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Class Actions FAQs

• What is a class action?
  Class actions are representative lawsuits on behalf of groups of similarly situated persons. Class action law suits are a nontraditional litigation procedure that … more
• How are individuals benefited by class actions?
  The major advantage of bringing a class action is the more powerful litigation posture for the class representative. Because of the greatly expanded exposure to … more
• What types of claims are brought in securities class actions?
  Claims brought in securities class actions generally challenge allegedly material false and misleading statements made by publicly traded companies and/or their … more
• Who brings class actions?
  Anyone who has been harmed or injured by a particular person or entity in violation of a law and who generally has claims which are typical of other similarly situated … more
• Do I have to own stock in the company to benefit from a class action?
  Under federal or state securities laws you would have had to purchase stock within a specified period of time. This does not mean that would have to own the stock at … more

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