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		<title>New Castle &#8211; Delaware&#8217;s First Capital</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Castle, Delaware was founded in 1651 by the Dutch, taken over by the Swedes and finally Great Britain. Incorporated into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by William Penn, as one of its six counties, it was a major port along the Delaware River Today the State House has been restored, having served as a gymnasium, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New Castle, Delaware was founded in 1651 by the Dutch, taken over by the Swedes and finally Great Britain. Incorporated into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by William Penn, as one of its six counties, it was a major port along the Delaware River</p>
<p>Today the State House has been restored, having served as a gymnasium, restaurant and other sundry uses. Some notable judicial proceedings happened in this courthouse. Around 1800 Chief Justice of the Federal Supreme Court Samuel Chase presided over a grand jury hearing judging the seditious articles written by a local newspaper. The grand jury could find nothing. But Chase badgered them and held them in contempt until they accused the newspaper editor of sedition. For this star quality behavior and other equally outrageous acts while conducting juris prudence, Chase joins the distinguished company of Andrew Johnson and William Clinton as receiving the accolades of the articles of impeachment. Like Clinton and Johnson, he did not leave office.</p>
<p>Another landmark case featured the most revered Supreme Court Justice Taney, who also handed down the Dred Scott decision. This regarded an operator of the Underground Railroad, who was subsequently found guilty and fined a great deal of money: another nail into the coffin for the Civil War.</p>
<p>The final case held in the Courthouse was one of the most notorious, Delaware vs. Neal. In 1880 a black man was charged in raping a white woman; a capital offense. His lawyer, losing the case in New Castle Court, petitioned the Federal Government to hear the case based on the exclusion of blacks in the jury selection. Even though blacks comprised seventeen percent of Delaware&#8217;s population, none ever served on grand or petit jury. The Supreme Court declared a mistrial, and the new one took place at the new courthouse in Wilmington where he was acquitted. Interestingly enough, the jury in that second trial was also all white, but it was the beginning of adding African-Americans to the jury selection process. William Penn was very foresighted in that even in the 1600&#8242;s disputes between Native Americans were to be settled by a jury composed equally of Indians and whites.</p>
<p>Today New Castle is a quiet town with cobblestone and brick streets and sidewalks. The town still captures the spirit of Colonial days and the early nation with its row houses, the Green, town market and the square in front of the Courthouse and city hall.</p>
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		<title>Enjoy Yourself at the Delaware Theater Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Delaware Theater Company fits approximately four-hundred individuals every night and is the biggest regional theater within its territory. It is located on 200 Water Street in Wilmington, Delaware. It is a well maintained structure, always in top notch condition. It is consistently clean, open, and inviting. Many wonderful and friendly people work very hard [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Delaware Theater Company fits approximately four-hundred individuals every night and is the biggest regional theater within its territory. It is located on 200 Water Street in Wilmington, Delaware.</p>
<p>It is a well maintained structure, always in top notch condition. It is consistently clean, open, and inviting. Many wonderful and friendly people work very hard to run this company, and ensure you have a great time.</p>
<p>Even though you&#8217;re going there just to see a performance, it&#8217;s really the experience that matters &#8211; and the staff knows that. They help you find your seats, and offer any and all assistance they can provide if you require it.</p>
<p>The Delaware Theater Company has quite a large array of different and entertaining shows. They provide many different options when purchasing ticket packages, and with so much flexibility, you&#8217;re guaranteed to have a good time.</p>
<p>Fire on the Bayou is currently being performed at the theater. It focuses on New Orleans, and what happened during and after Hurricane Katrina.</p>
<p>Harry&#8217;s Seafood Grill is a fantastic option if you should find yourself hungry before or after the show. It&#8217;s only about a two minute walk away from the theater, and well-worth it. If you want to, you can even purchase a sandwich, snack, or beverage from the theater during an intermission.</p>
<p>At the Delaware Theater Company, there is something for everyone, and you&#8217;re guaranteed to have a fun night out. If you live in Wilmington, or near it, and are looking for a fun activity to enjoy &#8211; check this hot spot out.</p>
