In this episode, Mayer Brown partners Andrew Noreuil and Brian Massengill discuss this year’s amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law, which have fundamentally altered the landscape for conflicted transactions. Our partners provide insight into the new statutory safe harbors, updated definitions for controlling stockholders and disinterested directors, and offer practical guidance for boards seeking to minimize litigation risk and secure safe harbor protection under the revised law. The discussion highlights how these landmark changes respond to recent court decisions and shifting corporate trends, marking one of the most significant updates to Delaware corporate law in decades.
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