Public company boards are facing an unprecedented convergence of destabilizing forces, including geopolitical shocks, inflation, supply-chain disruptions, social unrest, and rapid technological change. At the same time,...more
7/8/2025
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Corporate Culture ,
Corporate Governance ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Market Volatility ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Shareholders ,
Stakeholder Engagement ,
Succession Planning ,
Transparency
On March 25, 2025, Delaware enacted amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law ("DGCL") that provide much-needed clarity, promote predictability for the benefit of stockholders and fiduciaries alike, and appropriately...more
3/27/2025
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Board of Directors ,
Business Litigation ,
Corporate Governance ,
Delaware ,
Delaware General Corporation Law ,
Doing Business ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Jurisdiction ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Risk Management ,
Shareholders
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The Situation: Until now, Delaware corporations could eliminate or limit monetary liability for breaches of the duty of care only by directors—but not officers. ...more
The Delaware Court of Chancery's application of the "entire fairness" standard in In re MultiPlan Stockholders Litigation is an important development for SPACs incorporated in Delaware, and it could result in more...more