Hedge Funds — Last week, the SEC continued to focus on hedge funds and insider trading, while option backdating, another current enforcement favorite, apparently continued to spread.  As we described last week (see here), the agency brought another case involving PIPE …

The Week In Review (September 17-21, 2007): The SEC Continues to Focus on Favorite Targets While The GAO Targets the SEC Read More »

The Dura decision has had a significant impact on securities damage actions beginning with what is required to plead a cause of action.  Following the decision, one question which emerges is the pleading standards.  Some courts adopted the language in …

LIABILITY IN SECURITIES FRAUD ACTIONS: Part XIX: The Impact of Dura Read More »