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US Supreme Court rules against Delaware in $400M interstate unclaimed property dispute

JURIST

MARCH 1, 2023

In Delaware v. The case centered on a dispute between Delaware and 30 other states involving MoneyGram Payments Systems, a money transfer company incorporated in Delaware. Until now, MoneyGram operated under the assumption that the FDA did not apply to these instruments and transferred the unclaimed funds to Delaware.

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Delaware court rules Fox Corp. must face election coverage defamation lawsuit

JURIST

JUNE 22, 2022

A Delaware Superior Court Judge Tuesday ruled Fox Corp. Davis ruled that Delaware’s two-year statute of limitations applies and not New York’s one-year statute of limitations. ” The post Delaware court rules Fox Corp. of election fraud related to the 2020 US presidential election.

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Delaware bankruptcy judge grants motion to keep FTX customer list secret

JURIST

JUNE 10, 2023

Judge John Dorsey of the United States Bankruptcy Court District of Delaware rejected in part and ruled in favor in part of a motion Friday by bankrupt cryptocurrency trading company FTX’s debtors and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors requesting the company’s customer list stay private.

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Delaware father and son found guilty of charges related to January 6 US Capitol breach

JURIST

JUNE 16, 2022

” Following the Capitol breach, the Seefrieds were arrested in Delaware on Janaury 14, 2021. The post Delaware father and son found guilty of charges related to January 6 US Capitol breach appeared first on JURIST - News. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman and verbally confronted several U.S.

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Supreme Court of Delaware Finds Fingerprinter Authentication is Not Required

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JANUARY 10, 2022

Similar to its federal counterpart, Delaware Rule of Evidence 901(a) provides that To satisfy the requirement of authenticating or identifying an item of evidence, the proponent must produce evidence sufficient to support a finding that the item is what the.

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SpaceX Leaves Delaware; Should Others Follow?

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MAY 22, 2024

Overview On January 30, 2024, the Delaware Chancery Court voided Elon Musk’s $55.8 In response, Musk expressed public criticism of the Court’s decision, including posting on X (formerly Twitter) that entrepreneurs and founders should “never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware.” Should companies relocate from Delaware?

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Fox Gets Yet Another Defamation Suit In Delaware State Court

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MAY 11, 2023

The post Fox Gets Yet Another Defamation Suit In Delaware State Court appeared first on Above the Law. Please, oh, please let there be discovery!

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Delaware legislature passes constitutional amendment proposal modifying bail system

JURIST

JULY 1, 2024

The Delaware General Assembly on Sunday passed a constitutional amendment proposal restructuring the Delaware bail system. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 11 passed in the Delaware House of Representatives by 32 – 8 after it passed the Delaware Senate unanimously.

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3 Lessons From The Delaware Bench Bar Conference (Part I)

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

No other district court other than Texas has as much impact on patent litigation as Delaware. The post 3 Lessons From The Delaware Bench Bar Conference (Part I) appeared first on Above the Law.

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3 Lessons From The Delaware Bench Bar Conference (Part II)

Above The Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The goings-on in Delaware are as relevant as ever to patent litigators and their clients. The post 3 Lessons From The Delaware Bench Bar Conference (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Supreme Courts of Delaware and Georgia Act to Regulate Use of Generative AI in the Courts

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In a coincidence of timing that reflects how legal professionals are wrestling with issues around generative artificial intelligence, the supreme courts of Delaware and Georgia issued orders within a day of each other last week relating to the use of AI in the courts and by legal professionals. 21, the Delaware Supreme Court […]

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“Will Zantac ruling make Delaware a mass torts magnet?”

