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?? Legal Eagles & Business Buffs, Dive In! ?? Picture this: You're in the thick of a legal battle, throwing accusations like confetti. But wait, what if those fiery statements could come back to haunt you, not in another lawsuit, but in your business dealings? Enter the scene: The Absolute Litigation Privilege vs. Contractual Obligations. ???? The Delaware Chancery Court recently had to untangle this very knot in Sevatec Holdings Inc. v Octo Platform Equity Holdings, LLC. The gist? Can you lose your shares in a company for bad-mouthing it in court, even if you're just exercising your right to litigate? ???? Sevatec and Octo, two tech firms that merged, found themselves in a post-merger meltdown. Accusations flew, and the relationship soured. Sevatec's founder, Kakar, found himself ousted and retaliated with lawsuits alleging defamation among other claims. Octo clapped back, aiming to repurchase Kakar's shares, citing his disparaging remarks as a breach of contract. ???? Here's where it gets spicy: The court had to decide whether making statements in court could trigger a contractual clause allowing Octo to buy back Kakar's shares. And guess what? The court sided with Octo, saying, "Yep, your contract trumps the privilege to litigate without fear of such repercussions." ???? This decision sends ripples through the legal and business worlds, reminding us that what you say in court can indeed impact your business interests. But it's not all cut and dried. This ruling opens a can of worms about the potential chilling effect on litigation. Will people think twice before suing if they risk losing their business interests? And how does this play into the broader landscape of legal rights and business obligations? ???? For those of us watching from the sidelines, it's a reminder to tread carefully in both our legal and business strategies. And for those drafting contracts? Maybe it's time to pay extra attention to those non-disparagement clauses. ???? #LegalDrama #BusinessTwists #DelawareCourt #LitigationPrivilege #ContractualObligations #TechMergers #LegalStrategy #BusinessLaw

?? Legal Eagles & Business Buffs, Dive In! ?? Picture this: You're in the thick of a legal battle, throwing accusations like confetti. But wait, what if those fiery statements could come back to haunt you, not in another lawsuit, but in your business dealings? Enter the scene: The Absolute Litigation Privilege vs. Contractual Obligations. ???? The Delaware Chancery Court recently had to untangle this very knot in Sevatec Holdings Inc. v Octo Platform Equity Holdings, LLC. The gist? Can you lose your shares in a company for bad-mouthing it in court, even if you're just exercising your right to litigate? ???? Sevatec and Octo, two tech firms that merged, found themselves in a post-merger meltdown. Accusations flew, and the relationship soured. Sevatec's founder, Kakar, found himself ousted and retaliated with lawsuits alleging defamation among other claims. Octo clapped back, aiming to repurchase Kakar's shares, citing his disparaging remarks as a breach of contract. ???? Here's where it gets spicy: The court had to decide whether making statements in court could trigger a contractual clause allowing Octo to buy back Kakar's shares. And guess what? The court sided with Octo, saying, "Yep, your contract trumps the privilege to litigate without fear of such repercussions." ???? This decision sends ripples through the legal and business worlds, reminding us that what you say in court can indeed impact your business interests. But it's not all cut and dried. This ruling opens a can of worms about the potential chilling effect on litigation. Will people think twice before suing if they risk losing their business interests? And how does this play into the broader landscape of legal rights and business obligations? ???? For those of us watching from the sidelines, it's a reminder to tread carefully in both our legal and business strategies. And for those drafting contracts? Maybe it's time to pay extra attention to those non-disparagement clauses. ???? #LegalDrama #BusinessTwists #DelawareCourt #LitigationPrivilege #ContractualObligations #TechMergers #LegalStrategy #BusinessLaw

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?? ? In our latest episode of #2MinsWith, Lucie Burniston, Corporate Partner, sits down to chat about her experiences in corporate law, the more rewarding aspects of her job, and turning up at the wrong tribunal. Watch Lucie's Top Tips for Venture Capital Term Sheets here: https://bit.ly/3Cu5vTG #CorporateLaw #VentureCapital

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