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		<title>The Best of Salt Water &amp; Fresh Water Sport in Delaware</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recreation and Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fishing Trip]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you take the Delaware fishing tour you will find a lot of attractions the world of fishing has to offer. Among the many places you will love to cast your hook line and sinker will be the White Clay Creek, Pike Creek, Christina Creek and many others. Apart from the world famous and sought [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you take the Delaware fishing tour you will find a lot of attractions the world of fishing has to offer. Among the many places you will love to cast your hook line and sinker will be the White Clay Creek, Pike Creek, Christina Creek and many others. Apart from the world famous and sought after Trout, Delaware also boasts of the best game fish that include smallmouth bass, black and white crappie, rock bass, hybrid striped bass and hundreds of species of fish that will surely keep an angler wanting more. Delaware fishing trips are designed for the amateur and seasoned angler alike.</p>
<p>The main attraction of the Delaware fishing trips is the best saltwater fishing you could hope to find anywhere. Some of the best saltwater game can be found in the Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay and the Montego Bay. In fact, Delaware fishing charter companies prefer to take their customers out to sea where the bigger game can be tackled. There is a great population of Marlin, Tuna and Shark to be wrestled when hooked in the salt waters of Delaware.</p>
<p>There is a bit of advice though, while you are planning a Delaware salt water fishing trip, you should make it a point to avoid the cold winter months. The game tends to migrate from the cold waters of Delaware during the winter months. The best time of the year to plan a Delaware fishing trip is during the summer months. Many a good trophy fish has been caught in Delaware Bay during the summer months.</p>
<p>Anglers to Delaware do not really have to find where the fish are biting, anywhere will do, the population offish during this time of the year makes fishing in Delaware salt waters a pleasure of a lifetime. You are likely to hook a striper or a bottom black fish, also known as Tautdog. The typical summer fish such as flounder and blues move into the Bay of Delaware during the warm summer months.</p>
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		<title>Bed And Breakfasts in Delaware</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Travel & Transportation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The state of Delaware is home to a variety of cultural, historical, and outdoor activities. In fact there are so many reasons to visit Delaware that you would be better off extending your vacation rather than choose just one fun and exciting thing to do. Browse the goods at a craft or art fair, take [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The state of Delaware is home to a variety of cultural, historical, and outdoor activities. In fact there are so many reasons to visit Delaware that you would be better off extending your vacation rather than choose just one fun and exciting thing to do. Browse the goods at a craft or art fair, take in a ballet or concert, stroll through one of many spectacular parks, or just sit back and relax and take in the scenery surrounding you, whatever you plan to do while visiting Delaware you are sure to make memories and will be eager to soon return.</p>
<p>The natural scenery here is a reason in and of itself to visit the state. Places such as the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge located in Milton which was established in 1963, the 15,978 acre Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge located in Smyrna, and the 143 acre Edward H. McCabe Nature Preserve also located in Milton delight visitors year round with their beautiful views and vibrant wildlife. For those to like to enjoy the great outdoors by sitting back and relaxing and soaking up the sun there is place such as Bethany Beach where visitors have a one mile stretch to vacation laid back style.</p>
<p>The state of Delaware also has a rich history that many visitors come to explore every year. Visitors can view military aircraft from past years at the Air Mobility Command Museum located in Dover, or get a glimpse of the hidden treasures of the sea at the Treasure of the Sea Exhibit in Georgetown. Curious tourists who visit the state can visit numerous historical properties including the Hendrickson House Museum which was constructed in 1690 in Pennsylvania but since been moved to Wilmington, The Legislative Hall in Dover, or Mispillion Lighthouse built in 1873 and located in Milford.</p>
<p>Culture is another great reason to visit the state of Delaware. Not only are visitors provided with a number of cultural festivals throughout the year but visitors also have the opportunity to visit such places as Wilmington’s “Little Italy”. Here visitors can stroll through a historic Italian urban neighborhood and shop the quaint shops and dine at one of the areas many fine dining restaurants. The cultural possibilities in Delaware are endless and exciting. Whether you want to find that special piece of art for your home décor or dine in authentic Italian restaurant you are sure to find what you’re looking for in Delaware.</p>
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		<title>Starting a Privet Investigator Business in Delaware</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Starting a private investigator business in Delaware gives you an opportunity to help the people by providing them required information in a confidential manner. When you work as private investigator, instead of police or government matters, most of the business you get is in the form of civil work. Factors affecting the success: Various factors [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Starting a private investigator business in Delaware gives you an opportunity to help the people by providing them required information in a confidential manner. When you work as private investigator, instead of police or government matters, most of the business you get is in the form of civil work. </p>
