Chauna A Abner

January 08, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider

A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision provides a cautionary tale about why the existence of signatures on an agreement will not always be sufficient evidence to establish that the parties intended to enter into a binding contract.

By Francis G.X. Pileggi and Chauna A. Abner

6 minute read

October 23, 2019 | Delaware Business Court Insider

A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision acknowledged a pattern of corporations providing directors with advancement rights, and then when those directors attempt to exercise those rights, the corporations resist, claiming that exceptional circumstances exist that require the court to deviate from the principles of law granting advancement.

By Francis G.X. Pileggi and Chauna A. Abner

5 minute read

July 10, 2019 | Delaware Business Court Insider

In Sider, Vice Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick rejected the request for interlocutory review, reasoning that the defendant could not establish one of the elements of the interlocutory appeal standard: “that there is no just reason for denying the appeal.”

By Francis G.X. Pileggi and Chauna A. Abner

4 minute read

March 27, 2019 | Delaware Business Court Insider

This case is important for the clear guidance it provides for anyone who seeks to understand Section 144(a)'s safe harbors when one or more board members are conflicted in connection with a board vote.

By Francis G.X. Pileggi and Chauna A. Abner

5 minute read

January 02, 2019 | Delaware Business Court Insider

For the 14th year, we have created an annual list of important corporate and commercial decisions of the Delaware Supreme Court and the Delaware Court of Chancery.

By Francis G.X. Pileggi and Chauna A. Abner

10 minute read