The Business Court Benches
Akin's podcast series, The Business Court Benches, co-hosted by litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth, examines developments in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the emerging Texas business courts, among others, and their implications for corporate governance and complex litigation. Listen to the full discussions here or on your preferred podcast platform.
Episode 6: “Inside Delaware's Legislative Response: Courts, SB 21 and the Future of Corporate Law”
In our latest episode, Delaware Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend sits down with Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth to offer an insider’s view of the legislature’s response as debate over Delaware’s corporate law direction continues.
Episode 5: “SEC Changes Course on Mandatory Arbitration”
In our latest podcast episode, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth discuss the SEC’s recent policy shift on mandatory arbitration provisions and what it means for public companies—particularly in light of differing state law approaches in Delaware, Texas and beyond.
Episode 4: “Delaware's Counter Offensive: Moelis, Musk and the Amended Section 220”
In this episode, we discuss significant recent updates, including the Delaware Supreme Court’s reversal in Moelis, its remedy-focused ruling in the Musk/Tesla matter and one of the first judicial interpretations of the amended Section 220.
Episode 3: “Texas Glitters, But Is It Gold? Assessing Operational Challenges Texas Faces in Achieving Delaware's Gold Standard”
We present the third 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.
