February 2013

First Take on Amgen Decision: Supreme Court “Basically” Endorses Status Quo

By Doug Greene on February 28, 2013

Posted in Class Certification, Fraud-on-the-Market Doctrine, Litigation Reforms, Securities Class Action, Supreme Court

The Supreme Court released its anxiously awaited decision in Amgen Inc. v. Connecticut Retirement Plans yesterday. On the face of the decision, it was a loss for defendants in that case, and for companies everywhere that are forced to defend themselves against securities class action lawsuits – as the Court found that plaintiffs do not…

Looking Ahead: Forthcoming 2013 Securities and Corporate Governance Litigation Developments

By Doug Greene on February 20, 2013

Posted in 10th Circuit, 6th Circuit, 9th Circuit, Class Certification, Corporate Governance, Delaware Courts, Plaintiffs' Bar, Section 220, Securities Class Action, Shareholder Derivative Action, Supreme Court

This promises to be an eventful year in securities and corporate governance litigation. A number of looming developments have the potential to change the landscape for many years to come. This is the first of two posts – or three, if I get carried away – discussing some of these developments.

The Delaware Supreme Court’s …

Doug Greene

Doug is one of the most experienced and successful securities and governance litigators in the United States. He defends and counsels clients in securities class…

Doug is one of the most experienced and successful securities and governance litigators in the United States. He defends and counsels clients in securities class actions, shareholder derivative actions, shareholder challenges to mergers and acquisitions, SEC investigations, and internal investigations.

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February 2013

First Take on Amgen Decision: Supreme Court “Basically” Endorses Status Quo

Looking Ahead: Forthcoming 2013 Securities and Corporate Governance Litigation Developments

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