Category: 2025

Seth Goldstein Staff Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 Introduction In recent years, the idea of capping credit card interest rates has transitioned from a niche policy proposal to a mainstream debate, gaining surprising bipartisan momentum. With figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Josh Hawley aligning on a proposed 10% cap—echoing a…

Edward Yocum Staff Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 Introduction Delaware’s status as the go-to jurisdiction for corporate law stems from its well-developed legal system and business-friendly environment. However, the West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Company case decided in 2024 disrupted this stability, raising questions about the enforceability of…

Santi Lara Staff Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 Abstract This post summarizes a prime example of a case where it dealt with airfreight and importation of articles for sale in the United States, but hinged on contract law, and not trade law. Introduction On November 25, 2024, then President-elect Trump kicked off…

Patrick Tkacik Articles Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 Introduction Recently, the eyes of the legal world have been firmly fixed on the Delaware Judiciary.  Notable decisions like Tornetta v. Musk and Tripadvisor have drawn national attention, and in many cases, intense scrutiny.[1]  Additionally, the recent proposal of SB 21 has sparked heated…

Brian A. Brown Staff Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 Introduction Procedure is essential. It “affect[s] the outcome of cases[,]”[1] so each litigator should closely adhere to procedural guidelines to maximize success. This blog reiterates the importance of procedural rules related to responses to pleadings and discusses the Delaware Court of Chancery’s statements…

Renate Mariel Keg Bluebook Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 Introduction Federal mail and wire fraud statutes have been at the center of some of the juiciest criminal cases of the last century: Enron, Charles Ponzi, Bernie Madoff, etc.[1] These infamous cases proved to the American public that “white-collar” crimes, although nonviolent, are…

Connor Foley Articles Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 Introduction On January 7, 2025, Vice Chancellor Glasscock retired as Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. Vice Chancellor Glasscock has dedicated 25 years of service to the country’s preeminent forum of equity. Journey to the Court Vice Chancellor Glasscock, born in Erie,…

Kenneth DiFilippo Staff Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 Introduction Innovation is everything in the technology sector. Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) technologies have exploded in recent years, drawing attention from news outlets and ultrawealthy investors seeking to understand, and profit, from what some think may be a new age of technology.[1] However, training AI…

Laura Giardina Editor-in-Chief, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 After a string of losses,[1] the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) obtained a preliminary injunction halting the merger of Tapestry, Inc. and Capri Holdings Limited.[2] Tapestry owns the Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman brands,[3] while Capri owns Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors.[4]…

Annmarie Bonanno Staff Editor, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Volume 50 The Proposal for Title Insurance Alternatives The Federal Housing Finance Agency, (“FHFA”), has recently called for a waiver of the requirement for title insurance in connection with certain refinance transactions, allowing alternatives to a policy of title insurance. The alternatives include the use of…