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Books & Records Shareholder Litigation Safe Harbors

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Developments in Delaware Corporate Law

On March 25, 2025, Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL), introducing notable changes to Sections 144 and 220 of the DGCL. These amendments took immediate effect and may...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Delaware General Corporation Law 2025 Amendments--Interested Person/Control Person Transactions and Inspection Rights

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The State of Delaware, home to a majority of the so-called “Fortune 500” corporations, has been the subject of a variety of criticisms relating to corporate governance, director and officer litigation risk, controlling...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Delaware Amendments Provide Safe Harbors for Interested D&O and Controller Transactions, and Restrict Books and Records Demands

On March 25, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (Amendments). In a February 28, 2025, client alert, we addressed the initial iteration of the Amendments, and...more

K&L Gates LLP

Important New Safe Harbors and Other Clarifying Changes to Delaware Corporate Law

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The governor of the State of Delaware—consistent with his pledge to protect the “Delaware franchise”—recently signed into law amendments to Section 144 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the DGCL) relating to certain...more

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Delaware Amends General Corporation Law to Create Safe Harbor for Controller Transactions and Place Limitations on a Stockholders’...

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Last week, the Delaware Governor signed a bill amending Section 144 of Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) to create a safe harbor from litigation for transactions between corporations and their controlling...more

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Just Passed: Senate Bill Significantly Amends Delaware General Corporation Law

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On March 25, 2025, Senate Bill 21, which significantly amends the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL), passed the Delaware General Assembly and was signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer....more

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