Delaware has joined a growing number of states that permit terminally ill individuals to make decisions about the timing and manner of their death. On May 20, 2025, House Bill 140—the End-of-Life Options Act—was signed into law…
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/ Health, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
AG Mobile Holdings, L.P. v. H.I.G. Mobile, L.P., C.A. No. 2023-1103-MAA (Del. Ch. Feb. 13, 2025) -
In this recent decision, the Court of Chancery reaffirmed that parties to alternative entity agreements are free to order…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions
In re Trade Desk, Inc. Deriv. Litig., Consol. C.A. No. 2022-0461-PAF (Del. Ch. Feb. 14, 2025) -
In this decision, the Court of Chancery found that stockholders challenging a controlling stockholder’s equity compensation…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Securities Law
Ultra processed foods are a daily part of life for many families — sold in brightly colored packages, advertised as convenient, and often presented as wholesome choices for children. But mounting evidence shows these products…
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/ Consumer Protection, Products Liability
Garlington v. Two Rivers Farm, LLC, C.A. No. 2024-0917-BWD (Del. Ch. Apr. 7, 2025) -
The Court of Chancery entered default judgment in a books and records action. The defendant limited liability company then appeared through…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Privacy
PJT Holdings, LLC v. Costanzo, C.A. No. 2023-0665-JTL (Del. Ch. May 15, 2025) -
In anticipation of launching a chain of restaurants, three restaurant operators joined an outside investor to form a four-member, member-managed…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Remedies, Commercial Law & Contracts
On an interlocutory appeal from a decision denying a motion to dismiss, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed, holding that stockholder challenges to TripAdvisor’s decision to reincorporate in Nevada were governed by the business…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Mergers & Acquisitions
Terrell v. Kiromic Biopharma, Inc., No. 131, 2024 (Del. Jan. 21, 2025) -
In a decision addressing the interpretation of waiver clauses within stock option agreements, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the Court of…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Securities Law
Turnbull v. Klein, C.A. No. 2023-1125-BWD (Del. Ch. Jan. 31, 2025) -
One way a plaintiff can rebut the business judgment rule is by pleading a conflicted controller transaction…
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/ Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions
NuVasive, Inc. v. Miles, C.A. No. 2017-0720-SG (Del. Ch. Jan. 31, 2025) -
In an earlier decision, the Court denied defendant Alphatec Holdings, Inc.’s (“Holdings”) motion to dismiss, finding that issues of fact remained…
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/ Business Organizations
Recent scientific research has uncovered a significant association between the long-term use of Depo-Provera, a widely used injectable contraceptive, and the development of meningiomas, tumors affecting the membranes surrounding…
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/ Health, Products Liability
As your child enters adulthood and embarks on their journey to college, there are many tasks to consider. Among the excitement of packing lists and dorm room must-haves, legal, financial and medical authorities are important…
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/ Family Law
Delaware permits the elimination of fiduciary duties in limited liability company agreements. Notwithstanding, and just like in any other contract, parties to a limited liability company agreement are still subject to the…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions
In re Oracle Corp. Deriv. Litig., C.A. No. 2017-0337 (Del. Jan. 21, 2025) -
The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Chancery’s decision in favor of the defendants in a derivative suit challenging Oracle’s acquisition of…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Mergers & Acquisitions
LKQ Corp. v. Rutledge, C.A. No. 110, 2024 (Del. Dec. 18, 2024) -
In this en banc decision, the Delaware Supreme Court answered a certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit concerning…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
