Second Annual Delaware Law Issues Update Conference

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 9:00 AM to Thursday, November 20, 2014, 12:30 PM

@Clayton Hall, University of Delaware : 

The Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals and the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, in partnership with the State of Delaware held the second annual Delaware Law Issues Update Conference.  The program focused on Delaware corporate law and governance issues essential to corporate secretaries, in-house counsel, outside counsel and gover­nance professionals who advise boards.  It covered recent developments and emerging issues in Delaware law, and presenters gave best practice advice on how to avoid litigation or bad outcomes as well as focus on proactive steps that should be taken by those who regularly advise boards of directors.  The conference featured members of the Delaware Supreme Court and the Court of Chancery, as well as plaintiffs’ and defense counsel, corporate secretaries and investors.   It was held at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, all day on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 and a half day on Thursday, November 20.

Charles Elson, Director of the Weinberg Center and Edgar S. Woolard, Jr., Chair in Corporate Governance, stated that “the Society and the Center are particularly pleased that the conference will be again be co-chaired by:  Anne Foster, Richards, Layton & Finger; Bill Lafferty, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP; Rolin Bissell, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP; David A. Katz, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP; Kevin Shannon, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP; and Jennifer Voss, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.  Their guidance and focus on the most important Delaware law and associated governance issues will be crucial in selecting timely and relevant topics for the conference.”

The conference consisted of six panels on the following subject areas:

  • SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM
  • FIDUCIARY DUTIES
  • BOOKS & RECORDS DEMANDS
  • M&A AND ADVISING THE BOARD.
  • FEDERAL AND STATE JUDICIAL DEVELOPMENTS
  • PRACTICAL TIPS

For a copy of the Agenda, please click HERE.

Stephen Brown, CEO and President of the Society, stated, “This program provides a unique and highly educational opportunity for Society members and other attendees to learn not only the latest and most important developments in Delaware corporate law, but also the related and emerging governance issues.  The conference also provides an opportunity to interact with prominent members of the Delaware bar and the Delaware judiciary.  This conference should not be missed.”

Delaware Law Issues Update 2014 Brochure

Lerner College Undergraduate and Graduate Student Scholarship Opportunity

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