Private Securities Fraud Class Actions, Derivatives Class Actions & Private Financial Crisis Litigation

August 2017

• Class Action Lawsuit Against GM for Diesel Emissions Cheating:
  • “Lawyers seek another $1 billion from General Motors over ignition-switch defect” (WSJ, 8/11/17)
• Lawsuit against Delaware state stock: “Scientists, out $12 million, sue Delaware over seizure of their stock” (WSJ, 8/18/17)

July 2017

• Class Action Against Opioid Manufacturers: [TOP TEN]“Lawyers hope to do to opioid makers what they did to Big Tobacco” (WSJ, 7/23/17)
• Class Action Complaint Against Fiat for Emissions Cheating: “Plaintiffs seek vehicle buybacks from Fiat Chrysler in emissions case” (WSJ, 7/21/17)

May 2017

• Class Action Lawsuit Against GM for Diesel Emissions Cheating:
  •  [TOP TEN]“GM denies allegations that it cheats on diesel emissions” (LAT, 5/26/17)
  • [TOP TEN]“Diesel-emissions scandal spreads to General Motors” (FT, 5/25/17)
• Greenberg v. Government Lawsuit re AIG Bailout:
  • [TOP TEN]“Maurice Greenberg loses bid for damages from A.I.G. bailout” (NYT, 5/9/17)
  • [TOP TEN]“Appeals court vacates ruling that declared AIG bailout unlawful” (WSJ, 5/9/17)
• $142M Wells Fargo CA Settlement:
  • [TOP TEN]“Wells Fargo must guarantee class-action settlement will fully repay customers, judge says” (LAT, 5/25/17)
  • [TOP TEN]“Federal judge likely to approve $142-million class-action settlement against Wells Fargo with changes” (LAT, 5/18/17)
• RBS Investor Class Action Settlement:
  • [TOP TEN]“RBS investors accept £200 million settlement from bank” (WSJ, 5/29/17)
  • [TOP TEN]“Fred Goodwin set to avoid court appearance as RBS strikes deal” (FT, 5/29/17)
  • “The financial crisis lives on in UK courtrooms” (FT, 5/26/17)

March 2017

• Bill Targets Class Actions:
  • [TOP TEN]“GOP marks National Consumer Protection Week by voting to ‘obliterate’ class-action lawsuits” (LAT, 3/9/17)

February 2017

• Bill Targets Class Actions:
  •  [TOP TEN]“Consumer activists decry bill to limit class-action lawsuits” (WSJ, 2/22/17)
• Bosch $327.5M Settlement: [TOP TEN]“Bosch reaches $328m settlement in VW emissions scandal” (FT, 2/1/17)
• Takata Airbag Class Action Lawsuit Against Automakers: [TOP TEN]“Automakers knew of Takata airbag hazard for years, suit says” (NYT, 2/27/17)
• VW $1.2B Additional Settlement:
  • [TOP TEN]“Some VW customers are still waiting for their buybacks, 4 months after court approval” (LAT, 2/20/17)
  • [TOP TEN]“Volkswagen adds to scandal cost” (WSJ, 2/2/17)
  • [TOP TEN]“VW aims to close book on US drivers’ diesel scandal claims” (FT, 2/1/17)
  • [TOP TEN]“Volkswagen’s emissions bill could surpass $25 billion” (WSJ, 2/1/17)
  • [TOP TEN]“Supplier’s role shows breadth of VW’s deceit” (NYT, 2/1/17)
  • [TOP TEN]“What Volkswagen settlements mean for vehicle owners” (NYT, 2/1/17)
• Whistleblower Lawsuits (SunEdison): “Former SunEdison executives file whistleblower lawsuits” (WSJ, 2/24/17)

January 2017

• VW $1.2B Additional Settlement:
  •  [TOP TEN]“VW car owners in EU face battle for compensation over scandal” (FT, 1/28/17)
  • “VW must face US investor lawsuit over emissions, judge rules” (FT, 1/5/17)
  • “Owners of tainted Volkswagen diesel cars file lawsuit seeking compensation” (WSJ, 1/3/17)
• Whistleblower Trial: [TOP TEN]“Trial reveals pitfalls of whistleblower claims from in-house corporate lawyers” (WSJ, 1/15/17)

