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UK Reforms to the Rules on Surplus Release From DB Pension Schemes

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AT A GLANCE - The government will make release of surplus from ongoing defined benefit (DB) pension schemes easier....more

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"Game-Changing" Pensions Reform – The Pension Schemes Bill is Published

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The long-awaited Pension Schemes Bill has been laid before Parliament. Described by the government as a "game changer", it aims to increase members' pension pots and deliver a £50 billion investment into the UK economy. The...more

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HL UK Pensions Law Digest 9 June 2025

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Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover:  The long-awaited Pension Schemes Bill was introduced in Parliament on 5 June 2025. Many of the provisions are no surprise, as they will give legal effect to proposals which...more

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Texas Senate Bill 29: New Business Liability Protections and Governance Reforms for SMBs

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Texas Senate Bill 29 (SB 29), signed into law by Governor Abbott on May 14, 2025, and effective immediately, introduces substantial changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code that affect how businesses operate in the...more

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Delaware Changes Its Corporate Law: What Litigators and Clients Need To Know About Senate Bill 21

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On March 25, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer enacted a sweeping reform of the state’s corporate law, signing Senate Bill 21 into effect. The bill, which received bipartisan support in the legislature, aims to attract and retain...more

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Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law

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On March 25, Delaware amended two (2) sections of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) in response to reports that prominent corporations are considering leaving Delaware in light of several significant court...more

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The Delaware Empire Strikes Back to Protect its Turf!

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On March 2025, a sweeping reform of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) took effect. SB 21 codifies safe harbors for conflicted transactions, clarifies director independence standards, and significantly tightens...more

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Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

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On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving...more

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The New and Improved Delaware General Corporation Law: What You Need to Know

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On March 25, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law significant amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) that are designed to reduce excessive stockholder litigation and reinforce the authority of...more

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Delaware Restores Balance and Provides Greater Certainty for Fiduciaries and Stockholders Alike

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On March 25, 2025, Delaware enacted amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law ("DGCL") that provide much-needed clarity, promote predictability for the benefit of stockholders and fiduciaries alike, and appropriately...more

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Will an opt-in mechanism resolve the melee over Delaware’s controversial SB 21?

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As widely reported, the Delaware legislature has responded to increasing chatter and speculation about the intentions of some companies—as well as action in some cases—to change their states of incorporation from Delaware to...more

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A “Course Correction” to Delaware’s General Corporation Law May be on the Horizon

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On February 17, 2025, the Delaware General Assembly introduced a bill seeking to amend two sections in the General Corporation Law: Sections 144 and 220 of Title 8. On March 12, 2025, the Senate introduced a substitute for...more

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What Employers Should Know About the SECURE Act’s Lifetime Income Provisions

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Predictable lifetime income is often of paramount concern to retirees. Yet, as employer-sponsored retirement plans have moved away from the traditional pension plan model, participants in defined contribution plans may be...more

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