Issue of May 14th, 2008

Del. High Court Rejects Mold Appeal on Causation Grounds

The Delaware Supreme Court brought a mold contamination case, Campbell v. DiSabatino, back to the fundamental question of causation in its April 23 ruling.    More


Corporate Code Changes Discussed at Widener Conference

Delaware’s corporate code was last overhauled in 1967, and on May 5, lawyers and scholars got together at the Widener University School of Law to contemplate substantial changes.    More


Chancery Opinion: Companies Should Be Precise in Bylaws

A ruling from Vice Chancellor John W. Noble is the latest from the Court of Chancery to send the clear message that companies need to be precise with the language of their bylaws and annual meeting notices.    More


Report: 2007 Set Record Year for Business Formations

The Division of Corporations of the Delaware Department of State in its 2007 Annual Report revealed that the year was Delaware’s best ever for business formations and a record year for revenue.    More



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