Cleary Gottlieb Discusses Denial of Corwin Cleansing in Action for Post-Closing Injunctive Relief Under Unocal

On May 1, 2023, the Delaware Court of Chancery addressed an unsettled question under Delaware law—whether a fully informed, uncoerced vote of disinterested stockholders (so-called “Corwin cleansing”[1]) can be applied to defeat claims to enjoin defensive measures …