Securities Motion to Dismiss Trends (Part 1): The Northern District of California

In securities class actions, the motion to dismiss is the key event. If the company wins, the case goes away and costly discovery is avoided. If shareholders win, a significant settlement in the future is likely. In these high-stakes proceedings, outcomes are unpredictable. In this article, the first in a three-part series on this central topic in the world of D&O risk, my colleague Walker Newell takes a close look at some recent trends in motion to dismiss decisions in key district courts. By examining these trends, you’ll gain a better sense of why companies and executives win in some cases and shareholders win in others. —Priya Huskins
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