Tom McParland

March 30, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

While Chancellor Andre G. Bouchard's first two years leading the Court of Chancery have been marked by considerable turnover on the bench, his tenure has also coincided with the implementation of process improvements and legislation that have combined to cause an uptick in filings.

By Tom McParland

11 minute read

March 29, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

Calling its terms unconscionable, the Court of Chancery this month voided a payday loan that required a former hotel housekeeper to pay back $1,820 on a $200 principal.

By Tom McParland

9 minute read

March 29, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

Legislative action on state Attorney General Matt Denn's criminal justice reforms proposals continued last week, as one major bill cleared the full Senate and another advanced easily out of committee.

By Tom McParland

9 minute read

March 29, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

Wilmington firms are seeing little fluctuation in size and work, even as some out-of-town firms have stepped up their presence there, with an eye toward the Court of Chancery and an increasing focus on intellectual property.

By Tom McParland

10 minute read

March 23, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

The Delaware Judiciary last week launched a completely revamped, mobile-friendly website, capping nearly a year of in-house collaboration that produced the first major overhaul to courts.delaware.gov since 2009.

By Tom McParland

9 minute read

March 23, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

Long-time Master in Chancery Abigail M. LeGrow on March 18 publicly took the oath of office to serve on the Delaware Superior Court, as she transitions from her fact-finding role on the court of equity to her first judgeship on the statewide trial court.

By Tom McParland

9 minute read

March 23, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

A Delaware Superior Court commissioner dealt a blow to automotive supplier BorgWarner's attempt to compel compliance with a subpoena seeking production of confidential information from an arbitration proceeding in order to defend itself in an unrelated case in Illinois.

By Tom McParland

10 minute read

March 21, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

Former Master in Chancery Abigail M. LeGrow on March 18 publicly took the oath of office to serve as a judge on the Delaware Superior Court, as those close to her touted her experience, talent and work ethic as a corporate litigator and officer on the Court of Chancery.

By Tom McParland

7 minute read

March 16, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

The Delaware Senate on Wednesday unanimously confirmed Joseph R. Slights III to serve as vice chancellor on the Court of Chancery, putting to rest questions about his residency that were raised by his nomination.

By Tom McParland

9 minute read

March 16, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

The Delaware Supreme Court recently ruled the three-year statute of limitations for an insurance bad-faith claim accrues when an excess judgment becomes final and is no longer appealable.

By Tom McParland

5 minute read