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Second Circuit Clarifies Standard Regarding Knowledge Of Facts That Constitute A Securities Fraud Violation For Purposes Of Triggering The Two-Year Statute Of Limitations For Rule 10b-5 Claims

16 Mar 2011, 5:34 am

For further information, please contact John Stigi at (310) 228-3717 or Taraneh Fard at (213) 617-5492. [read post]

Corporate Securities Law Blog - http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

In Omnicom Second Circuit Provides Guidance On What Type Of Information Will Justify Investor Reliance For Securities Fraud

6 Apr 2010, 8:50 am

For further information, please contact John Stigi at (310) 228-3717 or Sarah Aberg at (212) 634-3091. [read post]

Corporate Securities Law Blog - http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

United States Supreme Court Clarifies Statute Of Limitations For Private Securities Fraud Actions

7 May 2010, 12:35 pm

In Merck & Co. v. [read post]

Corporate Securities Law Blog - http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

Tenth Circuit Affirms High Standard For Scienter Pleading In Securities Fraud Cases Against Independent Auditors

2 Feb 2011, 10:11 am

For further information please contact John Stigi at (310) 228-3717 or Jennifer Lamirand at (213) 617-5579. [read post]

Corporate Securities Law Blog - http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Securities Fraud Claims Against Secondary Actors Because Alleged False Statements Were Not Attributed To Them

7 May 2010, 12:29 pm

For further information, please contact John Stigi at (310) 228-3717 or Sarah Aberg at (212) 634-3091. [read post]

Corporate Securities Law Blog - http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

DOJ, COURTS LESSEN PRESSURE ON CORPORATIONS TO DENY INDEMNIFICATION TO MANAGEMENT TARGETS OF PROSECUTIONS

15 Nov 2007, 2:44 pm

  Further, while the same Sixth Amendment concerns do not apply in SEC proceedings, if the Courts of Appeals were to rule against the government on grounds relating to breach of contract, these decisions also could be applied to prevent the SEC from pressuring corporations to cease indemnification in cases where corporate bylaws require it.For further information, please contact John Stigi at (213) 617-5589 or Christina Costley at (805) 879-1818. [read post]

Corporate Securities Law Blog - http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

United States Supreme Court Reiterates Materiality Standard For Securities Fraud Claims Under Rule 10b-5

29 Mar 2011, 5:27 am

For further information, please contact John Stigi at (310) 228-3717 or Taraneh Fard at (213) 617-5492. [read post]

Corporate Securities Law Blog - http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

NINTH CIRCUIT REJECTS ATTEMPT TO EXPAND SCOPE OF SHORT-SWING PROFIT INSIDER LIABILITY CLAIMS UNDER SECTION 16(b)

27 Aug 2009, 10:55 am

For further information, please contact John Stigi at (213) 617-5589 or Martin White at (415) 774-3233. [read post]

Corporate Securities Law Blog - http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

The Delaware Chancery Court Rejects Attempt By Acquirer To Cancel Merger Amid Worldwide Credit Crisis

11 Nov 2008, 5:38 pm

In Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. v. [read post]