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 17, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider
In Del. Case, Shareholder Says Advance Auto Parts Executives Concealed Supply FailingsThe complaint alleges the company's market capitalization value plummeted from a $13 billion high in December 2016 to $6.4 billion about eight months later.
By Ellen Bardash
5 minute read
August 12, 2020 | Delaware Law Weekly
Del. Supreme Court Weighs When Insurers May Deny Underinsured Motorist BenefitsThe Delaware Supreme Court on Wednesday heard argument in a case questioning whether passengers injured in a car crash can be eligible for multiple types of insurance benefits.
By Ellen Bardash
4 minute read
August 12, 2020 | Delaware Law Weekly
Delaware Bar Offers Limited Practice Privilege in Wake of Exam CancellationThe court's limited practice privilege order follows its cancellation of the state's bar exam as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, and those who planned to take the exam this year can apply to the Board of Bar Examiners to begin their legal careers prior to the 2021 testing date.
By Ellen Bardash
2 minute read
August 11, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Eckert Seamans Partner Accused of Helping Defraud InvestorsA federal lawsuit claims a Pennsylvania businessman and his longtime attorney used Delaware income funds to defraud investors of millions.
By Ellen Bardash
4 minute read
August 10, 2020 | Delaware Law Weekly
Faegre Drinker Hires Partner as Part of Finance and Restructuring Practice ExpansionBrett Fallon said he was also motivated in part by his history with many members of the finance and restructuring group, including Faegre Drinker co-chair Andrew Kassner.
By Ellen Bardash
3 minute read
August 10, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Ross Aronstam Firm Joined by Wachtell and Munger Tolles in Representing McDonald's in Case Against Ex-CEOMcDonald's filed its complaint, signed by Garrett B. Moritz of Ross Aronstam, Monday in the Delaware Court of Chancery, stating Easterbrook's termination would have been handled differently had information about his alleged sexual relationships with several other employees been known.
By Ellen Bardash
4 minute read
August 07, 2020 | New York Law Journal
French Lawyer in New York Is Plaintiff in Lawsuit Over Government Preboarding COVID Testing Mandate"I'm a New York attorney who also happens to be French and very annoyed by what's going on," said Pierre Ciric, who is among the plaintiffs saying the prime minister's directive is a burden on French citizens who struggle to get test results in the United States.
By Ellen Bardash
2 minute read
August 07, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider
California Judge Says Right to Jury Trial Overrides Agreement to Litigate in DelawareOne attorney in the case said the California case calls into question how courts in many states with constitutional rights to jury trial may evaluate forum selection clauses that specify Delaware Chancery Court as a jurisdiction.
By Ellen Bardash
5 minute read
August 05, 2020 | Delaware Law Weekly
Delaware Courts Announce 5th Monthlong State of Emergency ExtensionUnder the new order, Delaware's state courts will remain in Phase 2, in which some court proceedings are being held in person and many are being held with one or more parties appearing virtually, of their four-phase reopening plan.
By Ellen Bardash
2 minute read
August 04, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Corporate Litigator Hired as Young Conaway's Newest PartnerRyan Newell's lateral move comes after nearly eight years at Connolly Gallagher, during which he was frequently appointed by the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Superior Court as a special discovery master or discovery facilitator.
By Ellen Bardash
3 minute read
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