Eric S. Almon at Holland & Knight LLP

Delaware Federal Court Dismisses Say-on-Pay Complaint

In a recent opinion, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware dismissed a derivative complaint brought as a result of a negative shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation. The court found that...more

4/3/2013 - Derivative Suit Dodd-Frank Executive Compensation Say-on-Pay Shareholder Votes Shareholders Wages

Delaware Chancery Court Dismisses Action for Advancement of Legal Fees and Expenses

In a recent letter opinion, the Delaware Chancery Court dismissed an action brought under 8 Del. C. §145(e) for advancement of legal fees and expenses. Plaintiff David F. Miller III previously served as president, chief...more

1/29/2013 - Attorney's Fees Board of Directors Business Judgment Rule Bylaws Fiduciary Duty Mandatory Advancement Waste

FINRA Proposes Rule Changes in Connection with JOBS Act

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD)) filed with the SEC proposed rule changes intended to conform to certain requirements of the JOBS Act,...more

10/22/2012 - Emerging Growth Companies FINRA IPO JOBS Act SEC

Federal Court Applies Delaware Law to Dismiss Shareholder Derivative Claims

On August 21, 2012, Judge Richard G. Andrews of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware dismissed without prejudice a shareholder derivative action alleging that a corporation's 2010 proxy statement...more

9/10/2012 - Business Judgment Rule Derivative Suit

FINRA Increases Corporate Financing Filing Fees

On June 8, 2012, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) filed with the SEC a proposed rule change increasing certain fees for filing documents under FINRA Rule 5110 (Corporate Financing Rule - Underwriting Terms...more

7/2/2012 - FINRA SEC

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