Fiduciary Duty Claims: Supreme Court of Delaware's Decision in Brehm v. Eisner (2000)

Date: Feb 10, 2000

Enhancing Pleading Standards for Fiduciary Duty Claims: Supreme Court of Delaware's Decision in Brehm v. Eisner (2000) Introduction The landmark case of Brehm v. Eisner, decided by the Supreme Court...

De Novo Review Standard for Master's Reports Established in Delaware Supreme Court

Date: Dec 18, 1999

De Novo Review Standard for Master's Reports Established in Delaware Supreme Court Introduction The case of Michael F. DiGiacobbe v. Joseph P. Sestak (743 A.2d 180) presents a pivotal moment in...

Enhanced Protections Against Unreasonable Seizures: Joseph Jones v. State of Delaware

Date: Dec 17, 1999

Enhanced Protections Against Unreasonable Seizures: Joseph Jones v. State of Delaware Introduction Joseph Jones v. State of Delaware (745 A.2d 856), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Delaware on...

Extension of Fiduciary Duties to Affiliates and Parents in Limited Partnerships

Date: Oct 13, 1999

Extension of Fiduciary Duties to Affiliates and Parents in Limited Partnerships Introduction In the landmark case of RON WALLACE, BRIAN MATTHEWS, DAVID J. LERNER and FRED N. ROBERTS, derivatively on...

Clarifying Burden of Proof for Causation in Occupational Disease Claims: Diamond Fuel Oil v. O'Neal

Date: Aug 17, 1999

Clarifying Burden of Proof for Causation in Occupational Disease Claims: Diamond Fuel Oil v. O'Neal Introduction The case of Diamond Fuel Oil, Employer-Appellee Below, Appellant v. John S. O'Neal,...

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Plenary Review Standard for Statutory Interpretation in Administrative Decisions

Date: Aug 13, 1999

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Plenary Review Standard for Statutory Interpretation in Administrative Decisions Introduction The case of Public Water Supply Company, Appellant, Below, Appellant...

Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Irrevocable Proxies

Date: Jul 15, 1999

Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Irrevocable Proxies Introduction The case of Louise R. Eliason et al. v. William P. Englehart, Jr. et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Delaware...

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Bright Line Rule on Fiduciary Duty Violations under Power of Attorney in Irma Schock v. Thomas Jefferson University

Date: Jun 17, 1999

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Bright Line Rule on Fiduciary Duty Violations under Power of Attorney in Irma Schock v. Thomas Jefferson University Introduction The case of Irma Schock,...

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Fair Value in Appraisal Proceedings: LeBeau v. M.G. Bancorporation, Inc.

Date: May 1, 1999

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Fair Value in Appraisal Proceedings: LeBeau v. M.G. Bancorporation, Inc. Introduction The case of M.G. Bancorporation, Inc. v. LeBeau reached the Supreme Court of...

Enforceability of Arbitration and Forum Selection Clauses in Delaware LLC Agreements: Insights from ELF Atochem v. Nia Corporation

Date: Apr 7, 1999

Enforceability of Arbitration and Forum Selection Clauses in Delaware LLC Agreements: Insights from ELF Atochem North America, Inc. v. Nia Corporation Introduction The case of ELF Atochem North...

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