Society’s 2015 Delaware Law Issues Update
The 3rd Annual Delaware Law Issues Update will be held from November 18-19, 2015 in Wilmington, Del. Organized by the Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals and the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, in partnership with the State of Delaware, this two-day program focuses on Delaware corporate law and governance issues.
Morris Nichols partner Bill Lafferty will moderate the panel session, “Issues Relating to Recent Shareholder Activism.” Esteemed panelists, including The Honorable Sam Glasscock, will discuss recent examples of shareholder activism; what companies can do to prepare in advance before an activist shareholder appears on the scene; and how to advise the board before, during and after an activist intervention. The panel will also focus on recent case law in the area.