HowAppealing

JUNE 3, 2024

“Will Zantac ruling make Delaware a mass torts magnet?” The post “Will Zantac ruling make Delaware a mass torts magnet?” ” Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360

APRIL 29, 2024

A multi-billion dollar Tesla trust proposal, a Truth Social bond, power plays over Prince's estate, and three in the ring for World Wrestling Entertainment: all of this and much more came up in Delaware Chancery Court dockets last week.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Delaware's Court of Chancery dropped two potentially far-reaching decisions last week: one about founder control at Moelis & Co. and another about TripAdvisor's planned move to Nevada. On top of that, there were new cases involving Citrix Systems, Alcoa Corp., BGC Partners Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald LP.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360

APRIL 15, 2024

Last week, Delaware justices mulled whether one Chancery Court vice chancellor properly voided four company bylaws — just as another vice chancellor voided one more.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360

MAY 6, 2024

billion sale dispute topped the news out of Delaware's Court of Chancery last week. A record $100 million settlement, a fishy Facebook decision, a canceled Amazon delivery and an upended $7.3 There were also new cases involving Hess, Microsoft and the 2022 World Cup.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360

JULY 22, 2024

million shopping mall deal, some questionable Amazon deliveries and long-ago expired ketchup: it was all part of the comings and goings in Delaware's Court of Chancery last week. A $6 million bank fee, a $42.5 billion telecom merger.

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“US appeals court questions bid to block Delaware assault weapons ban”

HowAppealing

MARCH 11, 2024

“US appeals court questions bid to block Delaware assault weapons ban”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has a report that begins, “A U.S. appeals court on Monday expressed skepticism about a bid by gun rights groups to block Delaware’s bans on assault weapons and high-capacity firearm magazines in light of a landmark U.S.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

News broke last week that Delaware's Court of Chancery will say goodbye to its current longest-serving jurist, a development that quickly overshadowed a busy week of new merger and board disputes, fee rulings, settlements, and books-and-records demands.

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Elon Musk Willing To Pay Full Price For Twitter Again After Someone Must Have Explained Delaware Law To Him

Above The Law

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The post Elon Musk Willing To Pay Full Price For Twitter Again After Someone Must Have Explained Delaware Law To Him appeared first on Above the Law. Settling for everything is always a sign that you've got the other side right where you want them.

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Grill Maker Sued In Delaware Over Stockholder CEO Control

Law 360

JANUARY 24, 2024

stockholder sued the grill company in the Delaware Chancery Court, arguing that a deal between Traeger and some of its other stockholders violated state corporate law by giving those stockholders too much power over choosing a CEO. A Traeger Inc.

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Delaware State Police Pay $50,000 To Man Troopers Ticketed For Flipping Them Off

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The post Delaware State Police Pay $50,000 To Man Troopers Ticketed For Flipping Them Off appeared first on Above the Law. From the no-problem,-the-taxpayers-are-good-for-it dept.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In case you missed any of it, here's the wrap-up of legal news from Delaware Chancery Court.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360

JUNE 16, 2023

In case you missed it, here's a recap of all the top news out of Delaware's Chancery Court. Last week in Chancery Court, an aircraft suit crashed, a football suit sailed out of bounds, and shareholders made up with a cosmetics company. The Chancery also registered new cases involving used cars and self-driving trucks.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

New cases in Delaware's Court of Chancery last week alleged "pie in the sky" investments by Palantir Technologies and wasteful satellite-launch contracts by Amazon. The nation's court of equity also logged notice of a $65 million settlement and got ready for another coming up this week that could be almost three times as much.

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“The Honorable Abigail M. LeGrow sworn in as Delaware Supreme Court Justice”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

LeGrow sworn in as Delaware Supreme Court Justice”: The Supreme Court of Delaware issued this news release Tuesday. LeGrow sworn in as Delaware Supreme Court Justice” appeared first on How Appealing. “The Honorable Abigail M. The post “The Honorable Abigail M.

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“How the Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case will affect Delaware”

HowAppealing

MARCH 13, 2023

“How the Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case will affect Delaware”: Brandon Holveck of The News Journal of Wilmington, Delaware has this report. The post “How the Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case will affect Delaware” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Texas Could Be Next Delaware, Attys Say As Biz Court Opens

Law 360

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Law firms have been preparing for the upcoming Texas Business Court since the state announced that it wanted to compete with the Delaware Court of Chancery, but many have adopted a wait-and-see approach to the Lone Star State's newest venue, which opened for cases this week.

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“U Penn president got Delaware judge’s support on LinkedIn. Anger ensued.”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“U Penn president got Delaware judge’s support on LinkedIn. The post “U Penn president got Delaware judge’s support on LinkedIn. Anger ensued.” ” Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. Anger ensued.” ” appeared first on How Appealing.

