Boardroom Digest

Litigation

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A judge's gavel poised over scales of justice in a Delaware courtroom, representing the new director independence ruling and its impact on corporate governance.
Corporate Strategy

Delaware Court Clarifies Director Independence Rules

A new Delaware Court of Chancery opinion now requires plaintiffs to prove a director's financial ties were 'material' to their independence, making it significantly harder to challenge board...

Rafael Montoya·June 29, 2026
Apple logo on one side of scales of justice, patent symbol on the other, in a tense courtroom setting.
Corporate Strategy

Apple fights UK Supreme Court over $500M patent bill

The UK Court of Appeal dramatically increased Apple's patent royalty payment to Optis from $56 million to over $502 million for a 15-year license, a tenfold jump now heading to the Supreme Court.

Rafael Montoya·June 28, 2026