This program will discuss and analyze recent cases issued by the Delaware courts with respect to limited liability companies, partnerships, and statutory trusts--including cases regarding modification of fiduciary duties, contract interpretation, and the application of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Panelists will also discuss drafting tips for transaction counsel in light of recent case law.
Chair:
Tarik J. Haskins, Partner, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, Wilmington, DE
Program Materials Coordinator:
Tarik J. Haskins, Partner, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, Wilmington, DE
Moderator
Tarik J. Haskins
Partner
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Wilmington, DE
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Tarik’s practice covers a range of commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, secured financings, joint ventures, securitization and business counseling. He also provides alternative-entity related advice in the context of transaction and alternative entity litigation.
Tarik also focuses on organizational and operational issues related to limited liability companies, limited partnerships and statutory trusts. In addition, he represents sponsors and conflicts committees of master limited partnerships .
He prepares third-party legal opinions in connection with a range of transactional matters, and he regularly counsels other attorneys domestically and internationally on matters relating to Delaware partnerships, limited liability companies and statutory trusts.
Panelist
Tammy Mercer
Partner
Young Conaway
Wilmington, DE
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Tammy L. Mercer is the current Chair of the Corporate Litigation and Counseling Section of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP. Clients trust her to navigate the complexities involved in litigating cases involving alternative entities. She speaks frequently on relevant issues and topics and has litigated many of the leading cases in the alternative entity and corporate law area. Clients rely on her creativity and judgment. They look to her for guidance on the critical issues at each stage of the litigation to help them formulate an effective litigation strategy and to achieve optimal results.
CLE Program: Delaware Alternative Entity Case Law Update
Type of Session
CLE Program
Description
This session is in-person only.
CLE Program Level: Mid-Level
Presented By: LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities
