For many decades, Delaware has enjoyed a favored position as the first choice for incorporation. Many U.S. companies incorporate in Delaware to benefit from its favorable tax and legal corporate environment. And other states look to specialized Delaware courts for guidance, particularly the Delaware Court of Chancery, with its expertise and deep precedent in corporate […]
Category Archives: Corporate Law
Shhhhhhh!! It’s a Trade Secret!
December 11, 2014
Password protection may not sustain confidentiality Passwords aren’t just for email these days. From jumping on a wi-fi network, to making a phone call, to downloading a song, everything electronic now seems under the proverbial lock and key, albeit a digital one. One recent decision from the Delaware Court of Chancery confronted this reality, holding […]
Corporate Counsel Take Note: Attorney-Client Privilege Scores Major Victory in Illinois Supreme Court
March 23, 2013
The attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest recognized privileges protecting confidential communications between two parties. While the privilege serves as the cornerstone of the attorney-client relationship, the privilege is waived when confidential communications are disclosed to third parties. In fact, the “subject-matter waiver” doctrine holds that where a privileged communication concerning a particular subject […]
Have You Heard From Rachel?
January 8, 2013
Not so fast. Rachel is Robocaller associated with unwanted calls to consumers by multiple “Cardholder Services” companies offering credit card interest rate reductions in exchange for an up-front fee. The Federal Trade Commission is not amused. On November 1, 2012 the FTC announced successful prosecution of five companies based in Arizona and Florida responsible for […]