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Reincorporating in Nevada: Considerations for Public Companies

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After decades of dominance by Delaware, there is a renewed competition for corporate charters among states. Nevada, Texas and several others are making efforts to attract companies to initially organize or reincorporate in...more

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Delaware Court of Chancery Holds That the Exercise of a Midstream-Adopted Call Right Was Invalid

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In Ban v. Manheim, the Delaware Court of Chancery held that the exercise of a call right against a stockholder of a Delaware corporation was invalid under Section 202 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) because the...more

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Can you eliminate fiduciary duties in a Texas LLC?

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Bottom Line: Yes, as of May 14, 2025, members of a Texas LLCs can now eliminate fiduciary duties through their company agreements (aka “operating agreements”), thanks to a crucial amendment that added the word “eliminate” to...more

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Nevada Court Finds Business Judgment Rule Applies to Nevada LLCs

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The Nevada District Court recently clarified that the business judgment rule — a fundamental corporate law protection — applies to limited liability companies when their operating agreements specify fiduciary duties. The...more

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Delaware Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of SB 21

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The Delaware Supreme Court has agreed to accept questions certified to the court relating to the constitutionality of Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), which was signed into law back in March 2025. ...more

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Celebrating a Century: The enduring relevance of the Trustee Act 1925 for UK Pension Trustees

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2025 marks the centenary of the Trustee Act 1925, which received Royal Assent in Parliament on 9 April 1925. This article explores how, 100 years on, the Act continues to provide crucial guidance and protection for trustees,...more

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Court Applies Internal Affairs Doctrine Even Though Statute Refers Only To Directors

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Courts are wont to say that Section 2116 of the California Corporations Code codifies the internal affairs doctrine.  See Villari v. Mozilo, 208 Cal. App. 4th 1470, 1478 n.8 (Cal. Ct. App. 2012) (“Corporations Code section...more

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It Is More Than Conceivable That The Court Of Chancery Would Correct Statutory Law

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The most distinguishing feature of Delaware law is that it is interpreted and applied by a court of equity.   A recent post by Professor Stephen Bainbridge illustrates this point...more

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