Securities Articles

• Holding Corporations Accountable: LawInfo's Top 10 Class Action Lawsuits
  A class action lawsuit occurs when one or more members of a large group, or class, take legal action against a company or other entity whose actions have damaged the … More
• Individual Protection when a Brokerage Firm Fails or Files for Bankruptcy
  Many financial advisers and do it yourself financial websites advise that you have a diverse portfolio that combines savings and investments. For many Americans, … More
• The Doctrines Underlying Class Action Lawsuits
  Generally, the American legal system allows a plaintiff (or a few plaintiffs) to seek relief against a defendant, or a small group of defendants. Class actions, … More
• How Class Action Lawsuits Can Change the Law
  Class action settlements or verdicts affect a lot of people and, often, many businesses. Of course, all of the plaintiff class members and defendants in a single … More
• Shareholder Agreements
  Shareholder agreements, also known as stockholder agreements, are important for many businesses but particularly for closely held businesses and family businesses. A … More
• Buy Sell Agreements
  People enter business ownership relationships with the hope that the relationship will continue for as long as the business operates. However, despite the … More
• The Advantages and Disadvantages of Class Action Lawsuits
  Class action lawsuits allow a class of plaintiffs to sue a defendant for injuries caused by common actions or inactions. As in any important litigation decision, … More
• Using Incentive Stock Option Agreements to Attract and Retain Key Employees
  No matter what the status of current economic conditions, businesses often compete to hire the best, most talented people possible. Employees who are choosing between … More
• The Phases of a Class Action Lawsuit
  Class action lawsuits are different than individual lawsuits. One of the key differentiating factors is that class action lawsuits involve many … More
• The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
  In February 2005, the Class Action Fairness Act became law. The Class Action Fairness Act, or CAFA, sought to significant changes to the way in which class … More