INSIGHTS | BUSINESS SERVICES | FEBRUARY 2026
“Strategic Earnout Drafting Implications from Delaware Supreme Court in J&J/Auris”
WH Burkley associate Sachin Java recently authored “Strategic Earnout Drafting Implications from Delaware Supreme Court in J&J/Auris” in the January 2026 edition of Business Law Today, an American Bar Association publication.
The article discusses a recent Delaware Supreme Court decision that reinforced a strict, text first approach to earnout provisions in a merger agreement.
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Sachin Java | Associate | Business Services | 216.619.7842 | sjava@walterhav.com
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