While the rules only apply in his courtroom, Judge Connolly's order is significant for a number of reasons. More than half of the United States publicly traded companies are incorporated within Delaware's borders, and thus, Delaware law often governs contracts between businesses. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Chief Judge Colm F. Connoly, a U.S. District Court judge in Delaware, has introduced new rules for cases that come before him, requiring the parties involved in the court proceedings to disclose any financial support from third-party funders.
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