WASHINGTON, June 21 — The Supreme Court dealt a new blow today to investors suing companies over accusations of fraud when it set a higher standard to prevent the lawsuits from being dismissed.
The decision was the second this week by the court that was a defeat for shareholders and a victory for the defendant companies. On Monday, the justices ruled that securities underwriters on Wall Street are generally immune from civil antitrust lawsuits.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Justices Tighten Rules on Shareholder Suits
New York Times: By STEPHEN LABATON
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