Tom McParland

February 24, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

The Delaware Superior Court applied the McWane doctrine in dismissing an insurance coverage suit against Global Aerospace Inc. and five other aircraft insurance companies brought by a company whose plane crashed at an airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2012.

By Tom McParland

4 minute read

February 24, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

In two bench rulings this month, the Delaware Court of Chancery addressed how it would evaluate disclosure-only settlements for the first time since a landmark ruling in January that established a tougher standard by which the settlements would be judged.

By Tom McParland

5 minute read

February 24, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

In the first month of 2016, attorneys for E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. secured the dismissal of three cases in state and federal courts that reduced the chemical giant's exposure to liability ahead of a merger with Dow Chemical Co.

By Tom McParland

5 minute read

February 24, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

Against a backdrop of changing laws and increased threats, Delaware bar leaders are stepping up their efforts to educate attorneys and clients on how to protect data and bolster cybersecurity practices.

By Tom McParland

5 minute read

February 19, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

In the first month of 2016, attorneys for E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. secured the dismissal of three cases in state and federal courts that reduced the chemical giant's exposure to liability ahead of a merger with Dow Chemical Co.

By Tom McParland

4 minute read

February 18, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

Former Vice Chancellor Donald F. Parsons Jr. is joining Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell, the Wilmington firm where he started his career, as senior counsel next month, the firm announced Wednesday.

By Tom McParland

4 minute read

February 17, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Former Delaware Superior Court Judge Joseph R. Slights III, Gov. Jack Markell's choice to serve as the next vice chancellor on the Court of Chancery, is actively considering establishing his permanent residence in Kent County, sources said last week.

By Tom McParland

3 minute read

February 17, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

The Delaware Supreme Court this week upheld the Chancery Court's dismissal of a derivative suit on the grounds that a prior ruling in federal bankruptcy court stripped the plaintiff of standing and prevented him from relitigating bad-faith claims against supermarket operator Giant Eagle.

By Tom McParland

5 minute read

February 17, 2016 | Delaware Business Court Insider

A representative of a limited partnership was also acting in his role as manager of a parent company in making a proper books-and-records request, and his inspection should not be limited, the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled last week.

By Tom McParland

4 minute read

February 17, 2016 | Delaware Law Weekly

The Delaware Supreme Court on Feb. 12 upheld a man's gun convictions, just two days after the justices grappled with the question of whether the seizure of a witness was related to a civil traffic stop and allowed under state law.

By Tom McParland

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