June 12, 2019 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Q&A: The Application of Delaware Law in New York CourtsJustin T. Kelton is a partner at Abrams Fensterman in New York, focusing on commercial litigation. He frequently represents clients in business disputes requiring application of Delaware law by New York courts.
By Justin T. Kelton
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February 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Taylor Swift Defeats Broker's 'Wildest Dreams' in $1 Million Commission DisputeJudge Furman's decision in 'Douglas Elliman v. Firefly Entertainment' affirms the longstanding rule in New York that a broker seeking commission in connection with a sale of real estate must prove that it was the “procuring cause” of the transaction.
By Justin T. Kelton
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January 30, 2019 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Equitable Defenses Fall Within Narrow Scope of Section 225 Actions and Must Be ConsideredThe Delaware Court of Chancery in Brown v. Kellar, recently issued a decision clarifying the scope of actions under 8 Del. C. Section 225, which provides a procedure to determine issues that pertain to actions to elect or remove a director or officer.
By Justin T. Kelton
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January 31, 2018 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Plaintiff Who Obtains a Corporate Benefit May Not Target a Stockholder to Pay a Fee AwardIn a recent decision, Judge Andre G. Bouchard of the Delaware Court of Chancery addressed the question of whether a plaintiff who obtains a corporate benefit through litigation may target a particular stockholder to pay a common fund fee award.
By Justin T. Kelton
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