“Examining how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case affects Delaware”

HowAppealing

MARCH 17, 2023

Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case affects Delaware”: Tom Byrne of Delaware Public Radio has this report. Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case affects Delaware” appeared first on How Appealing. “Examining how the U.S. The post “Examining how the U.S.

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PE Firm's SpaceX Suit Belongs In Delaware, HK Co. Says

Law 360

AUGUST 16, 2024

A Hong Kong company that sued a California-based private equity firm for refusing to invest the company's $50 million into SpaceX says the firm has now sued the company's Chinese parent in California, creating "duplicative proceedings" that ought to be brought in Delaware's Chancery Court.

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Additional classified documents found at Biden Delaware residence

JURIST

JANUARY 15, 2023

White House lawyer Richard Sauber Saturday said more classified documents have been found at President Joe Biden’s Delaware residence. The post Additional classified documents found at Biden Delaware residence appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“Delaware Chief Justice Emphasizes Independence, Like His Father; Childhood conversations formed ideals of judges’ independence; Seitz was appointed as head of Delaware’s judiciary in 2019”

HowAppealing

JUNE 3, 2024

“Delaware Chief Justice Emphasizes Independence, Like His Father; Childhood conversations formed ideals of judges’ independence; Seitz was appointed as head of Delaware’s judiciary in 2019”: Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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“Musk’s $56 Billion Appeal Threatens ‘Dumpster Fire’ Consequences; Judge refuses to reverse landmark decision after investor vote; Sets up appeal to Delaware high court after 6-year legal saga”:

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 5, 2024

“Musk’s $56 Billion Appeal Threatens ‘Dumpster Fire’ Consequences; Judge refuses to reverse landmark decision after investor vote; Sets up appeal to Delaware high court after 6-year legal saga”: Mike Leonard and Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law have this report.

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“How Kirkland Uses Court Shopping to Get an Edge in Bankruptcy; Big Law behemoth favored Houston, Delaware, Richmond courts; Practices raise concern over bankruptcy system fairness”

HowAppealing

AUGUST 6, 2024

“How Kirkland Uses Court Shopping to Get an Edge in Bankruptcy; Big Law behemoth favored Houston, Delaware, Richmond courts; Practices raise concern over bankruptcy system fairness”: Ronnie Greene, James Nani, and Umar Farooq of Bloomberg Law have this report.

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“Delaware Weapons Ban Can Stay in Effect, Third Circuit Says; Preliminary injunction isn’t merited, appeals court says; Court doesn’t say whether challenge likely to ultimately succeed”

HowAppealing

JULY 16, 2024

“Delaware Weapons Ban Can Stay in Effect, Third Circuit Says; Preliminary injunction isn’t merited, appeals court says; Court doesn’t say whether challenge likely to ultimately succeed”: Mike Vilensky of Bloomberg Law has this report on a decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued yesterday.

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US judge refuses to dismiss Hunter Biden gun charges

JURIST

APRIL 14, 2024

” At the time of Weiss’ appointment, he was a US Attorney for the District of Delaware. The federal gun charges against Hunter Biden, brought in the state of Delaware, stem from the allegations that Hunter Biden lied about his drug addiction on federal firearm purchase forms.

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Hunter Biden charged with failure to pay taxes and unlawful possession of a firearm

JURIST

JUNE 20, 2023

The US Attorney for the District of Delaware charged Hunter Biden, US President Joe Biden’s son, on Tuesday with tax and firearm offenses. Previously, Hunter Biden disclosed he was under investigation by the US Attorney’s Office in Delaware in 2020 regarding his taxes. Biden faces two tax-related charges.

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Biden pardons son Hunter for federal felony offenses

JURIST

DECEMBER 1, 2024

He was also convicted on federal gun charges in Delaware earlier this year. .” The President pointed to what he characterized as unusual prosecutorial decisions in both the firearm and tax cases, suggesting that similar cases typically result in less severe consequences. million in taxes between 2016 and 2019.

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US Senate approves bill adding 66 federal judgeships over next decade

JURIST

AUGUST 3, 2024

” Young’s close collaborator, Delaware Senator Chris Coons, also stated, “For decades, Congress has failed to authorize new federal judgeships, creating a massive backlog of case filings for our nation’s federal judges–especially in Delaware, where there are only four active judgeships.”