<p>Factors affecting the success:</p>
<p>Various factors to be considered for running a successful private investigating business are: You should be a frame of mind so that you can work independently because you may come across several situations when you will be alone. Do not make the mistake of working in the style of investigators that you watch on the television. There are so many limitations of the real world investigators.</p>
<p>Share your experience:</p>
<p>There are different kinds of interests, business goals, and background of the people. If it suits you, then you can also start a bounty hunter service. There is no lack of the opportunities for the people who want to grow. You may start writing web log or a book narrating your experiences. This is the business where you will get the opportunity of meeting with many types of interesting people and stories. You can share these experiences with the rest of the world by writing them down.</p>
<p>What special qualities should you possess?</p>
<p>What special qualities you should possess to start a private investigator business in Delaware? It is really much more than only a slight step and a keen eye to observe. However, if you do not want to tackle the cases of murders or bank robberies you can choose to work in a specialized field.</p>
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		<title>Tips on Choosing a Treatment Center for Addiction Treatment in Delaware</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first thing you must know here is that there are lot of options for addiction treatment in Delaware and not just that, they are conveniently spread out in various cities, towns and villages of the state. Hence, when you are trying to locate a treatment center in Delaware, you should not face a problem. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first thing you must know here is that there are lot of options for addiction treatment in Delaware and not just that, they are conveniently spread out in various cities, towns and villages of the state. Hence, when you are trying to locate a treatment center in Delaware, you should not face a problem. But, if you are not quite acquainted with the treatment program in Delaware, here are some things you can check out::</p>
<p>Seek advice from a substance abuse counselor</p>
<p>Ask a substance abuse counselor to help you out. They will help you find some good options. In fact, they will also ask your budget and find a treatment program for you that would be economical for your needs. Even if you have some knowledge about centers for addiction treatment in Delaware, it is a good idea to get help of a substance abuse counselor because that will help you in finding an option that is appropriate for the condition of the person you are seeking treatment for.</p>
<p>Use an intervention program</p>
<p>Another option for getting a good option on addiction treatment in Delaware is to use the services of an intervention program. This can be quite beneficial for you if you do not have much idea about how the program works in the state. The intervention program will guide you on the most suitable kinds of addiction treatment according to the extent and nature of addiction of the patient.</p>
<p>The program will also handle the documentation that is needed to get the person into treatment. This is a great benefit especially because treatment centers in Delaware are almost always full and with their good contacts with the various treatment centers, the intervention program can actually help you secure an admission for the patient and look after the formalities at the same time.</p>
<p>But the best benefit that an intervention program will provide is that they will guide you through the entire treatment process and will provide advice and good counsel at every stage. Hence, if you have no inkling of the way a treatment program works in Delaware, you can use an intervention program to get the best guidance and support possible.</p>
<p>Check up on the Internet</p>
<p>But when using the Internet, you will have to keep some things in mind. You will have to see whether the treatment program is suitable for the needs of the patient. This is important to check because there are various kinds of treatment programs in Delaware and not all of them might be suitable for the patient. Make sure also to check what features and facilities the treatment program will provide the patient so that you know exactly what you will be getting during the treatment.</p>
<p>You have to also make a definite search on the licensing information of each treatment center you are considering. It is imperative. That the center for addiction treatment in Delaware that you choose must have a license to provide that treatment and ideally must be affiliated with some other treatment centers. You have to also make sure that the treatment providers there are well-qualified. They must have a qualification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine or a similar body and they must have experience in handling the kind of treatment you are looking for.</p>
<p>Check with your local healthcare center</p>
<p>Because Delaware has many options of addiction treatment, it is quite possible that your local treatment center will have a program for it too. This could be an outpatient treatment program that you did not know of before. Hence, you must ask in your treatment center. You lose nothing in doing this. Even if they do not have a program of their own, they will definitely guide you to a good treatment center that does have such a program. They can also guide you on locating a substance abuse counselor or an intervention program that you may use the services of.</p>
