Activists are Hereby on Notice: Board Authority to Reject Deficient Director...
Posted by Kai Haakon Liekefett, Andrew W. Stern, and Beth E. Peev, Sidley Austin LLP, on Monday, April 16, 2018 Editor's Note: Kai Haakon Liekefett, Andrew W. Stern, and Beth E. Peev are partners at...
View ArticleNon-Delaware Decisions on Director Nominations
Posted by David Berger, Amy Simmerman and Adrian S. Broderick, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, on Monday, May 21, 2018 Editor's Note: David Berger and Amy Simmerman are partners and Adrian S....
View ArticleAdvance Notice Bylaw Deadlines: A Warning Shot
Posted by Shaun J. Mathew and Daniel E. Wolf, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on Saturday, May 26, 2018 Editor's Note: Shaun J. Mathew and Daniel E. Wolf are partners at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. This post...
View ArticleThe Xerox Takeover Saga
Posted by Steve Wolosky, Andrew Freedman, and Ron Berenblat, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Editor's Note: Steve Wolosky, Andrew Freedman, and Ron Berenblat are partners at Olshan...
View ArticleWhat Directors Need to Include in Effective Appraisal Notices
Posted by Christopher B. Chuff, M. Duncan Grant, and Joanna J. Cline, Pepper Hamilton LLP, on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Editor's Note: Christopher B. Chuff is an associate and M. Duncan Grant, and...
View ArticleProxy Access Proposals
Posted by Stephen T. Giove, Arielle L. Katzman and Daniel Yao, Shearman & Sterling LLP, on Friday, October 19, 2018 Editor's Note: Stephen T. Giove is partner and Arielle L. Katzman and Daniel Yao...
View ArticleDirector Nominations and Overbroad Questionnaires
Posted by Steve Wolosky, Andrew M. Freedman, and Lori Marks-Esterman, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, on Monday, July 15, 2019 Editor's Note: Steve Wolosky, Andrew Freedman, and Lori Marks-Esterman are...
View ArticleThe Bad Actor Disqualification Act and Expected Impact on SEC Settlements
Posted by Robin Bergen, Matt Solomon and Joon Kim, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 Editor's Note: Robin Bergen, Matthew Solomon, and Joon Kim are partners at Cleary...
View ArticleRecent Ruling on Advance Notice Bylaws
Posted by Trevor S. Norwitz and Sabastian V. Niles, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, July 26, 2019 Editor's Note: Trevor S. Norwitz and Sabastian V. Niles are partners at Wachtell,...
View ArticleActivist Proxy Slates and Advance Notice Bylaws
Posted by Steven M. Haas, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, on Thursday, September 5, 2019 Editor's Note: Steven M. Haas is partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. This post is based on a Hunton Andrews Kurth...
View ArticleAdvance Notice Bylaw and Activists Board Nominees
Posted by Steven M. Haas, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Editor's Note: Steven M. Haas is partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. This post is based on a Hunton Andrews Kurth...
View ArticleDelaware Year-End Review: M&A and Shareholder Litigation
Posted by Sameer Advani, Shaimaa Hussein, Tariq Mundiya, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Saturday, February 8, 2020 Editor's Note: Sameer Advani, Shaimaa Hussein, and Tariq Mundiya are partners at...
View ArticleYear in Review: Delaware Corporate Law and Litigation
Posted by Amy Simmerman, Brad Sorrels, and Lori Will, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, on Monday, February 10, 2020 Editor's Note: Amy Simmerman, Brad Sorrels, and Lori Will are partners at Wilson...
View ArticlePostponing/Adjourning Annual Meetings Following COVID-19
Posted by Sandra Flow, Francesca Odell and Mary Alcock, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Monday, April 6, 2020 Editor's Note: Sandra Flow and Francesca Odell are partners and Mary Alcock is...
View ArticleCourt of Chancery Upholds Enforcement of Advance Notice Bylaw
Posted by William Savitt, Ryan A. McLeod, and Anitha Reddy, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Editor's Note: William Savitt, Ryan A. McLeod, and Anitha Reddy are...
View ArticleStockholder Nominees Barred For Noncompliance With “Clear Day” Advance Notice...
Posted by Andre G. Bouchard, Krishna Veeraraghavan, and Steven J. Williams, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Editor's Note: Andre G. Bouchard, Krishna...
View ArticleChancery Court Highlights Importance of Delivering Nomination Notices Ahead...
Posted by Andrew M. Freedman, Lori Marks-Esterman, and Ron S. Berenblat, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, on Sunday, November 28, 2021 Editor's Note: Andrew M. Freedman, Lori Marks-Esterman, and Ron S....
View ArticleCourt of Chancery Enforces Advance Notice Bylaw
Posted by Andrew W. Stern, Kai Haakon E. Liekefett, and Charlotte K. Newell, Sidley Austin LLP, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Editor's Note: Andrew W. Stern and Kai Haakon E. Liekefett are partners...
View ArticleDelaware Confirms Importance of Up-to-Date and Unambiguous Advance Notice Bylaws
Posted by Daniel E. Wolf, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on Sunday, March 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Daniel E. Wolf is partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. This post is based on a Kirkland & Ellis...
View ArticleImplications of Lee for a Board’s Decision to Reject a Nomination Notice
Posted by Gail Weinstein, Steven Epstein, and Philip Richter, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Saturday, March 26, 2022 Editor's Note: Gail Weinstein is senior counsel, and Steven...
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