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Feigin v. Securities America Inc.
Investors in Ponzi scheme are allowed to intervene in civil action initiated by securities commissioner.
Securities Nov. 9, 1999
Janas v. McCracken
Circumstantial evidence of deliberate misconduct must be factually pleaded in detail to prevail under Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.
Securities Oct. 22, 1999
In re Sybase Inc. Securities Litigation
Corporation's reliance on its internal budget summaries is reasonable, and not evidence of false and misleading earnings predictions.
Securities Sep. 30, 1999
Epstein v. MCA Inc.
State judgment determining fairness of settlement in shareholder class action is entitled to full faith and credit when judgment satisfies due process.
Securities Sep. 3, 1999
Janas v. McCracken
Circumstantial evidence of deliberate misconduct must be factually pleaded in detail to prevail under Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.
Securities Aug. 10, 1999
Berry v. Valence Technology Inc.
Article in industry publication doesn't put investors on inquiry notice which begins one-year statute of limitations for security fraud action.
Securities Aug. 6, 1999
Dunn v. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Treasury Amendment exempts Commodity Futures Trading Commission from regulating off-exchange trading in foreign currency.
Securities Jul. 28, 1999
Richards v. Lloyd's of London
Requiring English courts to apply English law to Lloyd's of London contracts with Americans is void.
Securities Jul. 25, 1999
Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. Topworth International Ltd.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission can regulate trades involving both foreign currency and precious metals.
Securities Jul. 15, 1999
Janas v. McCracken
Circumstantial evidence of deliberate misconduct must be factually pleaded in detail to prevail under Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.
Securities Jul. 15, 1999
Alderman v. Securities and Exchange Commission
Both NASD member's and corporate parent's control person must reimburse funds put in wrong account.
Securities Jul. 6, 1999
StorMedia Inc. v. Superior Court (Werczberger)
Complaint against company for market manipulation of stock is proper since facts stated, if true, support violations of Corporate Securities Law of 1968.
Securities Jun. 28, 1999
Abromson v. American Pacific Corp.
Company's nondisclosure of early loan repayment's potential adverse effect is immaterial absent forcible repayment.
Securities Jun. 26, 1999
Cohen v. Stratosphere Corp.
Investors denied opportunity to purchase stock lack standing to sue under Rule 10b-5 for fraud.
Securities Jun. 26, 1999
Cooper v. Pickett
Fraud liability is based on statements to analyst by corporate insiders with intent to reach market.
Securities Jun. 18, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission v. First Pacific Bancorp
Insider commits securities fraud by closing 'mini-max' offering with his own money after deadline.
Securities Jun. 17, 1999
SEC v. Colello
SEC can recover from nominal non-party defendant where money was obtained by fraud.
Securities Jun. 4, 1999
Richards v. Lloyd's of London
Antiwaiver provisions of securities acts don't void choice of law provisions in international insurance underwriting agreement.
Securities May 21, 1999
Cooper v. Pickett
Fraud liability is based on statements to analyst by corporate insiders with intent to reach market.
Securities May 21, 1999
Griggs v. Pace American Group Inc.
Under 1934 Act, former shareholder who exchanges stock for contingent rights to receive shares, has standing to sue as stock 'purchaser.'
Securities May 20, 1999
Steckman v. Hart Brewing Inc.
Securities registrant must disclose only known adverse trends from which material impact is reasonably expected.
Securities May 11, 1999
Partnership Exchange Securities Co. v. National Association of Securities Dealers Inc.
National Association of Securities Dealers is immune to trader's claims based on disciplinary actions against the trader.
Securities Apr. 29, 1999
Batchelder v. Kawamoto
American Depository Receipt holder has no derivative claim if foreign law limits standing to shareholders of record.
Securities Apr. 13, 1999
Batchelder v. Kawamoto
American Depository Receipt holder has no derivative claim if foreign law limits standing to shareholders of record.
Securities Apr. 7, 1999
McLachlan v. Simon
Shareholders have right of action under statute barring breach of fiduciary duty in registered investment company.
Securities Mar. 12, 1999
McKey v. Charles Schwab and Co.
Claims for breach of fiduciary duty and bad faith involving 'order flow payments' are pre-empted by federal law.
Securities Mar. 11, 1999
Sparta Surgical Corp. v. National Assn. of Securities Dealers Inc.
Private market regulator performing quasi-governmental functions entitled to immunity for suspension of trading. company' securities.
Securities Mar. 11, 1999
Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. v. Pass
Out-of-state security buyers and sellers entitled to civil remedy for market manipulation of stock prices.
Securities Feb. 19, 1999
Cohig & Associates Inc. v. Stamm
Order
Securities Sep. 21, 1998
Viernow v. Euripides Development Corp.
Investor's failure to show corporation's alleged misrepresentations caused him to suffer loss precludes negligence claim.
Securities Sep. 15, 1998