Issue of February 13th, 2008

Chancery Battle Between Media Giants Shaping Up

Three complaints were filed in quick succession in the Court of Chancery recently, the beginning of what could be another big media case in Delaware.    More


Chief Justice Steele Presents Proposed Budget to Committee

Chief Justice Myron T. Steele of the Delaware Supreme Court made his fiscal year 2009 budget presentation to the Joint Finance Committee of the General Assembly in Dover on Feb. 6.    More


Advocate: Ban Tax Strategy Patent or Cut Infringement Liability

In her annual report to Congress, the National Taxpayer Advocate is urging Congress either to prohibit tax strategy patents or to limit liability for infringing them.    More

NEWS IN BRIEF:

• The Bayard Firm Donates to Bankruptcy Institute
• Mili New Chief Deputy at Register of Wills
• Barros Elected to Chair AALS Property Law Unit
• Martin Releases Second DOC Report

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