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In re Oracle Corp Derivative Litigation

824 A.2d 917 (Del. Ch. 2003)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtDelaware Court of Chancery
Year2003
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Social and professional ties between special litigation committee members and interested directors can undermine the independence required for SLC recommendations to receive court deference.

Key Principle

Social and professional connections between SLC members and interested directors can compromise the independence required for the SLC's recommendation to be given deference.

Area of Law

corporate

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