Xerxes Wilson

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Xerxes Wilson

As a newspaper reporter, one could say I’m biased toward government transparency and accountability. My job entails covering the courts, which from day to day could mean a lot of things: one day a murder trial, the next day trying to understand and communicate changes to Delaware’s corporate code and the next trying to sort out why a woman who had no home was put in jail for a year for walking on Wilmington’s Market Street.

1 month ago | delawareonline.com | Xerxes Wilson

Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill to remove the death penalty from the state's constitution. Although Delaware has not executed anyone in over a decade, the death penalty remains legal according to the state constitution. Supporters of the bill argue that the death penalty is not an effective deterrent to crime and is disproportionately applied to Black people. Opponents of the bill believe the death penalty is a just punishment for certain crimes and can deter future violence.

1 month ago | delawareonline.com | Xerxes Wilson

Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill that would change how the state regulates corporations, potentially shielding company leaders from some lawsuits. Supporters say the changes are needed to maintain Delaware's status as a top destination for business incorporation. Opponents argue the bill would harm investors and give too much power to executives. The bill has drawn criticism for its fast-tracked process and potential ties to specific companies like Meta.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Xerxes Wilson

A controversial overhaul to Delaware's corporate code passed through the state Senate Thursday. The legislation would amend Delaware's corporate laws, which govern the management of most of the nation's top corporations, to insulate controlling stockholders from lawsuits filed by shareholders claiming a conflict of interest or insider dealing.

1 month ago | delawareonline.com | Xerxes Wilson

Delaware's Senate passed legislation to amend the state's corporate laws, aiming to shield controlling stockholders from certain lawsuits. Proponents argue the changes offer predictability for businesses, while critics fear it empowers billionaires at the expense of ordinary investors. The bill's future now lies with the Delaware House of Representatives, where it will be considered in the coming weeks. A controversial overhaul to Delaware's corporate code passed through the state Senate Thursday.