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Judges and Judiciary

Jan. 9, 2007

Supreme Court Will Hear Securities-Fraud Case

WASHINGTON - In a case that could make it more difficult for shareholders to sue public companies for securities fraud, the U.S. Supreme Court said late Friday that it would clarify a key legal standard used to determine when class-action allegations are strong enough to proceed.

By Brent Kendall
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      WASHINGTON - In a case that could make it more difficult for shareholders to sue public companies for securities fraud, the U.S. Supreme Court said late Friday that it would clarify a key legal standard used to determine when class-action allegations are strong enough to proceed.
      In other action, the high court agreed to review a 9th U.S. Circu...

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