Ellen Bardash

December 01, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider

It can reasonably be expected that in light of Laster's ruling on the scope of the material adverse effect clause, sellers moving forward will try to include general, broad language in contracts to protect themselves and buyers will challenge that, said a Quinn Emanuel lawyer in the case.

By Ellen Bardash

3 minute read

November 20, 2020 | Delaware Law Weekly

The newly approved board won't be able to discipline Wilmington police, but it can make recommendations to the police department based on its findings.

By Ellen Bardash

3 minute read

November 16, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Two proposed class actions have been filed against Charles Schwab and ViacomCBS in the Delaware Court of Chancery suits challenging corporate bylaws for the removal directors.

By Ellen Bardash

3 minute read

November 16, 2020 | Delaware Law Weekly

The decision was made less than a month after the state had begun to hold its first jury trials since March and marks a return to the second phase of the judiciary's four-phase reopening plan.

By Ellen Bardash

2 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Vice Chancellor Joseph R. Slights III repeatedly pushed back against claims made by Kristen Hudson of the Texas-based Benson Firm that allegations against former McDonald's CEO Stephen Easterbrook should be pursued in Illinois.

By Ellen Bardash

5 minute read

November 11, 2020 | Delaware Law Weekly

Alexander Mackler and Teresa Mason are among the 29 attorneys Biden, the first president-elect from Delaware, has selected to prepare for his administration, which is set to begin Jan. 20.

By Ellen Bardash

3 minute read

November 10, 2020 | Delaware Law Weekly

The Justice of the Peace Court's online dispute resolution system is now mandatory for all parties with landlord-tenant disputes filed since July 1 and is expected to eventually open to litigants in debt cases and later all the approximately 35,000 civil cases filed with the court each year.

By Ellen Bardash

2 minute read

November 04, 2020 | Delaware Law Weekly

Kyle Evans Gay of Connolly Gallagher was one of four attorneys to win Delaware legislative elections Tuesday. All of them are Democrats.

By Ellen Bardash

3 minute read

October 30, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Seven cases consolidated into a class action against AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals L.P. and several other pharmaceutical companies were transferred into the District of Delaware on Oct. 29, largely on the grounds of saving time and money.

By Ellen Bardash

4 minute read

October 29, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn's decision is the first to address exactly at what time of day the fifth business day ends and a plaintiff is allowed to file a complaint for failure to comply with a demand, as Section 220(c) doesn't provide those parameters.

By Ellen Bardash

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