United States: Shareholders

The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper (PCP 2026/1) on a range of miscellaneous amendments to the Takeover Code. The Panel says that the proposals are intended to clarify...

On July 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed Regulation E-Delivery, which would make electronic delivery the default method for delivering regulatory disclosures to investors...

Disney's acquisition of Hulu exemplifies a recurring challenge in joint ventures: commercial conflicts between shareholders that ultimately force restructuring. This collection explores how organizations navigate strategic partnerships, operational conflicts, and value creation across industries from manufacturing to financial services, while examining the evolving landscape of corporate growth strategies and risk management.

Delaware has amended its General Corporation Law with changes effective August 1, 2026, addressing key aspects of corporate governance and dissolution procedures. The amendments clarify voting standards for changes to authorized stock classes and introduce new requirements for dissolving corporations regarding service of process agreements.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has resolved a critical question regarding shareholder oppression claims under Section 489 of the Business Corporations Act: which statute of limitations applies to equitable relief claims?

The majority ruled that Section 47(b) does not empower private parties to sue for rescission of any contract that violates the ICA, reversing the Second Circuit’s judgment and remanding for further proceedings.

The Board of the Privy Council has refused permission for a director of a Mauritian company in liquidation to continue a claim on behalf of the company, instead of the liquidators: Manhattan Coffee Investment Holding (in liquidation) v Mwagiru [2026] UKPC 21.

ExxonMobil's shareholders have delivered a decisive victory for the company's reincorporation to Texas, with over 70% approval despite opposition from major proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis.

In a previous article for Insights,1 the new British Virgin Islands (“B.V.I.”) beneficial ownership information (“B.O.I.”) reporting regime was considered in the context of wider transparency developments affecting offshore financial centers.