Issue of January 30th, 2008

Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in IAB Case

Based on the fact that an Industrial Accident Board hearing officer had filed a claim similar to one that came before her a few years later, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled in Home Paramount Pest Control v. Gibbs that she should have recused herself.    More


Tentative Settlement Reached in Tyson Foods Derivative Suit

Tyson Foods Inc., certain of its former and current directors, and two of its shareholders reached an agreement to settle a derivative suit on Jan. 18 that was pending in the Court of Chancery.    More


Freeh Group International Has Global Plans

Wilmington got an infusion of global flavor when Freeh Group International chose the city as its headquarters. The consulting firm is named for Louis J. Freeh, who served as director of the FBI during the Clinton administration, and was senior vice chairman and general counsel at MBNA from 2001 until January 2006.    More

Review of Selected 2007 Chancery and Supreme Court Cases
This is the third year that I have provided a brief overview of selected key corporate and commercial decisions from the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court based on summaries of those same decisions that I have posted on my blog.    More

NEWS IN BRIEF:

• Connolly Bove Expands Office in Los Angeles
• Gauthier Attends Meeting of International Institute
• Court Renovations to Start
• Clarification

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