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The ABCs of Corporate Law: Reforming Section 220 Demands

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For many years, plaintiffs’ lawyers have used Section 220 requests to harass Delaware corporations. Typically, books and records demands are intrusive and annoying—and nothing more. However, in some cases, plaintiffs have...more

Jones Day

Texas Enacts Business-Friendly Reforms in Bid to Dethrone Delaware’s Corporate Dominance

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The Texas Legislature recently has taken Texas-sized steps intended to make the state a more attractive place for companies to form, reincorporate, or relocate, further advancing Texas’s efforts to rival Delaware as a...more

Nossaman LLP

Delaware, Nevada or Texas – Which State’s Corporation Statute Will Reign Supreme?

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To stem the recent tide of high-profile corporate “DExit” moves, Delaware has enacted Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) to amend the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) effective March 25, 2025. To lure more...more

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Texas Governor Signs HB 40, Expanding Jurisdiction of the Texas Business Court - Delaware Court System Faces Increased Industry...

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On the final day of the 89th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 40 (HB 40) to expand the jurisdictional and operational framework of the Texas Business Court. The Bill has since been signed by...more

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Reincorporation Considerations for Late-Stage Private and Pre-IPO Companies

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Introduction - Companies thinking about, preparing for or going through the initial public offering (IPO) process have many things to do and many decisions to make (to put it mildly!). A relatively recent addition to this...more

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What Litigators Should Know About Texas Corporate Governance Reforms Under SB 29

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On May 14, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 29 (“SB 29”), which significantly reforms the Texas Business Organizations Code (“TBOC”). With these reforms, Texas aims to create a legal environment...more

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Reincorporating a Delaware Entity Elsewhere: Could This Be the Next Great DExodus?

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Amidst a flurry of recent reincorporations—conveniently coined “DExits”—of major corporations such as Dropbox, Tesla, and potentially Meta, Delaware’s future as a corporate safe-haven faces uncertainty. Delaware has long been...more

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Should You Consider Texas as Your Jurisdiction for a U. S. Corporation?

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In the United States, companies can incorporate in any state of their choosing, regardless of where the company is headquartered or operates. The corporate law of the selected state will govern the internal affairs of the...more

Allen Matkins

What About Texas?

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While Elon Musk moved two of his companies (Neuralink and X Corp.) to Nevada, he notably reincorporated Tesla in Texas.  Mr. Musk's decision embrace of Texas raises the question of whether other Delaware corporations will...more

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Delaware’s Corporate Law in the Culture War: What It Means for Startups and Founders

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A recent New York Times article titled “Delaware Law Has Entered the Culture War“ has highlighted a surprising trend: companies like Tesla, Dropbox, and Meta are reconsidering their incorporation in Delaware, long considered...more

Allen Matkins

Tornetta v. Musk - Too Many Words!

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After the premiere performance of Mozart's singspiel Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) in Vienna’s old Burgtheatert, Emperor Joseph II of Austria reportedly quipped "Too many notes, dear Mozart, too...more

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Delaware's Status as the Favored Corporate Home: Reflections and Considerations

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In recent months, a conversation has emerged as to whether Delaware should remain the favored state of incorporation for business entities. Indeed, many of our clients have asked us whether they should remain in Delaware or...more

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