2025 Outlook: Key Delaware Court Appeals and Their Impact on Corporate Law

In 2024, Delaware courts continued to address important areas of corporate law, particularly regarding controlling stockholders. Partners Arthur Bookout and Edward Micheletti and associate Eric Holleran discuss how several of those high-profile decisions were decided at the trial level and are now on appeal. They also look ahead to the coming year, during which the Delaware Supreme Court will address issues including aiding and abetting, nominal damages, non-ratable benefits for controlling stockholders, executive compensation, ratification and attorney’s fees.