Issue of January 2nd, 2008

Pa. Court Strikes Fiduciary Duty Claim Using Del. Law

An out-of-state court had a chance to apply Delaware law recently when the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County partially granted a motion for summary judgment in the case The Pyrites Co. Inc. v. Century Indemnity Co.    More


Chancery Ruling May Let Plaintiffs Pierce Backdating Probes

A recent ruling in a stock option backdating case has given plaintiffs lawyers new hope of cutting through the attorney-client privilege that has often protected the juicy details of internal investigations.    More

NEWS IN BRIEF:

• Chipman Makes Partner at Edwards Angell
• CBLH Charity Event Meets With Success

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