New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Gail Weinstein, Philip Richter and Warren de Wied | March 21, 2024
This article lays out practice points in response to the Delaware Court of Chancery's recent decision in In Ap-Fonden v. Activision, which opens a new frontier for challenging a board's process in approving mergers. It discusses the significance the decision has on the merger agreement processes as well as what practitioners should consider moving forward as they navigate this decision.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By James Crocker | November 13, 2023
In view of the increased importance of effective governance, and the opportunities boards have to improve, it is time for General Counsel to spearhead an effort to enhance board effectiveness. This study revealed that director quality and social dynamics and board information access and quality have the biggest impact on board effectiveness.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Jeffrey B. Steiner and Megan Vallerie | September 19, 2023
In their Financing column, Jeff Steiner and Megan Vallerie discuss 'Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase Bank,' which examines the question: "Are notes sold as part of loan syndication securities?"
Litigation Daily | Expert Opinion
By David Perez, Aaron Ver and Jake Dean | August 15, 2023
David Perez, Aaron Ver and Jake Dean of Perkins Coie write that when it comes to establishing or piercing the corporate veil, it's best to be a storyteller rather than a box-checker.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Beth Berg, John Howard and Hannah Ellis | May 31, 2023
The recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision, In re McDonald's Corporate Stockholder Derivative Litigation is a reminder of corporate officer duties and the vital role that corporate officers play in corporate governance, at both publicly and privately held corporations.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Adrienne B. Koch | December 20, 2022
This article—the last in Adrienne Koch's three-part series examining common features of real estate transactions that can benefit from a litigation analysis in the negotiation phase, she explores the reasons why, and suggests some drafting considerations.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Adrienne B. Koch | October 18, 2022
This article—the second in a three-part series examining common features of real estate transactions that can benefit from a litigation analysis in the negotiation phase—focuses on two of those aspects: statutes of limitations and waivers of duties.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Michael W. Peregrine | June 27, 2022
Some chief legal officers may now balk at participating in the minute-taking process for future board and committee meetings—at least those involving major transactions and other "bet the company" decisions.
Delaware Business Court Insider | Expert Opinion|Q&A
By Kenneth Artz | November 15, 2021
In recent years, the Southern District of Texas and the Eastern District of Virginia have joined the Southern District of New York and District of Delaware as preferred jurisdictions for large corporate debtors to file for bankruptcy. These jurisdictions are sometimes referred to as "magnet jurisdictions."
Delaware Business Court Insider | Analysis|Commentary|Expert Opinion|Q&A
By Kenneth Artz | October 8, 2020
If the only question was "where are the defendants located?" it absolutely would make more sense for the patent litigation capital to be in Northern California or perhaps Delaware (where most large corporations are incorporated).
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