Litigation developments: core M&A and corporate governance doctrines
Compliance Perspectives: Due Diligence and Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO)
For business owners in Ohio, the corporate form provides a fundamental protection: limited liability. This legal shield separates personal assets from business debts and obligations, allowing entrepreneurs to take calculated...more
For years, Delaware has been the default domicile for growing late-stage companies (and most companies generally, for that matter). For the reasons detailed in these CapitalXchange posts from June 2025 and September 2025,...more
Thinking about where to incorporate your company? While Delaware has long been the go-to choice for startups formed as corporations in the US, we’ve observed that recent changes in the legal landscape and statements by public...more
A high-profile discussion has continued among many in the market over the status of Delaware as the favored state of incorporation compared to other states. Nevada and Texas have continued to engage in competitive efforts and...more
Texas is in the spotlight after several companies chose to move their legal home from Delaware to Texas. In 2025, Texas overhauled the Texas Business Organizations Code (the TBOC) to make the state more attractive for...more
Texas has reshaped its corporate landscape through four landmark laws designed to provide businesses in Texas with greater governance flexibility and reduced litigation risk....more
For decades, Delaware has been the default choice for incorporation – either at formation or in anticipation of an initial public offering (IPO). As we noted in this June 2025 CapitalXchange article, recent developments have...more
Controversial Delaware SB 21 was signed into law last evening after passage yesterday by the legislature. According to this Statement from the office of Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, the Governor has “signed Senate Bill 21...more
On March 13, 2025, the Delaware Senate unanimously approved proposed amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law, which would, among other things, provide a new safe harbor for “interested” transactions involving...more
The annual DGCL amendments this year carry a little more urgency than before. SB21 was rushed through to the Delaware Senate in mid-February, bypassing the normal process that involves recommendation by the Council of the...more
Recent decisions in the Delaware courts have prompted many corporate groups to re-evaluate if Delaware is the best domicile for their operations. Delaware has been the first choice US jurisdiction for incorporating corporate...more
If enacted, the amendments would significantly impact the risk-benefit considerations for public and private companies contemplating reincorporation or going public in a different jurisdiction. ...more
On February 17, 2025, Senate Bill No. 21 was introduced in the Delaware State Senate to amend the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL)....more
On Monday, Delaware State Senator Bryan Townsend introduced Senate Bill 21 which would, among other things, statutorily define "controlling stockholder" and substantially change the rules governing the "cleansing" of...more
On February 17, 2025, Delaware’s legislative leaders and Governor announced landmark legislation and initiatives that would, if enacted into law, result in welcome and much-needed amendments to Delaware corporate law to...more
Certain amendments to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (DLLCA), the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (DRULPA), the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act (DRUPA) and the Delaware General...more