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10 Keys to Winning Securities Litigation Cases

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Securities litigation presents substantial risks for companies, firms, and individuals accused of violating federal law, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, or Financial Industry Regulatory Authority...more

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Four Decision Points in SEC Securities Investigations

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Defending securities actions on behalf of clients requires strategy in navigating a tricky process, which can be unique in each situation. If you are interested in this topic, you likely already have some idea of the lay of...more

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Four Decision Points in SEC Securities Investigations

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Defending securities actions on behalf of clients requires strategy in navigating a tricky process, which can be unique in each situation. If you are interested in this topic, you likely already have some idea of the lay of...more

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The SEC Investigation Process: An Overview

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigates companies, brokerage firms, and individuals for a broad range of statutory and regulatory violations. These investigations can lead to civil or administrative...more

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SEC Subpoena - 6 Things You Must Do To Protect Your Company

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is a formidable federal agency charged with the authority to investigate various instances of securities fraud and misconduct by entities, executives, and investors in order to protect...more

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The 5 + 5 + 5 of SEC Defense

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigates companies (and individuals) for a broad range of federal offenses. This includes offenses that are both civil and criminal in nature, and that can carry penalties...more

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Defending Against Securities Fraud Litigation Triggered by an SEC Investigation

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For public and private companies in all industries, the risk of being targeted in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation is a very real concern. As new and innovative securities offerings continue to be...more

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Bar Orders Must Be Integral To Settlement in Order To Be Essential

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Bar orders have been a useful tool in resolving various types of litigation. These include claims against companies that are in bankruptcy or receivership....more

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The "Compass Rose" Method for Corporate Witness Interviews

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Former AUSA Jack Clabby, a litigator with Carlton Fields, describes his unique method for opening corporate internal interviews. The "Compass Rose" is designed to build rapport with the witness and elicit important background...more

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Securities Class Action Filings Continue at Record Levels: How Should D&O Insurers Respond?

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On January 29, 2020, Cornerstone Research released its annual report on securities class action filings. As expected, the report demonstrates that securities class actions in both federal and state courts continue to be filed...more

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Prosecutors Not Required to Prove Tipper Received “Personal Benefit” to be Convicted Under Criminal Insider Trading Statute

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On December 30, 2019 the Second Circuit issued its opinion in United States v. Blaszczak, finding that the government can criminally prosecute insider trading under 18 U.S.C. 1348 without proving personal benefit to the...more

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Life Sciences Companies May Face More Scrutiny in Using FDA Documents to Dismiss Securities Cases

Following a recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Khoja v. Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc., plaintiffs alleging securities fraud against companies in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Are Forensic Accountants an Attorney’s Silver Bullet?

From the art of interviewing, to recognizing mathematical irregularities, and following the money, Forensic Accountants are a proven invaluable tool for Attorneys and their clients. “Finding” the money combines the skill...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Brownstein Victory Demonstrates Value of Vigorously Challenging Materiality Allegations in Securities Fraud Trials

The materiality of misrepresentations and omissions in securities fraud litigation is a complex but critical issue. For several reasons, defendants sometimes give this element of a securities claim less at tention than it...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"SLUSA in the Age of Madoff"

Litigation arising out of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme has generated multiple legal developments, including new case law regarding the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998 (SLUSA). SLUSA provides a powerful...more

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