Shareholder Rights

Applicability of Proposed Amendment to Section 251 of the DGCL to Hostile Offers

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/17/2013

The Delaware State Bar Association has recently proposed an amendment to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DCGL”) that would significantly modify the way acquisitions of Delaware public companies are effected by...more

What’s The Right Way To Respond To A Shareholder Books And Records Request?

by Rick Gallagher, M. Todd Scott, Alex Talarides | Orrick - Securities Litigation and Regulatory... on 5/17/2013

Delaware law gives shareholders the right to request corporate books and records in order to investigate issues that are of interest to them. ...more

New Jersey Makes Itself Business Friendly

by Marshall McLean | McCarter & English, LLP on 4/8/2013

On April 2, 2013, Governor Chris Christie signed P.L. 2013, C.40, P.L. 2013, C.41 and P.L. 2013, C.42 into law. The three laws are intended to make New Jersey more business friendly by aligning New Jersey's corporate statutes...more

New Jersey Amends Its Corporate Laws to Create a More Business-Friendly Climate

by Michael Rowan, Craig Zappetti | Saul Ewing LLP on 4/4/2013

On April 1, 2013, Governor Chris Christie signed into law a three-bill package designed to make New Jersey businesses more competitive in the global marketplace, attract new businesses to New Jersey, and make New Jersey law...more

The CSA Proposes a New Framework for Shareholder Rights Plans and Amendments to the Early Warning Reporting Regime

by Paul Barbeau, Kevin Lynch, James McClary, William Osler, David Phillips, Jon Truswell | Bennett Jones LLP on 3/25/2013

Last week, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a proposed new regulatory framework for shareholder rights plans under National Instrument 62-105 Security Holder Rights Plans, and significant changes to...more

Ten Questions You Should Ask When Negotiating a Shareholders Agreement

by The R. Bernard Law Group on 3/22/2013

In fundraising negotiations with our small business and emerging growth companies clients we always have one eye on the follow on negotiations that will be necessary for the shareholders agreement. If we are lucky the...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - March 18, 2013

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/19/2013

In This Issue: *Financial Industry Developments - CFTC Announces the Start of Mandatory Clearing - CFTC Reminds Market Participants of Swap Data Reporting Requirements - Rating Agency Developments...more

SEC No Action Relief for Advisory Agreement Amendment Without Shareholder Approval

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 3/19/2013

On February 27, the SEC Division of Investment Management granted no action relief to Emerging Global Advisors, LLC (EGA) and Emerging Global Shares Trust (Trust), allowing EGA to amend its investment advisory agreement with...more

CSA Proposes National Instrument 62-105: Security Holder Rights Plans

by Aleksandra Doerffer | Dentons on 3/18/2013

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment proposed National Instrument 62-105 Security Holder Rights Plans, with the intention of establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework in respect of rights...more

New Rights Plan and Defensive Tactics Proposals Shift Canadian M&A Landscape

by Doug Bryce, Jeremy Fraiberg, Donald Gilchrist, Alex Gorka, Clay Horner, Emmanuel Pressman, Robert Yalden | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 3/15/2013

A newly-proposed Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) rule on shareholder rights plans and an alternative proposal on defensive tactics from the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) of Quebec would, if adopted, each...more

Delaware Chancery Court Addresses Records Inspection Requests Standards

by Tenley Mochizuki, Bruce Sabados | Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 3/13/2013

The Delaware Chancery Court recently addressed the limits of shareholder inspection rights, holding that such requests must be specifically related to a proper purpose....more

Virgin Media's Lawyer on Liberty Global Deal [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 3/5/2013

Mar. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Timothy Peterson, partner and member of the Securities Group at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, talks with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck about his representation of Virgin Media Inc. in its recent...more

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Applicability of Proposed Amendment to Section 251 of the DGCL to Hostile Offers

What’s The Right Way To Respond To A Shareholder Books And Records Request?

New Jersey Makes Itself Business Friendly

New Jersey Amends Its Corporate Laws to Create a More Business-Friendly Climate

The CSA Proposes a New Framework for Shareholder Rights Plans and Amendments to the Early Warning Reporting Regime

Ten Questions You Should Ask When Negotiating a Shareholders Agreement

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - March 18, 2013

SEC No Action Relief for Advisory Agreement Amendment Without Shareholder Approval

CSA Proposes National Instrument 62-105: Security Holder Rights Plans

New Rights Plan and Defensive Tactics Proposals Shift Canadian M&A Landscape

Delaware Chancery Court Addresses Records Inspection Requests Standards

Virgin Media's Lawyer on Liberty Global Deal [Video]

Shareholder Derivative Action Versus Shareholder Direct Action – A Basic Explanation

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Waive” Standstill Provisions and the Board’s Duty to Stay Informed

Amending California's dissenters' rights statute

"SEC Considering Disclosure of Political Activity Spending"

2013 U.S. Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures FAQ (Excluding Compensation-Related Questions)

Private Placements By Acquisition Targets – Another Regulatory Grey Area

Virgin Media's Lawyer on Liberty Global Deal [Video]

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