The Delaware Court of Chancery has never been a hotter topic than it is right now, and today’s guest is on a mission to share the work of the Chancery with the public. Lauren Pringle, editor-in-chief of The Chancery Daily, discusses what her paper does as the premiere legal publication covering the Delaware court system. Lauren and her staff demystify what’s happening in the courts in a way that the general public can digest. In this conversation, you’ll hear all about Lauren’s unusual career path, her decision to join The Chancery Daily, how the paper operates, and so much more. We delve into the drama the paper got swept into during the SB 21 debate, including the fallout from Lauren’s personal testimony, before discussing the concept of equity and why it’s currently under fire. Lauren even shares her thoughts on why Delaware incorporations had a banner year despite the rise of competing business courts in other states. Finally, our guest speaks on the superior expertise, efficiency, and integrity of the Delaware Chancery Court. Thanks for tuning in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming The Chancery Daily’s Lauren Pringle to the show.
• Lauren tells us about her background and unique law school experience.
• How she ended up at The Chancery Daily and what their mission is.
• Why they report everything of interest and focus on accuracy over speed.
• The role the paper played in the SB 21 drama and the fallout from Lauren’s personal testimony.
• Lauren tells us about why equity is coming under fire at the moment.
• Thoughts on how Delaware incorporations had such a good year despite fears of “DExit.”
• The unparalleled expertise, efficiency, and integrity of the Chancery Court.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Lauren Pringle on LinkedIn

The Chancery Daily

The Chancery Daily February 17, 2026 Edition

‘What Makes the Delaware Court of Chancery Unique’

Delaware SB 21

‘An Update on DExit, from the Corporate Census’

Fordham University School of Law Corporate Law Center

What happens when one of the world’s largest asset managers decides to hand its proxy voting recommendations process to a robot? In this episode, Michael Levin, corporate governance expert and host of The Shareholder Primacy Podcast, unpacks JPMorgan Asset Management’s decision to stop using renowned proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis and instead rely on its in-house AI platform, Proxy IQ. Michael explains what proxy advisory firms do, why they are important, and why they face growing criticism from issuers and politicians. He unpacks how trends like ESG backlash, indexing, and “rational apathy” have reshaped institutional voting. Michael also explores what an AI-driven proxy system might do well, where it could fall short, and what this shift could mean for corporate governance and ordinary investors who depend on institutional stewardship. Join the conversation to find out what JPMorgan’s experiment means for the future of proxy advice and what is at stake for investors. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What proxy advisory firms actually do and why they work closely with large asset managers.
• Learn how ISS and Glass Lewis became influential public companies.
• Hear about the common criticisms of proxy advisory firms and their one-size-fits-all policies.
• Assess the costs of proxy advisors for smaller investors and the possible conflicts of interest.
• How ISS and Glass Lewis recommended Tesla shareholders vote on Elon Musk's compensation package.
• Unpack Jamie Dimon’s “incompetent” comment about proxy advisory firms.
• Why JPMorgan Asset Management decided to stop using ISS and Glass Lewis.
• Understand why proxy firms are currently receiving significant criticism and pushback.
• Discover how an AI system could apply internal processes and data for voting decisions.
• Michael’s outlook for proxy advisory firms and whether they will be replaced by AI.
• The risks associated with institutions' disengagement from voting and stewardship processes.
• Find out what the current trends mean for retail investors and why Michael still recommends low-cost diversified funds.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Michael Levin

Michael Levin on LinkedIn

The Shareholder Primacy Podcast

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS)

Glass Lewis

Egan-Jones

JPMorgan Asset Management

Fordham University School of Law Corporate Law Center

Who should be trusted to govern the most powerful relationships in the economy: markets, managers, or courts? During this conversation, we are joined by two legal scholars, Zohar Goshen and Tomer Stein, whose newest article focuses on the role of specialized corporate courts. Their shared insight is that corporate relationships are inherently incomplete, and no contract can anticipate every future conflict. This is why states establish business courts: to enforce fiduciary duties and resolve disputes, while enabling efficient risk-taking. But something else is at work here: gatekeeping claims and claim dismissal. Join us as we unpack the unique role of specialized business courts, stepping in where shareholder governance ends. We also discuss the Business Judgment Rule, the Delaware Supreme Court’s decision in Tornetta v. Musk, and more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to our guests and what sparked their shared focus on specialized corporate courts.
• Two reasons for any state to establish a corporate court.
• Why a corporate relationship can be thought of as an incomplete contract.
• How a specialized business court holds unique authority as a third-party participant.
• Why shareholders should handle mismanagement on their own, and courts should handle self-dealing cases.
• The Business Judgment Rule establishes whether shareholders or courts should intervene.
• Why different specialized courts are necessary.
• Safeguards to protect too much power being concentrated in the hands of managers.
• Whether or not federal preemption is likely or beneficial.
• Thoughts on Delaware Supreme Court decision in Tornetta v. Musk.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Zohar Goshen

Zohar Goshen on LinkedIn

Zohar Goshen on X

Tomer Stein
Tomer Stein on LinkedIn
Tomer Stein on X

Leaving Delaware? The Essential Role of Specialized Corporate Courts

Fordham University School of Law Corporate Law Center