For those who thought the State of Delaware had gone out of the unclaimed property business—think again. After a 2017 overhaul of Delaware’s unclaimed property laws and an increased emphasis on voluntary compliance with those laws, Delaware is sending out dozens of “invitations” to companies to enter its’ Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Program (the “VDA... Continue Reading

On February 28, 2019, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware announced the selection of Jennifer L. Hall to fill a newly created fourth Magistrate Judge position on the Court.  When Ms. Hall joins the bench, the District of Delaware will have four magistrate judges to serve alongside the Court’s four district court judges... Continue Reading

On January 16, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware released a Notice regarding Court operations during the current lapse in appropriations. Although the Administrative Office of the United States Courts has advised that funding for Fiscal Year 2019 will be exhausted on Friday, January 25, the Court will “remain open and operational without disruption” after that date,... Continue Reading

On October 1, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware provided an update on case assignments and magistrate judges. The announcement was issued a month and a half after the Court welcomed new Judges Colm F. Connolly and Maryellen Noreika and eliminated the vacant judgeship docket... Continue Reading

Recently enacted legislation (“Trust Act 2018”) provides settlors, beneficiaries, fiduciaries and nonfiduciary powerholders with an even greater ability to accomplish their objectives using Delaware trusts... Continue Reading

On August 10, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware officially welcomed the Honorable Colm F. Connolly and the Honorable Maryellen Noreika as United States District Court Judges. Both were sworn in to office this week... Continue Reading

We are pleased to announce that Maryellen Noreika and Colm Connolly were confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 1 to serve as District Judges on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Ms. Noreika and Mr. Connolly were nominated by President Trump on December 20, 2017 and approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 15, 2018. They will fill the vacancies created by... Continue Reading

On April 6, 2018, the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association approved amendments to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, 6 Del. C. §§ 18-101 et seq. (the “DLLCA”), the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, 6 Del. C. §§ 17-101 et seq. (the “DRULPA”), and the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act, 6 Del. C. §§ 15-101 et seq. (the... Continue Reading

On February 6, 2018, the District of Delaware announced new case assignment procedures in light of Senior Judge Sleet’s decision to retire from the bench this fall and the two judicial vacancies... Continue Reading

On December 20, 2017, the President nominated Maryellen Noreika and Colm F. Connolly to serve as judges on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. When confirmed, they will fill the vacancies created by Judge Robinson’s retirement and Judge Sleet taking senior status... Continue Reading