The Business Court Benches: Delaware and Texas Compared
Akin's three-part, limited series podcast, The Business Court Benches: Delaware and Texas Compared. This topical series, co-hosted by litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth, dives into the bold steps Texas has taken to rival Delaware as the go-to jurisdiction for corporate litigation. Listen to the full discussions here or on your preferred podcast platform.
Episode 3: “Texas Glitters, But Is It Gold? Assessing Operational Challenges Texas Faces in Achieving Delaware's Gold Standard”
We present the third and final episode of our limited series podcast on how Texas and Delaware are positioning themselves as leading jurisdictions for corporate incorporation and litigation. Join our co-hosts, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth, as they dissect the operational realities of the new Texas Business Courts. They'll explore the courts' structure, inherent challenges, and the long road ahead as Texas vies for prominence against Delaware’s established dominance.
Episode 2: “Home Court Advantage? Key Differences Between Delaware and Texas Laws Relevant to the Corporate Home Debate”
In this episode, “Home Court Advantage? Key Differences Between Delaware and Texas Laws Relevant to the Corporate Home Debate,” explores the legislative changes and structural differences that are shaping the corporate law environment, with a specific focus on fiduciary duties, standards of review and shareholder rights.
Episode 1: “‘DExit’ or Just Drama? The Future of Delaware and ‘Y’all Street’”
Our first episode, “‘DExit’ or Just Drama? The Future of Delaware and ‘Y’all Street,’” explores the historical significance of the Delaware Court of Chancery, recent shifts in corporate law jurisprudence and the emerging competition from Texas's new business courts.
