The Business Court Benches

In this episode, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth cover two key Delaware decisions that impact how companies manage stockholder litigation. They discuss forum selection bylaws, advance notice rules and key takeaways for boards and litigators.

Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth return to analyze two significant developments in shareholder litigation. What does Texas's SB 29 mean for nominal shareholders seeking to bring derivative suits? And how does Delaware's SB 21 change the calculus for companies navigating sensitive transactions? They also examine recent rulings and explore what the courts may be signali...

In this episode, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate decision making, from M&A valuation and diligence to board materials and courtroom evidence. Drawing on insights from the Tulane Corporate Law Institute, they highlight the risks of relying on AI-driven narratives, evolving views on privilege and discoverabilit...

In our latest episode, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth sit down with Roland Garcia of Greenberg Traurig, lead plaintiff's counsel in the first jury trial in the Texas Business Courts—a case that tested not only the merits, but also the court's infrastructure.   They examine what the verdict and these early jury trials signal for companies and investors assessing Texa...

In our latest podcast episode, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth unpack a major shift in Texas business law with real consequences for LLCs, private equity sponsors, and minority investors. They examine new statutory changes allowing fiduciary duties to be eliminated by contract, how Texas's approach diverges from Delaware's, and why choice of law and precise drafting...

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. In this episode,  Senator Townsend  explains why the General Assembly advanced Senate Bill 21 as a measured legislative response to...

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. Listen Now.

In this episode, we examine recent decisions out of Delaware that are reshaping the conversation around corporate governance and the competitive landscape between Delaware and Texas. Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth are back to discuss significant recent updates, including the Delaware Supreme Court's reversal in  Moelis , its remedy-focused ruling in the  Musk/Tesla...

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...

We present the second episode of our limited series podcast on how Texas and Delaware are positioning themselves as leading jurisdictions for corporate incorporation and litigation. This week, we examine recent developments in corporate law and the efforts by both states to attract businesses.   Our co-hosts, Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth, explore the legislative c...

Akin is excited to announce the launch of our three-part, limited series podcast,  The Business Court Benches: Delaware and Texas Compared . This topical series, co-hosted by Akin litigation partners Scott Barnard and Stephanie Lindemuth, will dive into the bold steps Texas has taken to rival Delaware as the go-to jurisdiction for corporate litigation.  Our first episode,  "'DExit' or Just Drama?...