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Dedicated Originalist Aileen Cannon Can’t Be Bothered To Learn Who These Founding Fathers People Are

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Remember when Thomas Washington crossed the Delaware on a cherry tree? The post Dedicated Originalist Aileen Cannon Can’t Be Bothered To Learn Who These Founding Fathers People Are appeared first on Above the Law.

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Former Delaware DOJ Attorney Joins Chancery As Magistrate

Law 360

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Delaware's judiciary announced this week that a former Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP attorney who also previously worked for the state's Department of Justice has been appointed to serve as a magistrate in the Chancery Court.

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Much To Delaware’s Chagrin, Justice Jackson’s First Opinion Is In!

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The decision may have gone the other way if Delaware just remembered to yell 'Dibs!' The post Much To Delaware’s Chagrin, Justice Jackson’s First Opinion Is In! really loud. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Pot smell didn’t provide probable cause for juvenile’s arrest, top state court says

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled that marijuana and cocaine seized after police arrested a juvenile should be suppressed because the pot smell emanating from…

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US Supreme Court rules against Delaware in $400M interstate unclaimed property dispute

Delaware court rules Fox Corp. must face election coverage defamation lawsuit

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Delaware bankruptcy judge grants motion to keep FTX customer list secret

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Delaware father and son found guilty of charges related to January 6 US Capitol breach

Supreme Court of Delaware Finds Fingerprinter Authentication is Not Required

SpaceX Leaves Delaware; Should Others Follow?

Fox Gets Yet Another Defamation Suit In Delaware State Court

Delaware legislature passes constitutional amendment proposal modifying bail system

3 Lessons From The Delaware Bench Bar Conference (Part I)

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Supreme Courts of Delaware and Georgia Act to Regulate Use of Generative AI in the Courts

“Will Zantac ruling make Delaware a mass torts magnet?”

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

“US appeals court questions bid to block Delaware assault weapons ban”

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Elon Musk Willing To Pay Full Price For Twitter Again After Someone Must Have Explained Delaware Law To Him

Grill Maker Sued In Delaware Over Stockholder CEO Control

Delaware State Police Pay $50,000 To Man Troopers Ticketed For Flipping Them Off

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

“The Honorable Abigail M. LeGrow sworn in as Delaware Supreme Court Justice”

“How the Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case will affect Delaware”

Texas Could Be Next Delaware, Attys Say As Biz Court Opens

“U Penn president got Delaware judge’s support on LinkedIn. Anger ensued.”

“Examining how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case affects Delaware”

PE Firm's SpaceX Suit Belongs In Delaware, HK Co. Says

Additional classified documents found at Biden Delaware residence

“Delaware Chief Justice Emphasizes Independence, Like His Father; Childhood conversations formed ideals of judges’ independence; Seitz was appointed as head of Delaware’s judiciary in 2019”

“Musk’s $56 Billion Appeal Threatens ‘Dumpster Fire’ Consequences; Judge refuses to reverse landmark decision after investor vote; Sets up appeal to Delaware high court after 6-year legal saga”:

“How Kirkland Uses Court Shopping to Get an Edge in Bankruptcy; Big Law behemoth favored Houston, Delaware, Richmond courts; Practices raise concern over bankruptcy system fairness”

“Delaware Weapons Ban Can Stay in Effect, Third Circuit Says; Preliminary injunction isn’t merited, appeals court says; Court doesn’t say whether challenge likely to ultimately succeed”

US judge refuses to dismiss Hunter Biden gun charges

Hunter Biden charged with failure to pay taxes and unlawful possession of a firearm

Biden pardons son Hunter for federal felony offenses

US Senate approves bill adding 66 federal judgeships over next decade

Dedicated Originalist Aileen Cannon Can’t Be Bothered To Learn Who These Founding Fathers People Are

Former Delaware DOJ Attorney Joins Chancery As Magistrate

Much To Delaware’s Chagrin, Justice Jackson’s First Opinion Is In!

Pot smell didn’t provide probable cause for juvenile’s arrest, top state court says

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