On December 19, 2025, in a highly-anticipated decision, the Delaware Supreme Court, via a per curiam opinion, reversed the Court of Chancery’s prior decision to rescind Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla […]
Chipman Brown Secures Favorable Ruling in Books and Records Action, Including Fee-Shifting in Favor of the Firm’s Client
12/04/2025
Faillace v. Outlander Gamma 5.2, LLC, C.A. No. 2025-0582-DG Background: On October 24, 2025, the Court of Chancery issued a decision ordering Outlander Gamma 5.2, LLC (“Outlander”), to provide a […]
Court of Chancery Holds Noncompete Provision Is Unreasonable In Scope and Therefore Unenforceable
06/24/2025
Payscale Inc. v. Erin Norman and Bettercomp, Inc., 2025-0118-BWD (June 9, 2025). On June 9, 2025, Vice Chancellor Bonnie W. David granted a motion to dismiss after holding that a […]
Court of Chancery Holds Board’s Adoption of Resolution Reducing Number of Directors Up for Election in the Face of a Proxy Contest Was a Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Issues Injunction Reopening Nomination Window
05/29/2025
Veton Vejseli, et al. v. Scott Duffy, et al., 2025-0232-BWD (Del. Ch. May 21, 2025) On May 21, 2025, following a two-day expedited trial, Vice Chancellor Bonnie W. David held […]
Court of Chancery Finds Waiver of Exclusive Jurisdiction Provision in Employment Agreement and Grants Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens
05/21/2025
Naples Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, PA d/b/a Riverchase Dermatology v. Trisan, C.A. No. 2023-1231-BWD (Del. Ch. May 2, 2025) On May 2, 2025 Vice Chancellor David granted a […]
Court of Chancery Grants Leave for Targeted Summary Judgment Motion on Fox Corporation Director’s Independence
05/02/2025
In re Fox Corporation Derivative Litigation, C.A. No. 2023-0418-BWD (Del. Ch. Apr. 28, 2025) On April 28, 2025, Vice Chancellor Bonnie W. David issued a letter opinion granting a motion […]