US - The Supreme Court has ruled that investors seeking to sue companies and executives in class action lawsuits must show "cogent and compelling evidence" of intent to defraud.
Yesterday’s decision was the second one this week that was a defeat for shareholders and a victory for defendant companies. On Monday, the justices ruled that securities underwriters on Wall Stre...
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