As we’ve discussed previously, it is imperative that a stockholder making a books and records demand under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) comply with all statutory requirements. The recent decision of Martin Floreani et al. v. FloSports, Inc., C.A. No. 2023-0684-LM (Del. Ch. Oct. 31, 2024) underscores this
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An Updated Primer on Delaware Books and Records Demands Pursuant to Section 220 of the DGCL
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Delaware stockholders and directors have an important tool in their arsenal to obtain information from a Delaware corporation: Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”). The statute confers standing upon stockholders or directors to demand inspection of the books and records of a Delaware corporation. 8 Del. C. § 220.
This post will…
Chancery Determines that Arbitration Filings Are Not Confidential Under Rule 5.1
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In the recent decision of Product Madness, Inc. v. Brooke Kingston, the Delaware Court of Chancery addressed whether portions of Product Madness, Inc.’s complaint and exhibits, related to a confirmed arbitration award, should remain confidential under Court of Chancery Rule 5.1. The Court concluded they should not.
Factual Background:
Product Madness is a corporation…
Delaware Court of Chancery Denies Defendants’ Motion for Stay Pending Appeal After Kirpat Factor Analysis
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In a recent action brought under Section 225 of the DGCL, the Delaware Court of Chancery validated a written consent removing Defendants Long Deng and Mark Fang from iFresh, Inc.’s (“iFresh”) Board of Directors and appointing new directors in their stead. A summary of the decision can be found here. Defendants filed an…
Delaware Court of Chancery Upholds Written Consent Removing Board of Directors in Section 225 Action
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In the decision of Dengrong Zhou v. Long Deng and Mark Fang, C.A. No. 2021-0026-JRS (Del. Ch. Apr. 6, 2022) (Mem. Op.), the Delaware Court of Chancery found that a majority of stakeholders from iFresh, Inc. (the “Control Group”) had validly executed a written consent (the “Consent”) removing Defendants Deng and Fang from the…
Section 225 of the DGCL: Challenges to Director Elections, Appointments, Removals or Resignations
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Section 225 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is an important and powerful tool for any shareholder, director or officer seeking to challenge the results of an election of directors of a Delaware corporation, along with the appointment, removal or resignation of any director or officer.
From a procedural perspective, a party seeking such relief…