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In Christian Schank, et al. v. Ariz. Isotopes Sci. Rsch. Corp, decided in late 2025 by the Delaware Chancery Court and for which a final report was issued on April 24, 2026, the plaintiffs representing more than 5% of the company’s stock demanded to inspect Company records under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation…

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In this compelling episode, Jaryd Krause is joined by seasoned dealmaker and legal expert Jerome Fogel, partner at Fogel & Potamianos LLP, a boutique law firm specializing in high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises. With a client list that spans venture funds, emerging tech companies, and elite athletes, Jerome offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at…

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In the early stages of a company, sights are set high. Founders genuinely believe the company can be the next unicorn. Yet the reality is that most companies are either stunning failures (company goes to zero) or have intermediate success (exit for enough to pay preferred shareholders and very little for common shareholders). There are…

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Investors and advisors who have a skill for picking winning private company investments, as well as principals and rising stars from more established venture funds, become candidates to start their own venture funds. These are emerging managers who embark on the journey of fund formation. However, navigating the complex maze of corporate and securities law,…

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We live in an era of quick fixes, cut and paste solutions, and AI at our fingertips. But these are not a replacement for wisdom and craftsmanship in contract drafting…

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Activision Blizzard and Microsoft’s merger is one such example. They petitioned the court under DGCL 205 to cure and ratify a defective merger at the board level after plaintiff stockholder of Activision Blizzard sued over the process that led to the merger. The board of Activision Blizzard was found to not have ratified an “essentially…

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Fogel & Potamianos LLP annually hosts its M&A and Alternative Investment Forecast.This year, We have an all-star group of panelists, including Cesar Bello, Partner withhedge fund Corbin Capital Partners, Jason Somerville, Partner with investment bankGW Hahnbeck, and Robert Dalie, Managing Director of wealth management firm TheSumma Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Within alternative investments,…

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On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced “it will establish a fast-track process to facilitate greater investment in U.S. businesses from ally and partner sources. This process will include the launch of a Known Investor portal where the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)…

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“In the wake of certain judicial rulings that surprised many practitioners, voices from various quarters have called into question the wisdom of Delaware incorporation. We do not join them. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to important business judgments, and every company’s incorporating decision must be made on its individual merits, we believe Delaware incorporation…

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