The Delaware Supreme Court opinion in AB Stable VIII LLC v. MAPS Hotels and Resorts One, LLC, et al., No. 71, 2021, (Del. Dec. 8, 2021), considers whether a business’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic violated an “ordinary...more
Delaware has introduced additional restrictions on individuals and businesses aimed to curb the recent spike in COVID-19 infections. On November 17, Governor Carney announced forthcoming amendments to his emergency order....more
Delaware Gov. John Carney has announced an expansion to the DE Relief Grants program, which assists small businesses affected by COVID-19. The expansion will provide an additional $25 million in additional relief for hundreds...more
On June 15, 2020, the State of Delaware will begin the second phase of its three-part reopening plan. This phase allows certain public-facing businesses that reopened in Phase 1 to further expand their occupancy limits....more
On June 1, 2020, the State of Delaware commenced Phase 1 of its three-part reopening plan. This phase allows certain public-facing businesses to reopen with limited capacity, subject to social distancing guidelines.
On May...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken M&A transactions. Companies that entered into deal negotiations many months ago could never have anticipated that COVID-19 would impact the global economy in profound ways. In light of the...more
Businesses and individuals in Delaware are required to take additional protective measures in workplaces and public settings under Gov. John Carney's latest modification to the State of Emergency Declaration.
Employers are...more
With a few notable exceptions, the Delaware Supreme Court has relaxed the requirement for notarization of most documents filed in the Delaware state courts.
The order suspends any state court requirement for a sworn,...more
Following Gov. Carney’s State of Emergency declaration, the Secretary of Labor of the State of Delaware issued new guidelines to enhance the availability of unemployment insurance benefits to COVID-19 affected workers who...more