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The Business Court Benches

The Business Court Benches

By: Akin
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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.2026
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  • Episode 6: "Inside Delaware's Legislative Response: Courts, SB 21 and the Future of Corporate Law"
    Mar 18 2026

    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 bring clarity and consistency to Delaware corporate law. He addresses market concerns, the legislature's role and the future of Delaware corporate law.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 5: "SEC Changes Course on Mandatory Arbitration"
    Feb 24 2026

    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.

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    8 mins
  • "Delaware's Counter Offensive: Moelis, Musk and the Amended Section 220" | Episode 4
    Apr 15 2026

    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 matter and the first judicial interpretation of the amended Section 220. Together, these decisions signal Delaware's effort to reinforce predictability, realign with legislative changes and respond to the broader debate around corporate migration.

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    10 mins
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