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Stanford Law School Securities Class Action Clearinghouse a Collaboration with Cornerstone Research
 

 
  • FEDERAL SECURITIES CLASS ACTIONS | LAST FIVE YEARS

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  • ACCOUNTING CLASS ACTION FILINGS AND SETTLEMENTS
    2022 Review and Analysis

    Total Value of Settlements in Accounting-Related Securities Class Actions Rises in 2022
    The total value of settlements in securities class actions involving accounting allegations grew substantially in 2022, spurred by an increase in settlement volume and amounts. The report also found a slight year-over-year increase in the number of accounting-related case filings, although the volume was still well below the historical average.
    Press Release · Full Report

  • SECURITIES CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENTS
    2022 Review and Analysis

    Number of Securities Class Action Settlements Reaches Highest Level in 15 Years
    The number of securities class action settlements increased to a 15-year high in 2022, coming off a record 2021 that had seen settlements reach their highest point in more than 10 years, according to a new report released today by Cornerstone Research. The report also found similarly dramatic increases in the total dollar value of settlements and median settlement amount, “simplified tiered damages,” and total assets of defendant issuers.
    Press Release · Full Report

News & Blogs Excerpts

   Headlines decisions, blogs, analysis
   Settlements on federal securities class actions
  1. Franklin Wireless Corp. ($2M) Settlement
  2. Embark Technology, Inc. ($3M) Settlement
  3. Wells Fargo & Company ($1,000M) Settlement
  4. The Kraft Heinz Company ($450M) Settlement
  5. The GEO Group, Inc. ($3M) Settlement