March 17, 2026
Tribute to John H. Small
(Sept. 4, 1946 – Feb. 25, 2026) Prickett, Jones & Elliott honors the life and legacy of John H. Small, who retired from the firm on December 31, 2013, after an extraordinary 39-year career marked by integrity, scholarship, and deep dedication to the development of Delaware business law. John was a pillar of our firm…
October 02, 2025
The Delaware Court of Chancery Sends Activision/Microsoft Merger Challenge to Trial
The Delaware Court of Chancery has denied defendants’ motions to dismiss claims that Prickett Jones brought on behalf of its representative institutional client, Sjunde AP-Funden (“AP7”), arising from Activision Blizzard, Inc.’s sale to Microsoft Corporation for $95/share. The Court held that the complaint stated claims against (i) Activision’s former CEO Robert Kotick and board of…
September 19, 2025
Court of Chancery Approves $30 Million Settlement of Match Group, Inc. Stockholder Litigation
The Delaware Court of Chancery has approved the settlement of In re Match Group, Inc. Stockholder Litigation, Consol. C.A. No. 2020-0505-MTZ (Del. Ch.), in which Prickett Jones obtained a $30 million cash payment for Match Group, Inc. (“Match”). The settlement resolves claims that Match’s former controlling stockholder, IAC Holdings, Inc. (n/k/a IAC Inc.) (“IAC”), and…