Delaware Court Rules that Stockholder Right to Inspect Books is a Matter of “Internal Affairs”

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On August 13, 2020, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion in JUUL Labs, Inc. v. Grove, holding that a stockholder could not use Section 1601 of the California Corporations Code to inspect the books and records of a Delaware corporation because the “internal affairs doctrine” dictated that Delaware law must apply. The case arose when Daniel …Read more

Critical Issues in Every M&A Transaction

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be tricky transactions that frequently entail delicate negotiations between buyer and seller. The negotiations must be choreographed in minute detail to ensure the transaction closes in a timely manner and is a success for both parties. The parties will, after all, be living with one another after the deal is …Read more

How to Block Registration of a Troublesome Trademark with a Letter of Protest

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We are often contacted by clients who want to block registration of a competitor’s trademark because it’s too similar to their own. In some cases, the method we use to accomplish the client’s objective is to file a letter of protest with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) on behalf of the client. These …Read more