The Renewed (and Wild) Race in Corporate Law with Eric Talley
Date of Event
2-25-2025
Description
For much of the last century, Delaware reigned supreme in corporate law. Nearly two-thirds of all public companies—and countless private ones—chose to incorporate there, facing little competition from other jurisdictions. In the process, Delaware became the epicenter of high-stakes legal battles, attracting the world’s largest companies and most influential legal minds. Its dominance seemed self-perpetuating, reinforced by network effects, an extensive body of case law, and sheer institutional inertia. Yet today, that dominance is under challenge. Over the past year, a chorus of voices—some anxious, others eager—has suggested that Delaware stands on the precipice of losing its hegemony. Other states, sensing an opening, are making moves to reshape their corporate law landscapes in ways that range from strategic to seemingly haphazard. The result? A renewed and unpredictable contest for influence in corporate governance. What has brought about this moment of upheaval? And why now? Most importantly, how should practitioners, scholars, and policymakers navigate this shifting terrain?
Subject Headings
corporate law; corporate law--Delaware; corporate governance; corporate governance--Delaware
Document Type
Video
Recommended Citation
Talley, Eric, "The Renewed (and Wild) Race in Corporate Law with Eric Talley" (2025). Conferences and Symposia. 1118.
https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/law_videos_general/1118