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The Unjustified Judicial Creation Of Class Certification Merits Trials In Securities, Michael J. Kaufman, John M. Wunderlich
The Unjustified Judicial Creation Of Class Certification Merits Trials In Securities, Michael J. Kaufman, John M. Wunderlich
University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
The class action device is vital to deterring securities fraud and remedying its victims, who almost never suffer losses sufficient to justify an individual suit. Nonetheless, the federal courts have begun to convert the class certification process into a premature trial on the merits, thereby precluding victims of securities fraud from pursuing otherwise valid claims of financial wrongdoing. In particular, in a series of important decisions, the federal courts have required plaintiffs to prove the essential elements of their securities fraud claims at the preliminary class certification stage.
This Article demonstrates why this trend should end. The judicial creation of …
Sec V. Talbot: The "Misappropriation-Plus" Theory, Kalina Laleva
Sec V. Talbot: The "Misappropriation-Plus" Theory, Kalina Laleva
Golden Gate University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Securities Law - Securities & Exchange Commission V. Rind: Sec Civil Enforcement Actions Are Not Subject To Statute Of Limitations, Joan E. Low
Golden Gate University Law Review
In Securities & Exchange Commission v. Rind, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, ruling on an issue of first impression, held that civil enforcement actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter "SEC") are not subject to statute of limitations restrictions. Additionally, the court ruled that no right to a jury trial attaches in SEC civil enforcement actions seeking disgorgement of illicit profits.
Securities Law, Peter A. Mastromonaco
Securities Law, Peter A. Mastromonaco
Golden Gate University Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Implications Of Ifrs On The Functioning Of The Securities Antifraud Regime In The United States, Lance J. Phillips
The Implications Of Ifrs On The Functioning Of The Securities Antifraud Regime In The United States, Lance J. Phillips
Michigan Law Review
The United States is home to one of the most investor-friendly securities antifraud regimes in the world. Corporate misstatements that form the basis for a cause of action under one of the many antifraud provisions arise in a variety of contexts, an important one being as violations of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). For several years, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been considering changing the standardized accounting practice in the United States from GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") to promote comparability between global investment opportunities. IFRS is a principles-based system of accounting, while GAAP is rules …
The Case For Semi-Strong-Form Corporate Scienter In Securities Fraud Actions, Paul B. Maslo
The Case For Semi-Strong-Form Corporate Scienter In Securities Fraud Actions, Paul B. Maslo
Michigan Law Review First Impressions
The mental state of scienter - intent to defraud - is a required element of a securities fraud claim. The scienter inquiry is fairly straightforward when the defendant is an individual. It is more complex when a corporate entity is involved because a corporation can only act through its agents; it has no mind of its own. This article compares the three approaches courts have used to impute scienter to corporate defendants in the securities fraud context and concludes by recommending the approach which strikes an appropriate balance between several dueling public policy concerns.
One Nation, Under Securities Fraud: The Third Circuit Notches A Win For Federalism In In Re Lord Abbett Mutual Funds Fee Litigation, Ethan H. Townsend
One Nation, Under Securities Fraud: The Third Circuit Notches A Win For Federalism In In Re Lord Abbett Mutual Funds Fee Litigation, Ethan H. Townsend
Villanova Law Review
No abstract provided.