Honorable Danielle Gibbs Joins DE Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery

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The Honorable Danielle Gibbs has joined the Delaware Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Magistrate Gibbs will handle cases throughout the state, however her chambers will be located in the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. Magistrate Gibbs occupies one of two newly funded Magistrate in Chancery positions that were designed to help…

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DE Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock Announces Intent to Retire

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The Honorable Sam Glasscock III informed Governor John Carney this month of his intent to retire from the position of Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery effective January 7 of next year. Vice Chancellor Glasscock was first appointed by Governor Jack Markell and took his first oath of office in June of 2011. He…

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Delaware Chancery Position Title Changed

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The title of “Master in Chancery,” which has existed in Delaware since the 1980s, is now referred to as ““Magistrate in Chancery.” The previous title–“Mastery in Chancery”–carries negative connotations for many Delawareans due to the use of the word “master” and its connection to slavery. According to the State of Delaware Administrative Office of the…

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LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST DEVELOPER BY DE DOJ FOR MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS

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The Delaware Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit in the Court of Chancery against the developer of The Villages of Noble’s Pond – a 55-plus community – in Dover.  The lawsuit cites numerous violations of the Consumer Fraud Act, Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other Delaware laws protecting consumers against unlawful and predatory…

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