Account

Sign in to access your account and subscription

Director Compensation Subject to Entire Fairness Standard

The Delaware Court of Chancery recently denied the motion to dismiss filed by Citrix Systems, Inc. and its directors in a derivative suit brought by shareholders. In a challenge to the business judgment rule, the plaintiffs were allowed to proceed with their breach of fiduciary duty claim, and the court noted that the awards were subject to review under the "entire fairness" standard.

20 minute read September 01, 2015 at 11:54 AM
By
David Joffe And Marc Bussone
Director Compensation Subject to Entire Fairness Standard

In Calma v. Templeton, C.A. No. 9579-CB (Del. Ch. April 30, 2015), the Delaware Court of Chancery denied the motion to dismiss filed by Citrix Systems, Inc. (Citrix) and its directors in a derivative suit brought by shareholders.

This premium content is locked for LawJournalNewsletters subscribers only

ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE SINGLE SOURCE OF OBJECTIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS, AND NEWS IN LawJournalNewsletters

  • Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
  • Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
  • Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts

Already have an account? Sign In Now

For enterprise-wide or corporate access, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or call 1-877-256-2473.

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2026 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Continue Reading

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB), which works under the umbrella of the Librarian of Congress, sets statutory-license royalty terms and rates. The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently issued two notable decisions about the CRB.

October 01, 2026