In an unexpected turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court recently dismissed without explanation two securities fraud class action cases out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit—Facebook, Inc. v. Amalgamated Bank...more
12/31/2024
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Fourth Circuit points to SEC guidance on “less is more” approach to cybersecurity disclosures, while finding such disclosures did not violate federal securities laws.
Omissions of data vulnerabilities were...more
• In a rare move, the Delaware Court of Chancery affirmed a buyer’s contractual right to terminate a $4.75 billion merger based on a sudden and sustained decline in the seller’s business.
• The decision provides guidance to...more
• Directors were not entitled to stockholder ratification defense where stockholders only approved the general parameters of director and employee bonuses
• This marks the first time in nearly 60 years that Delaware’s...more
12/22/2017
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