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Morris Nichols attorneys Bill Lafferty, John DiTomo, and Matt Clark contributed nine guides on Delaware litigation to Practical Law Litigation. 

Designed for the unclaimed property professional and companies involved in Delaware unclaimed property audits and voluntary disclosure agreements, Morris Nichols’ Unclaimed Property Companion contains essential reference documents on Delaware and national unclaimed property law.

On February 23, 2023, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a Standing Order designating the five Superior Court judges who serve on that court’s Complex Commercial Litigation Division as Vice Chancellors empowered to hear and resolve any case filed under Section 111, as selected by the Chancellor of the Court of Chancery and the President Judge of the Superior Court.

Tarik Haskins writes on trends relating to pledges of limited liability company or limited partnership ownership interests as collateral in connection with secured financings.

Morris Nichols’ M&A Checklist summarizes key cases decided by the Delaware courts. Now updated for 2023 and available in PDF format, it is an essential tool for M&A dealmakers.

A look back at patent filings, trials, decisions on key issues, and notable developments in the US District Court for the District of Delaware in 2022.

On Januray 26, 2023 Arsenal Intermediate Holdings, LLC and certain of its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

On January 22, 2023, AD1 Urban Palm Bay, LLC and certain of its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. 

On January 16, 2023, GigaMonster Networks, LLC and certain of its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

On January 16, 2023, Performance Powersports Group Investor, LLC and certain of its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

On January 11, 2023, FB Debt Financing Gurantor, LLC and certain of its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

On January 11, 2023, Tricida, Inc. filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Judge Richard Andrews intends to take Senior Status at the end of December 2023.

Kate Betterly and retired partner Don Isken discuss three things commercial property owners should know about Delaware’s property tax reassessments.

In 2022, the Delaware legislature passed a number of amendments to the state’s “alternative entity” statutes—the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act (DRUPA), the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (DRULPA), the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (DLLCA), and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (DSTA).

Dan Matthews and Kyle Pinder discuss the 2022 amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) that were recently enacted.

While not binding on the Court, the recommendation, if accepted, would allow Delaware to Retain hundreads of millions of dollars in MoneyGram teller checks escheated to it as MoneyGram's state of incorporation.

In its 2022 session, the Delaware legislature passed a number of amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGGL) and the Delaware “alternative entity” statutes. The amendments to the DGCL became effective on Aug. 1, 2022.

Morris Nichols alternative entities partner Tarik Haskins discusses current issues with respect to the use of limited liability company interests and limited partnership interests as collateral.

Morris Nichols’ Delaware Trust Law Companion is an invaluable resource for professionals whose practice involves Delaware trusts.

Delaware Governor John C. Carney signed House Bill 406 (“Trust Act 2022”) into law.

The deadline for filing and service of documents in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware will move to 5:00 p.m. ET, effective September 1, 2022.

In 1999, the Delaware Legislature enacted 8 Del. C. § 111for the purpose of extending the Delaware Court of Chancery’s jurisdiction to disputes arising from the application, interpretation, enforcement, or validity of the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of a Delaware corporation.

On August 6, 2022, OSG Group Holdings, Inc. and certain of its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

The Delaware General Assembly recently enacted amendments to the DRUPA, DRULPA, DLLCA, and DSTA.

Gregory B. Williams to fill vacant seat opened by Judge Leonard P. Stark’s confirmation to the Federal Circuit.

On July 11, 2022, GenapSys, Inc. filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

RJ Scaggs, chair of Delaware’s Lawyers Assistance Committee, contributed an article on values and how they impact attorney wellness.