A recent March 20, 2026 letter decision from the Delaware Court of Chancery in Gary T. Turner v. Lam Research Corporation is a stark illustration of how unforgiving Delaware courts can be when stockholders sit on their rights. For venture-backed companies and their stockholders, the case underscores a simple but critical point: stock ownership rights

In a recent decision, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware addressed a dispute at a private Delaware corporation concerning the removal of two officers by the board under a notice of board meeting that the court found misleading. The case underscores the importance of fair notice, board process transparency and the interplay