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By: Peter Ford Articles Editor for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law After the Delaware Court of Chancery’s January 30, 2024, decision overturning his Tesla compensation plan, Elon Musk posted “Never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware” on X,[1] the social media platform he was previously forced to acquire through Court of Chancery litigation.[2]…

By: Shaun Cristol Staff-Editor for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law In 2016, former Delaware Governor Jack Markell “announced [a] plan to look into blockchain technology while delivering a keynote address at Consensus 2016, a New York technology conference on blockchain innovation.”[1] In doing so, Governor Markell “[put] the state at the forefront of government…

By: Giulia Lima Pro Bono Chair for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law [1] In today’s day and age, everything seems to have a parody version of it. Consumers usually greet these parodies with a laugh and an understanding of their satirical nature. This legal situation takes a surprising approach as it does not seem to…

By: Ashley Curran Staff Editor for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law Introduction In the complex ballpark of sports and corporate law, the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 (the “Act”) stands as a cornerstone to prevent anti-competitive practices and ensure a fair and competitive marketplace.[1] Against this backdrop, the recent settlement between several former Minor…

By: Tahmina Chowdhury The Corporate Transparency Act Explained  The Corporate Transparency Act ( the “CTA” or the “Act”) went into effect on January 1, 2024.[1] This Act requires certain entities in the United States, including Delaware limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations, to report information regarding their beneficial owners on a form called the Beneficial…

By: Kamia McDaniels Introduction Delaware corporate boards of directors may fear or be enlightened by the idea of being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) due to the increasing developments of technology in society. The purpose of this blog post is to discuss the use of AI in corporate governance in Delaware and to reduce directors’…

By: Tahmina Chowdhury Cryptocurrency Decrypted: The link between Blockchains and Staking Public doubt within financial institutions and government interference paved the way for cryptocurrency to become a superior option for financial growth.[1] Cryptocurrency is a decentralized medium of exchange based on blockchain technology.[2] Similar to the U.S. dollar, it can be used to buy goods…

By Ashley Curran Largely considered the “backbone of all social networks,” algorithms “exist to sort the massive volume of content posted every day and show each user the content they are most likely to engage with.”[1] Algorithms are responsible for showing users personalized content that platforms like Facebook, YouTube, or TikTok think they will like…

By Marisa Mullins When law students think of rapidly growing subsections or dynamic specialties of the law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”)[1] may not immediately come to mind. However, ADR is a growing legal sector fueled by increased demand—offering valuable tangible benefits including lower legal costs and expedited resolution times.[2] ADR refers to any method of resolving…

By Asher Lovitz           As if the attorney-client privilege was not already a near absolute, in Employees’ Retirement System of Rhode Island v. Facebook Inc., the Delaware Court of Chancery reaffirmed the mountainous burden a plaintiff must climb to override the privilege.  The attorney-client privilege is a foundational pillar within the…