October 2016

• Volkswagen:
  • [TOP TEN]“Volkswagen’s $14.7 billion buyback deal on emissions scandal approved” (WSJ, 10/25/16)
  • “Relief at last for U.S. owners of diesel Volkswagens” (NYT, 10/25/16)

September 2016

• BP Litigation: [TOP TEN]“‘Deepwater Horizon’ film poses fresh woes for BP” (WSJ, 9/30/16)
• Lawsuit Against Fannie and Freddie Dismissed: “Court throws out another lawsuit over Fannie and Freddie profits” (WSJ, 9/9/16)

August 2016

• $5.5 Billion Lawsuit Against PwC over Mortgage Fraud in 2008 Crisis: [TOP TEN]“PwC sued for $5.5bn over mortgage underwriter TBW’s collapse” (FT, 8/14/16)
• Private Litigation Funding: [TOP TEN]“Litigation funding moves into mainstream” (WSJ, 8/4/16)
• Volkswagen: [TOP TEN]“In the U.S., VW owners get cash. In Europe, they get plastic tubes” (NYT, 8/15/16)
• VW German $4.4B Investor Lawsuit: [TOP TEN]“German court allows lawsuits against Volkswagen to move forward” (WSJ, 8/8/16)

July 2016

• $500M Lawsuit Against Goldman re Malaysia 1MDB Scandal:
  • [TOP TEN]“Goldman Sachs’ 1MDB woes deepen on conflict of interest lawsuit” (FT, 7/26/16)
  • “Goldman Sachs is sued over ties to Malaysia’s prime minister” (NYT, 7/26/16)
• GM Civil Lawsuit re Ignition Switch Failure: “Court opens door to GM ignition claims” (WSJ, 7/14/16)
• $132M MP Global CEO (Corzine) Settlement: [TOP TEN]“Settlement ends much of litigation against MF Global’s Corzine” (WSJ, 7/21/16)

June 2016

• $1.6B MBS Settlement (HSBC): [TOP TEN]“HSBC has more to fix beyond its household” (WSJ, 6/19/16)
• $175m BP Oil Spill Class Action Settlement: “BP agrees to pay $175 million to investors over Deepwater risks” (WSJ, 6/3/16)
• VW $10B Settlement: [TOP TEN]“Volkswagen to pay more than $10 billion to settle emissions claims” (WSJ, 6/23/16)

May 2016

• Private Litigation Funding: [TOP TEN]“Litigation financing attracts new set of investors” (WSJ, 5/15/16)

April 2016

• $500m Hedge Fund Lawsuit Against BofA over Subprime MBS: [TOP TEN]“Hedge funds fight for $500m slice of BofA mortgage settlement” (FT, 4/4/16)
• GM Civil Lawsuit re Ignition Switch Failure:
  • “G.M. begins prevailing in lawsuits over faulty ignition switches” (NYT, 4/10/16)
  • “GM settles third Bellwether ignition-switch case” (WSJ, 4/7/16)
• SEC $9m Settlement of Accounting Case (Sands): “Las Vegas Sands to pay $9 million in SEC settlement” (WSJ, 4/7/16)
• Volkswagen: “Owner of 3 VW dealerships sues carmaker over Diesel scandal” (NYT, 4/6/16)

March 2016

• Big Bank Litigation Expenses: “Big banks: expect the unexpected” (WSJ, 3/22/16)
• CalPERS $3.67 Billion Lawsuit against VW:
  • “CalPERS, other big investors sue VW for billions” (LAT, 3/15/16)
  • “Institutional investors sue Volkswagen over fall in share price” (WSJ, 3/15/16)
• GM Civil Lawsuit re Ignition Switch Failure: “Michigan won’t discipline lawyers in GM ignition case” (WSJ, 3/27/16)

February 2016

• Barclays $720m lawsuit from 2008 crisis:
  • “Barclays accused of making £346m in ‘sham’ payments to Qataris” (FT, 2/19/16)
  • “Barclays Qatari deal turns into tale of two battles” (FT, 2/19/16)
• GM Civil Lawsuit re Ignition Switch Failure:
  • “Lawyer for plaintiffs suing G.M. steps up criticism of another” (NYT, 2/7/16)
  • [TOP TEN]“Lawyers suing G.M. over defect are now fighting each other” (NYT, 2/5/16)
• Signature Bank Ponzi Scheme: “Signature Bank sued over connection to Ponzi scheme” (NYT, 2/23/16)

