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Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Quashed: Delaware Supreme Court affirms decision quashing subpoena in AT&T unclaimed property audit

On June 1, 2021, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Chancery’s decision to quash an administrative subpoena seeking extensive records in an unclaimed property audit of AT&T. The Delaware Department of Finance...more

McCarter & English, LLP

The Delaware Supreme Court Signals Deference To The Department Of Finance On Unclaimed Property Audit Subpoenas

A recent decision of the Delaware Supreme Court, State of Del., Dept. of Fin. v. AT&T, Inc., Case No. 303, 2020 (Del. June 1, 2021), Seitz, C.J., provides a framework for resolving disputes concerning administrative subpoenas...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Court quashes Delaware’s subpoena of AT&T in unclaimed property dispute

The long-running dispute between states and the business community over the expansive nature of unclaimed property audits has taken a new turn, with a Delaware state court quashing a subpoena served in the course of an audit...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Court Quashes Delaware’s Unclaimed Property Audit Subpoena on Abuse-of-Power Grounds

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In a decision addressing issues of first impression concerning Delaware’s use of subpoenas to enforce unclaimed property laws, the Delaware Court of Chancery has quashed the state’s subpoena in its entirety, holding that...more

Alston & Bird

Pushing Beyond the Limit: Examining the Scope of Subpoenas Issued During Unclaimed Property Audits

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A Delaware court quashed a subpoena aimed at an unclaimed property holder, but the victory may be short-lived. Our Unclaimed Property Team explores the latest court decision addressing a subpoena for records dating back to...more

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Delaware’s Escheats Law Is Back in Court

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Our Unclaimed Property Group examines the latest challenge to Delaware’s Escheats Law, regulations, and audit practices. - Lawsuit in response to state subpoena of holder’s records - Substantive challenge to audit...more

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