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Laster has Strine's back

The vice chancellor sticks up for his colleague in a judicial spat with Myron Steele. Continue reading

Posted on December 3, 2012 4:19 PM




Deal diary: March 12, 2012

BB&T does a dubious deal for BankAtlantic, SBA goes for more towers, and P&G says a tax-free farewell to Pringles. Continue reading

Posted on March 10, 2012 12:00 PM




BankAtlantic future in doubt after judge blocks sale

The ruling is a victory for holders of securities issued by parent BankAtlantic Bancorp Continue reading

Posted on February 29, 2012 9:16 AM




Del Monte: Staple remover?

While it is difficult to come to a definitive view since the period following Del Monte coincided with a downturn in M&A activity, Del Monte appears to have led to a meaningful decrease in 'stapled financings' in sales of public companies Continue reading

Posted on January 9, 2012 1:01 PM




The dramatic increase in M&A litigation

Columbia Law School honors recently retired Delaware Chancellor William Chandler with a day-long tribute, where the focus was on the rise in M&A litigation brought by shareholders. Continue reading

Posted on November 28, 2011 12:00 PM




Confis, standstills and the courts

When it comes to confidentiality agreements, a board's motives can be more important than the contract. Continue reading

Posted on October 13, 2011 2:11 PM




My banker, my frenemy

Judges are increasingly concerned that conflicts of interest may compromise a financial adviser's loyalty and undermine the integrity of the M&A process. Continue reading

Posted on May 6, 2011 12:45 PM




Make my day

Why the boutiques cheer Travis Laster's public scolding of Barclays in the Del Monte LBO. Continue reading

Posted on February 18, 2011 11:19 AM




Rooting for the home team

Travis Laster continues to opine on why merger-related shareholder suits should be heard in a single forum -- Delaware, of course. Continue reading

Posted on February 18, 2011 11:13 AM




Multiforum mayhem

Travis Laster takes aim at a defense attorney who chose to settle a shareholder suit in an Arizona state court rather than litigate in Delaware. Was it collusive forum shopping? Continue reading

Posted on January 21, 2011 11:50 AM




Delaware breathes easily

As its case law evolves (slowly), its perch remains intact as an arbiter of corporate jurisprudence. Continue reading

Posted on December 10, 2010 12:51 PM




CNX and the unified standard

A recent decision involving CNX Gas develops the 'unified standard' for reviewing controlling shareholder freeze-out transactions. Continue reading

Posted on September 10, 2010 10:50 AM




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