Del. Court of Chancery Orders Rescission of Musk’s $55.8B Tesla Compensation Plan
The Court held Elon Musk and the other defendants failed to prove the decision to adopt the record-breaking compensation plan was entirely fair to Tesla.
Business Law Today: March 2024
Articles and Features
‘Con Ed’ Damages in Canadian Public M&A: Revisiting Cineplex v. Cineworld in Light of Recent Delaware Case Law
A Delaware ruling on enforceability of a Con Ed provision may be instructive for Canadian boards seeking to ensure recourse if a buyer wrongly exits a deal.
Understanding Letters of Credit and Bankruptcy
Learn about key issues that arise when letters of credit are involved with bankruptcy and insolvency, whether of the LC applicant, beneficiary, or issuer.
Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Litigation 2024
A review of notable bankruptcy litigation decisions of the past year in the US Supreme Court and each circuit, providing a guide for practitioners.
Recent Developments in Business Courts 2024
This annual resource describes developments in US business courts and summarizes significant cases from 18 business courts with publicly available opinions.
Recent Developments in Business Divorce Litigation 2024
A guide to recent case law related to business divorce, offering a snapshot through summaries of notable cases organized by subject matter and jurisdiction.
Recent Developments in Director and Officer Indemnification and Advancement Rights 2024
A guide to legislative and case law developments in Delaware and beyond regarding indemnification of directors and officers by the entities they serve.
The Legal and Social Ramifications of Pandemics: Workplace Surveillance
Employers’ expanded collection of employee health data since the COVID-19 pandemic poses significant privacy risks and should be weighed carefully.
The J. Crew Legacy in Secured Lending: Consider a ‘Tailored’ Approach
A tongue-in-cheek revisiting of value leakage protection explores why and how lenders and their counsel might create “bespoke” takes on J. Crew protections.
Announcing the ABA’s Mergers & Acquisitions 2024 US Public Target Deal Points Study
The 2024 US Public Target Deal Points Study analyzes merger agreements from public target deals that closed in 2022 and in the first half of 2023.
Risky Business: Insuring Damage Awards through Judgment Preservation Insurance
Judgment preservation insurance protects a legal award against the risk of reversal or reduction on appeal. Learn about its benefits and drawbacks.
Recent Developments in Trial Practice 2024
This chapter provides a general overview of issues that a lawyer will face in a courtroom, either civil or criminal, with selected cases of note.
Recent Developments in Tribal Court Litigation 2024
A guide to the past year’s tribal litigation for business lawyers, reviewing cases on issues from tribal court jurisdiction to land into trust regulations.
Recent Developments in Sports-Related Disputes 2024
Sports-related dispute highlights of 2023 included cases in college athletics, a landmark decision enabling the revival of a European Super League and more.
Recent Developments in Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Cases 2024
2024’s guide covers key cases and legislative proposals from the past year, tracking trends in one of the busiest years in AI and blockchain’s history.
The Continued Rise of Representations and Warranties Insurance: 2024 Forecast
Understand recent trends in reps and warranties provisions in M&A transaction agreements and the role of R&W insurance policies in reallocating risks.
D&O Coverage Considerations for M&A and Government Investigations
A recent California case involving subpoena defense costs highlights the importance of understanding how D&O policies account for changes in control.
Has a New Day Dawned? The Corporate Transparency Act and Amended ABA Model Rule 1.16
The enactment of the CTA and the adoption of amended ABA Model Rule 1.16, both to address “illicit finance,” present practical issues for business lawyers.
The Duty of Supervision in the Age of Generative AI: Urgent Mandates for a Public Company’s Board of Directors and Its Executive and Legal Team
As GenAI technologies become increasingly important, board and officer oversight of GenAI risks and risk mitigation is vital for public companies.
Month-in-Brief
March 2024 in Brief: Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Month-in-Brief update: Del. Supreme Court Denies MFW Protection Due to Committee Advisors’ Undisclosed Ties to Controlling Stockholder, & more.
March 2024 in Brief: Business Regulation & Regulated Industries
Month-in-Brief update: MO, WA Introduce True Lender Bills; Texas Law Prohibits COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Private Employers; & more from antitrust to IP.
March 2024 in Brief: Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships
Month-in-Brief update: Federal Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional in Nat’l Small Bus. United v. Yellen.
March 2024 in Brief: Internet Law & Cybersecurity
Month-in-Brief update: 4th Circuit Rules on ISP Liability in Sony Music v. Cox Communications; FTC Enforcement Actions in 2024 Focus on Location Data.
March 2024 in Brief: Mergers & Acquisitions
Month-in-Brief update: Del. Court of Chancery Dismisses $600M Shareholder Stock Offer Suit, Finds Special Litigation Committee Met Burden under Zapata.
March 2024 in Brief: Securities Law
Month-in-Brief update: SEC Adopts Awaited Climate-Related Disclosure Rules; DC District Court Holds Proxy Voting Advice outside Federal Proxy Rules’ Scope.