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BARK resolves derivative lawsuit over charter waiver; pays $95K mootness fee
Bark, Inc.
- Plaintiff challenged Article Thirteenth of BARK's charter as impermissibly waiving fiduciary duties under DGCL.
- Board agreed to delete Article Thirteenth entirely and submit amendment to stockholders at next annual meeting.
- Lawsuit dismissed as moot after Board's actions; BARK pays $95,000 mootness fee to plaintiff's counsel.
- BARK denies wrongdoing but believes swift resolution was in best interest of company.