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Officer Exculpation in 2025: What the Latest Vote Results Tell Us

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With Delaware’s officer exculpation law now in its third proxy season, how are companies faring at the ballot box? In this week’s blog, my colleague Lenin Lopez offers insight into what’s working, what’s not, and how...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Managing Litigation Risks in De-SPAC Transactions - October 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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As SPAC litigation continues to proliferate, it is more important than ever that officers and directors of companies undertaking a de-SPAC transaction be mindful of litigation risks and adopt strategies for managing them....more

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Northern District of California Dismisses Shareholder Derivative Suit Concerning Lack of Diversity

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Northern District of California Dismisses Shareholder Derivative Suit Concerning Lack of Diversity; Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Stockholder Suit Against Medical Device Company for Failure to Plead Demand Futility;...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Delaware Chancery Court Permits Shareholder to Bring Fiduciary Claim for Board’s Violation of a Stock Incentive Plan

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On November 8, the Delaware Chancery Court denied a motion to dismiss a derivative action brought by a shareholder of Healthways, Inc. against the company’s president, Ben Leedle, Jr., and the board of directors for approving...more

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