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National Law Firms See Promise in Delaware, Spurred by Changing Demand for Bankruptcy Work

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:47:18 EST

Three Am Law Second Hundred and midsize firms have all opened Wilmington offices since the start of 2026 with the help of lateral bankruptcy partners, while several other large firms have added on partners to pre-existing bases in the state.

Judicial Information Center Chief Named Delaware's Next State Court Administrator

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:31:28 EST

Kenneth J. Kelemen, who has been with the judiciary since 2007 and most recently led the Judicial Information Center, has served as the acting state court administrator since February following the retirement of Gayle Lafferty.

Chancery Binds Party to Contract Amendment He Claimed Not to Have Read but Which He Assented to Through Conduct, Accepting the Benefits

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:36:59 EST

As demonstrated by the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision in Lafferty v. Corient Partners, Delaware courts will hold parties to these “nested incorporated documents, where parties have assented to their incorporation.

Mixed Verdict, Alleged Jury Bias Expected to Be Focus of Musk Securities Appeals, Experts Say

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:49:35 EST

Before Musk can appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, post-trial motion practice must be completed at the district court level.

Chancellor Grants Random Reassignment of Tesla Shareholder Litigation

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:03:59 EST

Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, the top jurist on the Delaware Court of Chancery, sent a letter to counsel on Monday granting Musk's motion to reassign the cases but denying the motion for her recusal.

Lowenstein Sandler Launches in Delaware With Debtor-Side Bankruptcy Practice

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:17:53 EST

Former Polsinelli bankruptcy co-chair Christopher Ward will lead the new office.

Delaware Supreme Court, in Split Decision, Holds Post-Demand Evidence Admissible in Books-and-Records Litigation

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:16:48 EST

The case involves records related to Paramount and Skydance Media's $8 billion merger. Justice Gary F. Traynor wrote the majority opinion, joined by two other justices. But Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. and Justice Karen L. Valihura partially dissented, stating creating the bright-line rule Paramount urged would block many cases from the...

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Elon Musk Seeks Chancellor's Recusal, Citing Her Reaction to LinkedIn Post on Securities Case

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:33:22 EST

The motion references two recent LinkedIn posts, each related to the securities class action trial where a San Francisco federal jury concluded two of Musk's statements made by Musk in the leadup to his 2022 acquisition of what was at the time Twitter Inc. amounted to securities fraud.

Former Client Sues NLJ 500 Firm for Underlying $1.8M Dela. Shareholder Suit Judgment

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:27:55 EST

"We are aware of the filing of this complaint, and we will address the claims directly in the appropriate forum—the United States District Court," the firm's managing partner told Law.com in an emailed statement.

Public Finance Partners Boost Barnes & Thornburg's Growing Delaware Office

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:59:59 EST

Barnes & Thornburg recently announced the arrival of partners Emilie Ninan and Silvia Shin in the firm's Delaware office.

A Policyholder's Top-10 Guide to Delaware D&O Insurance Disputes

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

It is important that companies purchase the right policy for their needs and know how to navigate the often-complex claims process.

Del.'s 3 Branches of Gov't Combine to Address Market Uncertainty, Predictability for Corporate Planners: 'Moelis', 'Tesla' and Revised Section 144

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:49:59 EST

The recent actions by Delaware's three branches of government affirm that Delaware is committed to addressing market uncertainty and maintaining the Delaware Supreme Court's commitment to providing predictable guidance to corporate planners.

Quinn Emanuel Posts Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Growth in Revenue, Profits

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:59:59 EST

Quinn Emanuel saw a 16% jump in net income and a 12.6% rise in gross revenue in 2025 amid sustained demand for the litigation firm.