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Delaware Court of Chancery Refuses to Certify Interlocutory Appeal When Case Is on the Verge of Final Judgment

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In re Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. S’holder Litig., Consol. C.A. No. 2019-0798-JTL (Del. Ch. Mar. 21, 2025) After the Court awarded damages post-trial of $.87 per share to stockholders whom the Court found had been...more

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Chancery Holds Acquirer Cannot Offset Cost Savings from Failure to Enter Settlement Agreement Against Indemnification Damages

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ITG Brands, LLC v. Reynolds Am., Inc., C.A. No. 2017-0129-LWW (Del. Ch. Mar. 3, 2025) - In this case, the Delaware Court of Chancery had previously held that, under the parties’ acquisition agreement, the...more

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Court of Chancery Applies the American Rule and Denies Attorneys’ Fees Despite Fiduciary Breach

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In re Straight Path Commc’ns Inc. Consol. S’holder Litig., C.A. No. 2017-0486-SG (Del. Ch. Oct. 29, 2024) - The Court of Chancery in this stockholder class action refused to award attorneys’ fees where the Court found the...more

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