JD Supra

Delaware Supreme Court Enforces Form and Manner Requirements for Books-and-Records Demands

As this decision illustrates, Section 220 of the DGCL contains several form and manner requirements for books-and-records demands that the Delaware courts will enforce to deny inspections. Here, some ...

Fee dispute puts Delaware government transparency law to Supreme Court

Delaware's high court heard arguments over a case that could have broad implications for government transparency in Delaware.
JD Supra

DExit Strategy: Delaware’s Books and Records Reset

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 ...
Finance & Commerce

Delaware’s New Definition of “Books and Records” May Limit Shareholder Access to Corporate Books and Records

When it comes to shareholder litigation, one of the first signs that litigation may be imminent comes in the form of a “books and records” request. A books and records request is a request, made by or ...
WHYY

‘They will be exposed’: Delaware must surrender wage records for 15 businesses targeted by ICE investigation, federal judge rules

Gov. Matt Meyer (left) said the state is reviewing its options, including an appeal, after the ruling by U.S. District Judge Colm F. Connolly. (Emma Lee/WHYY; U.S. District Court for Delaware) ...
Law

Delaware Supreme Court, in Split Decision, Holds Post-Demand Evidence Admissible in Books-and-Records Litigation

The case involves records related to Paramount and Skydance Media's $8 billion merger. Justice Gary F. Traynor wrote the majority opinion, joined by two other justices. But Chief Justice Collins J.