As Merger Lawsuits Increase, So Do Legal Fees February 14, 2011 By Jonathan Stempel and Tom Hals Lawyers are pushing for a $4.5 million fee for their work for investors challenging a corporate merger. The recovery for...
Firms Can Avoid Shareholder Lawsuits with Kid Behavior February 8, 2011 When companies are looking at bad earnings news, a new study from the University of Iowa suggests it’s best for...
Think Soft Market Is Over? Think Again January 24, 2011 Average renewal premiums for commercial lines property/ casualty insurance were largely unchanged during the fourth quarter of 2010 and that...
Auditors Successful in Defending Against Investor Lawsuits January 24, 2011 By Dena Aubin Investors looking to pin blame on auditors for failing to flag risks ahead of the credit crisis are having a...
Firms Vulnerable In Corrupt Practices Crackdown January 19, 2011 By Kathleen Ellis Authorities have been escalating their campaign against corruption in the last few years, resulting in a sharp spike in enforcement...