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 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 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 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 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 Introduction The case of Public Water Supply Company, Appellant, Below, Appellant...
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 Introduction The case of Irma Schock,...
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 North America, Inc. v. Nia Corporation Introduction The case of ELF Atochem North...
EMERALD PARTNERS v. BERLIN: Establishing Standards for Entire Fairness and Disclosure in Corporate Mergers Introduction EMERALD PARTNERS v. BERLIN, Da is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court...
Direct Claims in Mergers: The Parnes v. Bally Entertainment Decision Introduction The legal landscape surrounding corporate mergers often hinges on the nuances of shareholder claims and the standing...
Delaware Supreme Court Expands Fiduciary Duty of Disclosure Beyond Shareholder Action Requests Introduction The landmark case of Malone v. Brincat et al. (722 A.2d 5), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Postconviction Relief Denial in OUTTEN v. STATE of Delaware Introduction The case of Jack Foster Outten, Jr. v. State of Delaware (720 A.2d 547) presents a pivotal examination of...
Affirmation of Attorneys' Fees Award Under the Bad Faith Exception to the American Rule Introduction The case of H. Frederick Johnston, Sandra Spillane, and Technicorp International II, Inc. v....
Enforceability of Compensation Agreements Post-Death: Insights from Anchor Motor Freight v. Ciabattoni Introduction The case of Anchor Motor Freight, Employer/Appellant, v. Michael Ciabattoni, Sr.,...
Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Criteria for Missing Evidence Instructions in Criminal Trials Introduction In the landmark case of Jameel J. Lunnon v. State of Delaware, 710 A.2d 197 (Del. 1998),...
Strict Interpretation of Noncompete Clauses in Limited Partnership Agreements: Insights from Cincinnati SMSA Ltd. Partnership v. Cincinnati Bell Cellular Systems Co. Introduction The case of...
Strengthening Proximate Cause Requirements in Crashworthiness Claims: Mazda Motor Corp. v. Jenna Lindahl Introduction The case of Mazda Motor Corporation v. Jenna Lindahl, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Brett v. Berkowitz: Affirming Limitations on Discovery and Private Causes of Action in Legal Malpractice Introduction Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509 (Del. 1998), is a landmark case adjudicated by...