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October 8, 2009

Analyzing a Rare Bird: Securities Trial in Vivendi

This week, a very rare occurrence — a trial in a securities class action — got underway in Manhattan in the Vivendi litigation.  Adam Savett, head of RiskMetrics’ Securities Class Action Services which actually tracks these trials, spoke with me today about how uncommon they are, the types of verdicts that have resulted to date, and some of the very real challenges these trials present for counsel.  Our discussion is available here.

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