Invoking the recent Delaware Supreme Court decision Kellner v. AIM ImmunoTech Inc., 320 A.3d 239 (Del. 2024) (“Kellner”), the Court of Chancery held that equitable challenges to the enforceability of advance notice bylaws are...more
We are often asked by clients to assist them in preparing for and holding their annual meetings of stockholders. A variety of materials provide guidance on the major components of an annual meeting, such as proxy statement...more
On December 3, 2024, the federal district court in the Eastern District of Texas issued an order (Order) for a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in Texas Top Cop...more
Over three years ago, Congress enacted the federal Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"), which for the first time obligates business owners, among others, to file beneficial ownership information ("BOI") reports with the U.S....more
9/10/2024
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In a much-anticipated decision, the Delaware Supreme Court echoed the Court of Chancery's pronouncement that advance notice bylaws adopted amid an approaching proxy contest are reviewed through the lens of enhanced judicial...more
We often assist clients with preparation for annual meetings of stockholders. A variety of materials provide guidance on the major components of an annual meeting, such as proxy statement disclosures and board approvals,...more
The Delaware Court of Chancery, in Palkon v. Maffei, et al., C.A. No. 2023-0449-JTL (Del. Ch. Feb. 20, 2024), determined that a reduction in the liability exposure of a fiduciary due to the conversion of a Delaware...more
2/26/2024
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Hi In “a tale of wins and losses on both sides,” the Delaware Court of Chancery reiterated that advance notice bylaws adopted amid an approaching proxy contest are reviewed through the lens of enhanced judicial scrutiny to...more
1/5/2024
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The Delaware Court of Chancery has denied a preliminary, mandatory injunction motion to compel Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("Ocean Power") to permit one of its stockholders' nominees to stand for election at the next...more
As Maryland public companies begin preparing for their 2024 annual meetings, we recommend that each consider the voting results of its 2023 annual meeting of shareholders. Maintaining awareness of institutional investor and...more
On June 30, 2023, the Delaware House of Representatives adopted amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) that, among other things, facilitate stock splits, the ratification of defective corporate acts, and...more
As boards of directors of public companies prepare for their 2023 annual meetings and, relatedly, consider the voting results from 2022 annual meetings, we are being asked for advice concerning (a) the duties of...more