Lori W. Will

Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery

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Office: Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery

Education: Lafayette College, University of Pennsylvania Law School

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Delaware earnout litigation reshapes M&A deal terms

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Presiding judge; decision partially reversed on appeal

Delaware's courts rule on American corporate disputes. On January 12, 2026, the state's Supreme Court decided that when a merger agreement specifies a particular path to an earnout payment, courts won't rescue sellers who failed to negotiate alternatives.

Updated May 26