Michael M Farhang

Michael M Farhang

September 27, 2017 | Delaware Business Court Insider

'Sparton v. O'Neil': The Effect of Disclaimers on M&A Fraud Claims

To what extent can parties to a merger agreement contract around Delaware common-law protections against extracontractual fraud?

By Michael M. Farhang

7 minute read

September 21, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Special Interests at Stake When Dealing with Distressed Insurers

While most attorneys are familiar with the automatic litigation stay under Section 362 of the federal Bankruptcy Code, few may be aware of the different procedures for pursuing claims against distressed insurers.

By Michael M. Farhang and Andrew M. Roach

16 minute read

December 16, 2015 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery Allows Advancement Claims to Proceed in Del. Despite Illinois Action

Plaintiffs bringing claims for advancement under Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law have traditionally benefited from a judicial preference for having such claims resolved by Delaware courts.

By Michael M. Farhang

5 minute read

December 16, 2015 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery Allows Advancement Claims to Proceed in Del. Despite Illinois Action

Plaintiffs bringing claims for advancement under Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law have traditionally benefited from a judicial preference for having such claims resolved by Delaware courts.

By Michael M. Farhang

5 minute read

September 16, 2015 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Flawed Process Results in Flawed Valuation Determination

A recent post-trial memorandum opinion highlights the Delaware Court of Chancery's continuing focus on the integrity of valuation determinations in the context of controller-induced mergers.

By Michael M. Farhang and Colin B. Davis

5 minute read

September 16, 2015 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Flawed Process Results in Flawed Valuation Determination

A recent post-trial memorandum opinion highlights the Delaware Court of Chancery's continuing focus on the integrity of valuation determinations in the context of controller-induced mergers.

By Michael M. Farhang and Colin B. Davis

5 minute read

September 24, 2014 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Demand Futility Standards in the Executive Compensation Context

On May 5, Andre G. Bouchard was sworn in as the Delaware Court of Chancery's newest chancellor. Since taking the bench, Bouchard has authored two recent opinions exploring the standards for pleading demand futility in stockholder derivative cases.

By Michael M. Farhang and Patrick Doust

7 minute read