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Tom McParland

Tom McParland

Tom McParland of New York Law Journal can be contacted at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @TMcParlandALM.

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October 21, 2015 | Delaware Law Weekly

For Parsons, a Career in Law Was Not Always Expected

During his time on the nation's pre-eminent business court, Vice Chancellor Donald F. Parsons Jr. has presided over some of the country's most highly discussed and contentious corporate cases. His decisions have been widely hailed for their careful, workmanlike nature, and he has earned a reputation as one of the state's most respected jurists.

By Tom McParland

5 minute read

October 15, 2015 | Delaware Law Weekly

Denn Proposes Sweeping Criminal Justice Reforms

Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn said Thursday the Department of Justice would drop its opposition to amending the state's "three strikes and you're out" law and propose a package of criminal justice reforms to the General Assembly, including reduced mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent offenders.

By Tom McParland

2 minute read

October 14, 2015 | Delaware Law Weekly

Wilmington Law Firm Maron Marvel Sets Expansion Sights on Southeast

Wilmington-based law firm Maron Marvel Bradley & Anderson announced last week that it has nearly doubled its size after adding 32 attorneys and 60 support staff, all from the national law firm of Forman Watkins Krutz & Tardy in Jackson, Mississippi.

By Tom McParland

3 minute read

October 14, 2015 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Corporate Litigator Montgomery-Reeves Tapped to Join Chancery

Gov. Jack Markell on Tuesday named Tamika Montgomery-Reeves, a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, as his choice to be the next vice chancellor on the Delaware Court of Chancery.

By Tom McParland

4 minute read

October 14, 2015 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery Court Greenlights Contribution Claims

Medical-device manufacturer AngioScore made a claim for contribution from four companies started by a founder and former director, who has been defending himself against federal suits brought by his old company, the Delaware Court of Chancery has ruled.

By Tom McParland

5 minute read

October 14, 2015 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery Court Tosses Shareholder Claims in Freeport-McMoRan Case

The Delaware Court of Chancery has dismissed direct and derivative claims filed by a Freeport-McMoRan Inc. investor alleging the mining and energy company improperly issued its CEO $35 million in stock.

By Tom McParland

4 minute read

October 14, 2015 | Delaware Law Weekly

School District Electioneering Case Likely Headed to Trial

In an opinion allowing a suit over tactics in a school board election to continue, the Delaware Court of Chancery last week laid out a possible roadmap for the parties to follow in a high-profile dispute that has already prompted an investigation by the Delaware Department of Justice and inspired legislation at the statehouse.

By Tom McParland

4 minute read

October 14, 2015 | Delaware Law Weekly

Wilmington Law Firm Maron Marvel Sets Expansion Sights on Southeast

Wilmington-based law firm Maron Marvel Bradley & Anderson announced last week that it has nearly doubled its size after adding 32 attorneys and 60 support staff, all from the national law firm of Forman Watkins Krutz & Tardy in Jackson, Mississippi.

By Tom McParland

3 minute read

October 13, 2015 | Delaware Law Weekly

Wilmington Law Firm Maron Marvel Sets Expansion Sights on Southeast

Wilmington-based law firm Maron Marvel Bradley & Anderson announced last week that it has nearly doubled its size after adding 32 attorneys and 60 support staff, all from the national law firm of Forman Watkins Krutz & Tardy in Jackson, Mississippi.

By Tom McParland

3 minute read

October 13, 2015 | Delaware Law Weekly

Wilmington Law Firm Maron Marvel Sets Expansion Sights on Southeast

Wilmington-based law firm Maron Marvel Bradley & Anderson announced last week that it has nearly doubled its size after adding 32 attorneys and 60 support staff, all from the national law firm of Forman Watkins Krutz & Tardy in Jackson, Mississippi.

By Tom McParland

3 minute read