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Securities Class Action Litigation Surges in Dollar Value Despite Steady Filing Numbers | JD Supra
Cornerstone Research recently published its Securities Class Action Filings—2025 Mid-Year Assessment. The report contains useful data and information about the securities class action landscape thus far this year.
California Supreme Court Resolves Long-Running Dispute Over Delaware Forum Selection Clauses | JD Supra
[co-author: Hannah Wolf1] In a closely watched decision issued on July 21, 2025, the California Supreme Court, in EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, held that a forum selection clause requiring shareholder lawsuits to be brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery is enforceable — even though the Court of Chancery does not provide a right to trial by jury.
US Supreme Court Reverses Class Certification in 10b-5 Action | JD Supra
On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. v. Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, a closely watched case involving the standards for class certification in securities class actions.[1] In Goldman, a group of shareholders brought an action against the company, alleging violations of Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5.
Northern District of California Delineates When Affirmative Statements Can Create a Duty to Disclose | JD Supra
In a decision likely to cause some consternation for companies defending against federal securities claims, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an unpublished decision on March 22, sustaining an extremely narrow omissions theory of liability alleged in City of Sunrise Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Oracle Corp.
Board Diversity Podcast | JD Supra
With a hot national spotlight on issues of racial diversity, equality, and inclusion, the composition of corporate boards of directors faces increased scrutiny from the American public, legislators, and the plaintiffs’ bar.
A New Wave Of Board Diversity Derivative Litigation
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. With a hot national spotlight on issues of racial diversity, equality, and inclusion, the composition of corporate boards of directors is facing increased scrutiny from the American public, legislators and the plaintiffs' bar.
A New Wave of Board Diversity Derivative Litigation
With a hot national spotlight on issues of racial diversity, equality, and inclusion, the composition of corporate boards of directors is facing increased scrutiny from the American public, legislators and the plaintiffs’ bar.
Ninth Circuit Affirms Important Distinction Between Settlement and Litigation Classes | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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