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		<title>Dating in Delaware</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arnold Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delaware is among the most populated and the smallest states in the United States of America. The climate of Deleware is moderated by the ocean. Deleware has a lot of places you can go to and even if it does not have a place that has been designated as a national park, it still has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Delaware is among the most populated and the smallest states in the United States of America. The climate of Deleware is moderated by the ocean. Deleware has a lot of places you can go to and even if it does not have a place that has been designated as a national park, it still has wonderful places and parks to go to. While dating in Delaware, you can go to the many museums or other attractions centers that are found all over the place.</p>
<p>Delaware Museum of Natural History is one of the museums you can go to while dating in Delaware. This museum has Deleware&#8217;s only dinosaurs that very big. You will also be able to see a jaguar in this museum. This museum also has a lot on wild animals in Africa and the local area. You can also go to Deleware Art Museum that has a lot of visual arts. The Hagley Museum and library gives you an idea of how the Americans lead their lives both at home and at their work places. If you are interested in motorcycles, you can go to the Museum of the American Road. Here you will get to know about the history of the motorcycle. You can also visit the Brandywine Zoo which is Deleware&#8217;s only Zoo. Though its not a very big Zoo it has a lot in terms of what to see.</p>
<p>While dating in Delaware you can go to visit the Home of Delaware Tall Ship Ambassador which is in Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard. This ship is very tall and it is the one that brought home the first people who settled in this place. The Candlelight Music Dinner Theatre is another place you should go to. Like the name suggests, it has good music and candles lit. They offer great entertainment. You can also visit the du Pont family garden during the summer and see the flowers bloom. The Hagley house is also another place you can visit in Deleware. It has great collection of photographs, books and manuscripts.</p>
<p>The casino is also a great place you can visit while dating in Delaware. If you love games, this is a perfect place to be. You can go to the Harrington Raceway and Casino which was recently renovated. It has about 3,000 gaming machines that are well functioning. If you do not want to sit in the casino gaming area, you can go to their guests rooms or try out their spa. If you are not interested in any of the activities here, you can go to climb the Rockford Tower which is a great attraction to many people in Deleware. You can also go to Jungle Jims rehobot beach. This place has a lot of activities you can do. Activities like batting cages, bumper boats and rock climbing.</p>
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		<title>Weight Loss Surgery in Delaware</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Obesity &#8212; the condition of being significantly above one’s healthy weight &#8212; is a health crisis in Delaware. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In fact, almost 64% of the population of the First State is overweight or obese. Unsurprisingly, Delaware’s obesity rate tracks closely with its rate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Obesity &#8212; the condition of being significantly above one’s healthy weight &#8212; is a health crisis in Delaware. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In fact, almost 64% of the population of the First State is overweight or obese. Unsurprisingly, Delaware’s obesity rate tracks closely with its rate of physical inactivity: 59% of adults in Delaware say they do not exercise or engage in any type of regular physical activity.</p>
<p>Obesity can be one of the most difficult diseases to treat. Weight loss itself is a simple matter: once a person’s daily caloric intake falls below the number of calories needed to maintain life, the body begins to burn fat to stay alive, resulting in weight loss. The difficulty comes in restricting caloric intake – the primal urge to eat when hungry is almost irresistible.</p>
<p>Many obesity sufferers use eating as a substitute for emotional satisfaction. Others are food addicts and will continue to eat long after they have met their caloric needs. In essence, their &#8220;fullness meter&#8221; is broken. Sadly, many people who do not suffer from obesity see these behaviors as indicators of personal weakness on the part of the obese.</p>
<p>The truth, however, is that obesity is a disease, not a character flaw. Gimmicks, fad diets, or so-called weight-loss pills can cause a person to lose significant weight, but most that do quickly regain it – and often suffer damage to their health as a result of such quickie &#8220;cures&#8221;. The only way to successfully treat the disease of obesity is by a complete change in the patient’s lifestyle and eating habits. To beat obesity we must change the way we relate to food, enabling us to eat better food and less of it. For some, education and willpower are enough to accomplish this. For the rest, another option exists: weight loss surgery.</p>
