Ellen Bardash is ALM's reporter covering corporate litigation for Law.com and Delaware Business Court Insider. She can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or following @ellenbardash.bsky.social on Bluesky.
August 01, 2023 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Dell Shareholders' Attorneys Awarded $266.7 Million in Fees in Wake of $1 Billion SettlementLabaton Sucharow and Quinn Emanuel attorneys were co-lead counsel for the class of plaintiffs also represented by Andrews & Springer, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd and Friedman Oster & Tejtel.
By Ellen Bardash
5 minute read
July 31, 2023 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Video Game Coaching Company CEO Accused of Trying to Conceal Fraud With FiringsThe complaint, filed by lawyers at Fox Rothschild, said the founder and majority shareholder has put California-based Legionfarm "in freefall and at risk of irreparable harm."
By Ellen Bardash
3 minute read
July 26, 2023 | Delaware Law Weekly
US Judge Delays Approval of Hunter Biden Plea Deal, Demanding More InformationThe pause in evaluating the deal was welcomed by groups which on Tuesday filed amicus briefs with the court, asking U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika to ask for and consider more details on how it was reached.
By Ellen Bardash
3 minute read
July 24, 2023 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Back to the Drawing Board: Vice Chancellor Blocks Settlement of Claims Arising From AMC's Reverse Stock SplitThe problem with the settlement, the court said, is its proposed release of claims involving AMCs preferred equity shares, or APEs, held by those who also hold common stock.
By Ellen Bardash
4 minute read
July 13, 2023 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Glasscock Brings Legacy of Practicality, Personality Into Second TermGlasscock is "the quickest study I have ever met in my entire life, and without a doubt—and I'm not exaggerating—I think he's the brightest guy I have ever known," said William B. Chandler III, who was chancellor during Glasscock's first years on the Court of Chancery.
By Ellen Bardash
3 minute read
July 12, 2023 | Delaware Law Weekly
Jan. 6 Participant's Fox News Defamation Case Removed to Delaware Federal CourtDLA Piper and Ellis George Cipollone O'Brien Annaguey, appearing for Fox News, filed a notice of removal, stating complete diversity gives the district court jurisdiction over Epps' claims.
By Ellen Bardash
3 minute read
July 12, 2023 | Delaware Law Weekly
AG Jennings' Chief of Staff Joins Potter Anderson as Assistant GC, Risk Management DirectorAJ Roop said he made the move to Potter Anderson to expand the scope of his legal work and is excited to work for a firm with a local and global reputation.
By Ellen Bardash
2 minute read
July 11, 2023 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Court Grants Full $2.1M Fee Shifting Request in Managerial Misconduct Case"The court's ruling bodes well for others presented with similar circumstances in Chancery Court and will hopefully serve as a cautionary tale should parties choose to engage in litigation misconduct," said David Lackowitz, litigation department chair at Moses Singer.
By Ellen Bardash
3 minute read
July 10, 2023 | Delaware Law Weekly
Poverty Advocacy Group Sues Delaware, Wilmington for 'Targeted and Arbitrary' Loitering Law EnforcementThe complaint seeks a declaration that both the state and local laws are unconstitutional, as well as a permanent injunction on enforcing them.
By Ellen Bardash
3 minute read
July 07, 2023 | Delaware Business Court Insider
GigCapital De-SPAC Transaction Is Challenged by Ex-Shareholders in Court of ChanceryAll three SPACs in the matter are connected to California-based GigCapital, a private equity firm that acquires tech, media and telecom companies via SPACs.
By Ellen Bardash
2 minute read