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August 23, 2007

Fisher v. Kanas Continues Line of Cases That Puts Limit on the Right to Initiate Class Action Suits

Fisher v. Kanas

By Josh Lawler of Zuber & Taillieu

This case is a continuation of a line of jurisprudence that seeks to impose a strict limitation on the right of stockholders to initiate class action law suits in state courts.

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Josh Lawler is a Partner of Zuber & Taillieu, specializing in corporate and securities transactions.

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