Issue of October 10th,

Tracinda Case Might Finally Have Come to a Stop

The epic suit between Tracinda Corp., the firm of billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, and DaimlerChrysler most likely came to its end when the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the lower court’s rulings in favor of the automaker.    More


Pileggi Lecturer Analyzes Importance of Del. Corporate Law

This year’s Francis G. Pileggi Distinguished Lecture in Law contemplated the beating heart of the Delaware legal community: the near dominance enjoyed by Delaware in terms of corporate charters.    More


City of Newark Gets Mixed Results in Durkin Appeal

A ruling in federal court was a mixed bag for the city of Newark, with the mix tending more toward bad news than good.    More

NEWS IN BRIEF:

• Widener Schedules Symposium
• Potter Anderson Hires Five Associate Attorneys

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