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‘Not So Fast’
Study shows that in 2010 and 2011, over 95 percent of all mergers valued over $500 million resulted in litigation.
U.S. class action lawyers spread their wings
More than 25 countries have introduced group litigation rules, up from around three in 2000.
Class-actions by Allen Stanford investors revived
Fifth Circuit ruling clears the way for state court cases against brokerages, lawyers and others in Stanford matter.
Lawsuit against Berkshire over Sokol affair dismissed
Berkshire Hathaway wins dismissal of shareholder lawsuit alleging former executive violated insider trading policy.
March 28 Webcast: Daubert and Economic Damages — An Update
Please join Jim White, Carol Geisler, Jeff Litvak and Jared Bourgeois for this free webcast.
Hedge Funds’ Lawsuit Risk Rises After Galleon Probe – Businessweek
Insurers quoting rates 5-10% higher for coverage that protects hedge funds against government investigations and investor lawsuits.
Confidential witnesses are endangered species in NY securities cases
Trend developing to force plaintiffs’ lawyers to identify confidential witnesses.
Archived Version and Materials for March 7 Webcast: The ERISA and Securities Litigation Snapshot — Things You Can Do Now to Minimize CFO and Board Liability
Jim Baker, Gerry Czarnecki, Dr. Susan Mangiero and Rhonda Prussack joined us for this webcast.
The Second Circuit Takes a Whack at Morrison’s Second Prong : The D&O Diary
Opinion analyzes allegations that would satisfy Morrison test.
Australia Has Few Class Actions, Scale of Damages a Concern, Law Firm Says
Size of Australian class-action lawsuit settlements worry companies, despite being few in number.