In October 2010, the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled in Airgas, Inc. v. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. that a bylaw amendment sponsored by Air Products and approved by Airgas stockholders was effective to accelerate the date of Airgas' annual stockholders meeting by several months.
Several pivotal cases are analyzed in depth.
Looking at a case of importance.
In-depth analysis of several important rulings.
A recent case of note.
Courts have struggled to define when a tenant can, or cannot, waive rent regulatory rights. This article is analyzes existing case law so that practitioners can draft stipulations of settlement that will survive challenges based on "waiver" or "public policy" grounds.
Unlike the attorney classes of five years ago, the latest class of attorneys is feeling less pampered and is prepared to immediately accept firm productivity expectations. But are they happy?
Due to the issuance of a recent decree by the German Tax Authorities, lawyers employed in Germany will likely have their taxable wages increased by the imputation of the firm's payment of certain insurance contracts. However, with the right planning, the amount imputed to these attorneys can be limited to a nominal amount.
Recent rulings of importance.
Important news from neighboring states.
