Securities Fraud Litigation
/ˈsɛkjʊərɪtiz frɔːd ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal action initiated to address and remedy deceptive practices in the offer, sale, or trading of securities.
The investor filed securities fraud litigation against the company for misrepresenting its financial health.
Forms
- securities fraud litigation
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Commentary
Securities fraud litigation often involves complex factual investigations and statutory interpretation under securities laws such as the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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