January 2016

• $2.5 Billion JP Morgan Settlement with Lehman and Ambac from 2007-09 Crisis: [TOP TEN]“JP Morgan pays almost $2.5bn to settle legal disputes” (FT, 1/27/16)
• GM Civil Lawsuit re Ignition Switch Failure:
  • “GM’s first ignition defect case ends when plaintiff drops his claim” (NYT, 1/23/16)
  • “GM ignition-switch suit is dismissed” (WSJ, 1/23/16)
  • “Judge encourages plaintiff to drop GM ignition switch lawsuit” (WSJ, 1/22/16)
  • “For GM, ignition-switch legal battle persists” (WSJ, 1/11/16)

December 2015

• Arbitration vs Class Action: “Why the trial bar and its friends detest arbitration” (WSJ, 12/26/15)
• Class Action Fees:“Court upends class action” (LAT, 12/15/15)
• JP Morgan $150M Settlement of “London Whale” Lawsuit: “JP Morgan pays $150m to settle ‘London Whale’ class action” (FT, 12/22/15)
• Takata Airbag Investigation:
  • “Ninth driver death linked to Takata airbag explosion; Honda extends recall to 127,000 CR-Vs” (LAT, 12/24/15)
  • “Companies discussed airbag fault” (NYT, 12/24/15)

November 2015

• Administrative Investor Fees and Pimco Lawsuit:
  • “Pimco suit sheds light on murky investor fees” (NYT, 11/10/15)
  • “Bond giant Pimco calls Gross’s lawsuit ‘legally groundless’” (NYT, 11/10/15)
• Class Action Fees:[TOP TEN]“Lawyers’ class-action payouts face court challenge” (WSJ, 11/28/15)
• Takata Airbag Investigation:
  • “Takata said to have manipulated testing data for troubled airbag inflaters” (NYT, 11/25/15)
  • “Takata U.S. staff saw problems in air-bag tests“(WSJ, 11/25/15)
  • “Takata chief admits ‘unforeseen risks’ amid safety crisis” (FT, 11/7/15)
  • “Takata stock plunges after Japanese carmakers escalate airbag backlash” (FT, 11/6/15)

October 2015

• USSC Review of Class Actions: “Justices to mull future of class-action cases” (WSJ, 10/1/15)

September 2015

• Public Pension Plan Sues Hedge Fund for Fraud: “Boaz Weinstein’s hedge fund accused of cheating investor”  (WSJ, 9/28/15)

August 2015

• $79 million American Express Class Action Settlement Rejected by Judge: [TOP TEN]“Judge rejects proposed settlement between AmEx and merchants” (WSJ, 8/5/15)
• $148 million Judgment in Going Private Suit (Dole CEO): “Dole executives ordered to pay $148 million in buyout suit” (WSJ, 8/28/15)
• Class Action Abuse: “Uber gets a glass-action tutorial” (WSJ, 8/10/15)

July 2015

• $64 million settlement of Corzine (MF Global) Class Action: “Corzine joins $64m MF Global settlement” (FT, 7/8/15)

June 2015

• AIG/Greenberg Bailout Trial:
  • “Greenberg gets ready for round 2” (WSJ, 6/26/15)
  • “Firm of former AIG chief will appeal, seeking damages” (NYT, 6/17/15)
  • “AIG ruling isn’t good enough for Greenberg” (WSJ, 6/17/15)
  • “Greenberg victory raises Fannie-Freddie stakes“( FT, 6/17/15)
  • “Surprise ruling finds bailout shorted AIG” (NYT, 6/16/15)
  • “Former AIG chief Hank Greenberg wins moral victory in bailout trial” (WSJ, 6/16/15)
  • “AIG winner’s circle doesn’t fit Fannie” (WSJ, 6/16/15)
  • “Washington’s illegal bailout” (WSJ, 6/16/15)
  • [TOP TEN]“Ex-AIG chief wins bailout suit but gets no damages” (NYT, 6/16/15)
  • [TOP TEN]“AIG judge finds in favor of Greenberg– but not so much to award damages” (FT, 6/16/15)
• Lehman $1.3 Billion Settlement with Barclays regarding Financial Crisis Case:
  • [TOP TEN] “Lehman is to Pay Barclays” (WSJ, 6/6/15)
  • [TOP TEN] “Lehman to pay Barclays $1.3 Billion to settle suit”  (NYT, 6/6/15)

