Litigation & class actions

Action group delivers claim against bank and directors

Environmental mandates return -22.8% in 2011

Proposed legislation before California State Senate

RI’s regular review of governance developments

Lawyers exploit Dutch Court of Appeals to get shareholder damages.

German company faces ‘reputation risk’ say investors as DoJ reviews Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

RI’s regular review of governance and engagement developments

The $49.6bn (€38.6bn) Virginia Retirement System and the C$71bn (€54bn) Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCO) are seeking to become lead plaintiffs in investor class actions against defunct derivatives broker MF Global, according to reports. There are at least eight related lawsuits being brought by various groups against MF Global – but the VRS and Alberta […]

Investor suit over foreign exchange trading controversy

Local Authority Pension Fund Forum conference told of risks