Delaware House Passes Controversial Corporate Governance Bill, Awaiting Governor’s Approval



Delaware legislation that permits corporate boards to grant certain governance rights to selected stockholders has successfully passed through the state’s House. The bill, now awaiting approval from Governor John Carney, was endorsed by a substantial margin late Thursday. The debate preceding the vote was marked by dire predictions from both opponents and proponents concerning the potential implications of the proposed changes. For further details, the original Law360 article on the legislative development can be accessed
here.