Judge Bartle Denies Capano’s Federal Appeal

Thomas Capano, the once prominent Delaware lawyer, has lost his bid for a new trial on charges of murdering his mistress in 1996 now that a federal judge has rejected his argument that the jury should have had the option of convicting him on a lesser charge such as manslaughter or second-degree murder.    More


Grant & Eisenhofer D.C. Office Focuses on False Claims Act

Wilmington-based securities and corporate governance firm Grant & Eisenhofer recently opened an office in Washington, D.C., and has moved into a new practice area, now handling federal and state False Claims Act, whistleblower and employee class action litigation.    More


Court of Chancery Compels Production of Special Panel Communications With Counsel

Ryan v. Gifford (the “action”), is a derivative action pending in the Delaware Court of Chancery arising from admitted stock option backdating that occurred at Maxim Integrated Products Inc.    More

NEWS IN BRIEF:

• Three Associates Join Potter Anderson Firm
• Widener Law Starts New Online Journal

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