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Judge Rules Shareholders Can Pursue Derivative Claim Following A "Conversion"

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A year ago, I posited the question whether a derivative suit can survive a conversion. I raised that question in reference to Palkon v. Maffei, 2024 WL 678204 (Del. Ch. Feb. 20, 2024), in which the plaintiffs unsuccessfully...more

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When Dismissing A Case Violates Due Process

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When a shareholder sues derivatively, the shareholder is seeking relief not for itself, but for the corporation.  Therefore, it should be expected that the shareholder is not free to compromise or dismiss the suit absent...more

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Judge Finds Demand Futility Is A "Live" Issue

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A recent ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Anthony J. Battaglia addresses whether demand futility is an affirmative defense that must be asserted in an answer or raised in a motion to dismiss.  In re Franklin Wireless, 2024...more

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Can A Derivative Suit Survive Conversion?

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In Palkon v. Maffei, 2024 WL 678204 (Del. Ch. Feb. 20, 2024), the plaintiffs sought to enjoin the proposed conversions of TripAdvisor, Inc. and  Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. into Nevada.  As noted in this post, Vice...more

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Nevada's Director Liability Standard Defeats Another Derivative Suit

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NRS 78.138(3) imposes a statutory presumption that other than in cases of a change in control of the corporation, directors and officers, in deciding upon matters of business, act in good faith, on an informed basis and with...more

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Lack Of Knowledge Defeats Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Claim

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Yesterday's post discussed Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil's ruling in Barenbaum v. Palleschi, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 180624 that the plaintiff's derivative claims were not "validly in litigation".  The case involved allegations that...more

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Court Finds Derivative Claims Involving Nevada Corporation Were Not "Validly In Litigation"

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A shareholder bringing a derivative claim, faces a choice.  The shareholder can either make a demand on the board of directors and then challenge the board's decision not to proceed or file a complaint alleging that the...more

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Nevada Supreme Court Finds California Precedent "Persuasive" In Appeal Of Derivative Action

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What, if any, is the standing of a corporation in a derivative action?  Until this month, that question was yet to be addressed by the Nevada Supreme Court.  We now have an answer....more

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