<p>Weight loss surgery is performed under general anesthesia, usually laparoscopically. Three main types of surgical procedure are performed in the U.S.—malabsorptive, restrictive, and combination—each with different risks and benefits. In each, however, the principle is the same: to surgically alter the patient’s stomach and/or digestive tract in order to physically limit the amount of food the patient can eat at a given time. If successful, the surgical alterations will cause the patient to take in fewer calories each day than he or she burns, resulting in steady, safe loss of excess weight.</p>
<p>However, excess weight is only a symptom of obesity, and, while treating it is a giant step toward recovery, only a complete change in the patient’s lifestyle and relationship to food can cure the disease. Patients who fail to follow postoperative instructions may regain any weight lost. The surgical alterations are a powerful tool, but they can only be part of a comprehensive program of weight loss treatment, including counseling, medical and peer support, activity level changes, and psychiatric care.</p>
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		<title>Delaware Real Estate – Living On The Water</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Adams</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delaware is a state with a lot of coastline. When you think of wind swept beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, you’re thinking of Delaware. The beach areas come in a variety of forms with sleepy little villages, laid back resorts and energized tourist areas. Much of the state is within a few hours of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Delaware is a state with a lot of coastline. When you think of wind swept beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, you’re thinking of Delaware. The beach areas come in a variety of forms with sleepy little villages, laid back resorts and energized tourist areas. Much of the state is within a few hours of the major cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.</p>
<p>Wilmington is a mid-sized city, but the largest in Delaware. Not the most striking of cities, Wilmington is a bit schizophrenic. Parts of the town are dreary and industrial while others contain pleasant parks and walking areas. In the pleasant areas, you’ll find brick paved walkways with little cafés on streets lined with trees. Wilmington is, however, a good launching spot for most of Delaware, which makes for good weekend getaways.</p>
<p>Delaware real estate prices fall all over the board and are primarily dependent on how close the location is to the popular beaches. Homes in Wilmington will run $370,000 on average, while locations in other inland areas are much less. Homes in the beach areas like Rehoboth can be much more, but depend on the quality of the home. On average, the appreciation rate for Delaware real estate was over 16 percent for 2005.</p>
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		<title>Why Choose Delaware As Your Corporate Home?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Among the many business-friendly laws, Delaware does not require corporations to operate in the state, only to maintain a registered agent, who may be an individual resident, or an existing domestic corporation. Additionally, incorporations typically take 24 hours to process, however there are services that allow same day, and 2 hour filing. There is no [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Among the many business-friendly laws, Delaware does not require corporations to operate in the state, only to maintain a registered agent, who may be an individual resident, or an existing domestic corporation. Additionally, incorporations typically take 24 hours to process, however there are services that allow same day, and 2 hour filing. There is no corporate income tax for corporations incorporated in Delaware, but not transacting business in the state. Further, the cost to incorporate is one of the lowest in the country, and one person can hold all officer positions of the corporation. Officer names are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation. Shares of stock owned by persons outside of Delaware are not subject to Delaware taxes.</p>
<p>Delaware maintains a separate corporate court system, called the Delaware Court of Chancery, that does not use juries, but only uses judges appointed for their expertise in corporate law. The Delaware Court of Chancery is a 210-year-old business court that has written most of the modern U.S. corporation case law. It is widely recognized as the nation&#8217;s most distinguished agency for dispute resolution involving corporate litigation. The state legislature takes seriously its role in keeping the corporation statute, and other business laws current. Their unique expertise in, and exposure to issues of business law are supreme. Currently the Court of Chancery has made docket information, and pleadings available over the Internet for civil actions filed in the Court. Delaware may make sense for large corporations, however it may not be worth the effort for small, privately held corporations who do business in their home state. Although Delaware does not tax out of state businesses, taxes must be paid in the state the business is operating. While incorporating fees are lowest in Delaware, appointing a corporate agent to receive official notices in Delaware may negate any realized costs savings. All factors considered, Delaware is a premiere legal home to companies all around the world.</p>
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