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Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice Reaffirms Joint and Several Liability for Corporate Groups

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In a recent unanimous decision in Special Appeal No. 2209077/RS, Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (“STJ” or the “Court”) reaffirmed the broad application of joint and several liability under Law No. 12,846/2013 (the...more

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Doing business in the Cayman Islands guide (Legal 500)

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The Cayman Islands is a common law jurisdiction, which is based on the English model. It comprises statute law and binding case precedents. English and British Commonwealth case authorities are generally persuasive, but not...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Prepare Your Business for Sale or Acquisition

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If you intend to sell your company or believe there may be another business or individual interested in acquiring you, it is important to prepare your business for sale or acquisition to make sure everything is in order. This...more

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Share Transfer Tripwire: Some Hidden Risks in Deed of Adherence Clauses

Certain provisions commonly found in joint venture and shareholder documentation for early-stage and investment companies are so ubiquitous that they are often accepted without negotiation or full consideration of their wider...more

Allen Matkins

The UCC, Passover And Another Public Company Plans Delaware Exit

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In recognition of the beginning of Passover at sunset tomorrow, today's post reprises this post from 2015...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

SB21: Delaware Responds In The DExit Battle

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The annual DGCL amendments this year carry a little more urgency than before. SB21 was rushed through to the Delaware Senate in mid-February, bypassing the normal process that involves recommendation by the Council of the...more

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BVI Corporate Review – Q4 2024

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Welcome to the final edition of our Quarterly Corporate Update for 2024 covering recent developments in the British Virgin Islands. The fourth quarter of 2024 saw continued strong activity in the BVI office. Our corporate...more

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Proposed Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Aim to Clarify Corporate Transaction Rules

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If enacted, the amendments would significantly impact the risk-benefit considerations for public and private companies contemplating reincorporation or going public in a different jurisdiction. ...more

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Delaware Proposes Significant Amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law

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On February 17, 2025, Senate Bill No. 21 was introduced in the Delaware State Senate to amend the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL)....more

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Delaware Supreme Court Confirms “Potential” Control is Not Enough to Find Actual Control

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In an opinion late last month, the Delaware Supreme Court brought a close to the long-running shareholder litigation regarding Oracle’s 2016 purchase of NetSuite. The decision provides instruction for how significant minority...more

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