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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

DExit Strategy: Delaware’s Books and Records Reset

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Stockholders of Delaware corporations for many years have had the right to examine stock ledgers, stockholder lists and “books and records” for a “proper purpose” under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. ...more

Allen Matkins

For Delaware, Are The Times A-changin'?

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Last Friday, California headquartered Affirm Holdings, Inc. filed preliminary proxy materials for a special meeting of stockholders to consider a proposal to reincorporate from Delaware to Nevada.  Affirm is joining several...more

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For Delaware, The Garden Party May Soon Be Ending Despite SB21

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In speaking with a reporter earlier this year, I observed that this proxy season will tell whether DExit has legs.  While not exactly, a flood, several well-known and lesser-known corporations have recently filed proxy...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Delaware Enacts Significant Changes to Delaware General Corporation Law

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As discussed in Foley’s Corporate Governance Update last month, SB 21: Delaware Responds In The DExit Battle, the Delaware legislature has been moving quickly to ensure that Delaware remains the preeminent home of choice for...more

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The Delaware Empire Strikes Back to Protect its Turf!

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On March 2025, a sweeping reform of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) took effect. SB 21 codifies safe harbors for conflicted transactions, clarifies director independence standards, and significantly tightens...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving...more

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