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    Delaware Enacts Important Corporate Law Reforms

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    March 28, 2025

    New Law Provides Statutory Clarity for Directors, Officers, and Stockholders

    On March 25, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 21 (“SB 21”) after both houses of the General Assembly swiftly passed the bill to stem the tide of announced redomestications to other states. As discussed in our prior memo, these amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) provide certainty to key areas of Delaware corporate law and, depending on judicial interpretation, could help reduce litigation risks for Delaware corporations and their boards of directors. The law took effect upon the Governor’s signature. The new law is substantially similar to the original proposal, with certain minor variations.

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