Recent IP Developments
In the last few months, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware has issued a number of decisions of note in the intellectual property area.
2006 Amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
A summary of the amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “General Corporation Law”) and to certain provisions of the Delaware Code relating to corporate franchise taxes is enclosed.
2006 Amendments to the Delaware Statutory Trust Act
The Delaware State Legislature recently enacted a series of amendments to the Delaware Statutory Trust Act.
Delaware Bankruptcy Bulletin
Delaware Bankruptcy Court Approves Non-Consensual Third Party Releases in Chapter 11 Plan
Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over Pre-Petition State Law Claims
Co-author, Limited Liability Companies: Legal Assets of Organization, Operation and Dissolution
Delaware Alternative Entities and the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Under Delaware Law, 60 Bus. Law 1469
Practical Considerations in Drafting a Delaware Asset Protection Trust
The validity of Domestic Asset Protection Trusts has been addressed by a variety of commentators. While the consensus among practitioners appears to be that such Trusts are an effective vehicle for asset protection and other planning purposes, after nearly eight years on the books, the statutes have yet to be truly tested and much remains to…
Delaware Laws & Programs Affecting Business
This Guide presents an introduction to Delaware and an overview of laws and programs relating to doing business in our State.
Delaware Bankruptcy Court Announces Bright-line Rule for Use of Lock-up Agreements in Chapter 11 Cases
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has issued bench rulings in two recent cases, In re NII Holdings Inc. and In re Stations Holdings, which together establish a bright-line rule for the use of lock-up agreements in connection with voting on a chapter 11 plan.