Ellen Bardash
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.
March 10, 2021 | Delaware Law Weekly
Attorney Questions Former Nunes Counsel's Ability to Practice in DelawareVirginia attorney Steven Biss' admission is being opposed by Rhode Island attorney Michael Farley, a pro se defendant in a case filed last year by a man seeking $25 million in damages for alleged defamation, false light invasion of privacy and civil conspiracy.
By Ellen Bardash
4 minute read
March 05, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Biden Taps Big Names in Financial Regulation, Antitrust Policy for National Economic CouncilFormer Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Deputy Director Leandra English will serve as the council's chief of staff and the president's special assistant, while Columbia law professor and antitrust advocate Tim Wu was appointed to assist on technology and competition policy.
By Ellen Bardash
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March 04, 2021 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Del. Supreme Court, Weighing Larger-Settlement Rule, Requires Coverage in Dole D&O Policy DisputeA Tuesday Delaware Supreme Court decision upholding coverage for Dole Food Co. Inc. marks a win for companies wanting to cash in on directors and officers liability insurance coverage.
By Ellen Bardash
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March 03, 2021 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Retired Superior Court Judge Robert Young Remembered for Service to Others, Musical TalentsYoung served on the Kent County bench for 12 years before Young joining Reger Rizzo & Darnall, occasionally returned to the Superior Court by special appointment.
By Ellen Bardash
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March 03, 2021 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Chancellor Asks Skadden to Submit Affidavits for TransPerfect BillsChancellor Andre Bouchard said he intends to issue a ruling before he steps down from the post on April 30 and said no more fee petitions are to be filed until a decision is made.
By Ellen Bardash
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March 02, 2021 | Delaware Law Weekly
$300M Sexual Abuse Settlement Included in Boy Scouts Chapter 11 PlanInsurers have criticized the number of sexual abuse claims being added to the bankruptcy case, alleging attorneys taking on the claims may not be thoroughly checking them for accuracy.
By Ellen Bardash
3 minute read
March 01, 2021 | National Law Journal
'Unilateral Veto': Katyal Says Trial Judge Can't Bypass Appeals Court Precedent, Reject Murder Charge in Killing of George FloydJudges made clear during a Monday Zoom hearing they were critical of argument by Chauvin's attorney.
By Ellen Bardash
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February 26, 2021 | Delaware Law Weekly
Wilmington Trust Found Not Liable for Claims From Beneficiary and Successor as TrusteeU.S. District Judge Colm Connolly said that while duties with regard to the trust ware not handled "responsibly" on all sides, no illegality on the part of Wilmington Trust could be proven.
By Ellen Bardash
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February 26, 2021 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Superior Court: Insurance Definition Covers Verizon's $24M in Defense CostsSuperior Court Judge Eric M. Davis applied a broader definition of the insurance contract term "securities claim" that required coverage in a case over a challenge to a corporate spinoff and merger that was funded by debt instruments.
By Ellen Bardash
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February 24, 2021 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Twitter Shareholder Suit Slams CEO for Conflict of Interest, Privacy ConcernsThe complaint filed by attorney P. Bradford deLeeuw and with Berman Tabacco attorneys of counsel accuses Jack Dorsey, who is CEO of both companies, of giving Square and other advertisers access to data Twitter users thought was private with the aim of generating revenue for both Twitter and Square.
By Ellen Bardash
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