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Litigation

Sep. 24, 2002

Shareholder Litigation Slows in West

Column - By Charles W. Laurence - The Silicon Valley-led technology craze of the past few years may not be the only thing on the decline out West. The pace of shareholder litigation appears to be slowing down, as well. While the number of cases being filed is on the rise in most regions, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appears to be enjoying a drop-off in securities litigation activity.

        By Charles W. Laurence

        The Silicon Valley-led technology craze of the past few years may not be the only thing on the decline out West. The pace of shareholder litigation appears to be slowing down, as well. While the number of cases being filed is on the rise in most regions, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appears to be enjoying a drop-off in securities l...

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