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Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

9th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Derivative Suit in Favor of Forum Selection Clause Designating Delaware Court of Chancery as...

As we have previously discussed, Lee v. Robert J. Fisher et al., Case No. 20 Civ. 6163 (N.D. Ca.), is one of a growing number of derivative lawsuits brought against public companies (in this case, The Gap Inc.) alleging...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

California Court Upholds Exclusive Federal Forum Charter Provision

On September 1, 2020, Judge Marie S. Weiner of the San Mateo County, California Superior Court held that an exclusive federal forum provision was enforceable under California law. See Wong v. Restoration Robotics, Inc., No....more

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Federal Forum Provisions for Securities Act Claims Upheld by Delaware Supreme Court

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In the last two years, plaintiffs’ lawyers have increasingly been bringing lawsuits under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), such as claims relating to public offerings, in state rather than federal court. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Reversing Chancery Court, Delaware Supreme Court Holds That Federal Forum Provisions in Delaware Corporate Charters Are Valid

On March 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of Delaware held that the “relatively recent phenomenon” of federal forum provisions (“FFPs”) in Delaware companies’ charters, which mandate that stockholder claims arising under the...more

Allen Matkins

Federal Court Rules Boilermakers Didn’t Decide All Issues And Orders Company To File A Form 8-K

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At first glance, the plaintiff’s position in Bushansky v. Armacost, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 88072 (N.D. Cal. June 25, 2014) seems a bit peculiar. The plaintiff had filed suit challenging Chevron Corporation’s adoption of an...more

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A Shot In A Mug Of Beer May Not Be The Answer To This Exclusive Forum Bylaw Case

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In March, Safeway and Albertsons announced that they had entered into a definitive merger agreement. As night follows day, litigation ensued. At least 12 class action complaints were filed by alleged stockholders of...more

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