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Delaware Supreme Court Rules That Corporations May Require Securities Act Claims to be Litigated in Federal Court

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The Delaware Supreme Court recently ruled that corporations may require stockholders to litigate claims under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) in federal court, holding that such forum provisions in corporate...more

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Special Permit Applicants Must Prove That Proposed Use Complies With Bylaws

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If you’re seeking a special permit for a project, be prepared to prove that your proposal complies with the town’s bylaws. First things first. What is a special permit? Generally, a special permit allows an applicant to...more

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Delaware Chancery Court Upholds Forum Selection Bylaws

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The Delaware Chancery Court held on June 25 that forum selection bylaw provisions, which purport to control the forum in which certain litigation relating to a corporation must be brought, are statutorily and contractually...more

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Should Your Board Adopt an Exclusive Forum Bylaw?

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Exclusive forum charter and bylaw provisions limit certain types of shareholder litigation to the corporation’s jurisdiction of incorporation, and so potentially reduce or eliminate the cost and strategic difficulties of...more

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