May 2015

• $80 Million CDO Lawsuit Against Barclays: “Funds’ liquidators sue Barclays for $80 million” (WSJ, 5/28/15)
• AIG/Greenberg Bailout Trial: [TOP TEN]“Hank Greenberg still i the ring at 90, battling for AIG” (NYT, 5/1/15)
• Deutsche Bank MBS Lawsuit Against Morgan Stanley: “Deutsche suit may cost $300 million” (WSJ, 5/5/15)
• Group (ABLE) Denied Whistleblower Status in MBS Fraud Case: “Judge denies whistle-blower status in US bank case” (NYT, 5/14/15)
• Hedge Fund Sues Credit Suisse for $500 million Loan Fraud: “Highland suit targets Credit Suisse” (WSJ, 5/27/15)

April 2015

• [TOP TEN]“AIG bailout lawsuit trial ends as it began, with most issues in dispute” (NYT, 4/23/15)
• “Judge questions AIG bailout’s hard terms” (WSJ, 4/23/15)
• [TOP TEN]“With top lawyer on offensive, legal odds in AIG bailout case are shifting” (NYT, 4/22/15)

March 2015

• $146 Million Settlement of Duke Energy Shareholder Lawsuit: “Duke Energy settles shareholder suit” (WSJ, 3/11/15)
• $970 million Settlement of AIG Shareholder Class Action: [TOP TEN]“AIG to pay nearly $1 billion to settle class-action suit brought by shareholders” (NYT, 3/22/15)
• Fannie Mae MBS Lawsuit Against Nomura Goes to Trial: [TOP TEN]“The bank that won’t buckle” (WSJ, 3/9/15)
• USSC Omnicare Decision re When Opinions are False and Violate Securities Laws: [TOP TEN]“Justices rule opinions may sometimes be basis for securities fraud sutis” (NYT, 3/25/15)

February 2015

• 2 Foreclosure Decisions Against Wells Fargo: “Two judges who get it about banks” (NYT, 2/1/15)
• Forex Manipulation $99 million Antitrust Settlement (JP Morgan): “JPMorgan to pay out $99 million over graft” (NYT, 2/1/15)

January 2015

• $100 million Fraud Suit Against Mutual Fund Billionaire (Johnson): “Mutual fund billionaire accused of fraud in suit” (NYT, 1/15/15)
• Class Action Settlements:“How to stop a class-action scam” (WSJ, 1/6/15)
• JP Morgan $500 million Settlement of MBS Lawsuit: “JP Morgan settles mortgage-bond suit” (WSJ, 1/10/15)
• MF Global Shareholder Settlement: “Financial firms settle MF Global suit” (WSJ, 1/7/15)
• Monster Fraud Lawsuit Against Apple, Beats: “Monster sues Apple unit over headphone deal” (WSJ, 1/7/15)

December 2014

• $40 Billion AIG Bailout Trial (Greenberg, Starr v. US):[TOP TEN]“Fresh doubt in the bailout of AIG” (NYT, 12/21/14)
• Allergan Investor Insider Trading Class Action: “Lawsuit alleges insider stock trading” (LAT, 12/19/14)
• Apple Antitrust Trial:
  • “Apple’s antitrust lawsuit may not have any plaintiffs” (LAT, 12/06/14)
  • “Judge questions plaintiffs in Apple iPod case” (WSJ, 12/04/14)
  • “Star witness in Apple lawsuit is still Steve Jobs“(NYT, 12/01/14)
• Washington Mutual $37 million Settlement: “Judge approves $37 million Washington Mutual settlement” (WSJ, 12/24/14)

November 2014

• $40 Billion AIG Bailout Trial (Greenberg, Starr v. US):
  • [TOP TEN]“AIG trial could turn on nonstar witness” (WSJ, 11/24/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Solvency, lost in the fog at the Fed” (NYT, 11/8/14)
  • “Greenberg may be called to testify at AIG trial” (WSJ, 11/02/14)
• Class Action Settlements:“A close reading of my $20.91 settlement check” (WSJ, 11/24/14)
• Mortgage Lawsuit Against US Bank: “U.S.-backed mortgages put to test in an innovative lawsuit” (WSJ, 11/28/14)

October 2014

• $40 Billion AIG Bailout Trial (Greenberg, Starr v. US):
  • “The real bailout victims” (NYT, 10/24/14)
  • “Fed is silent on blueprint used to fight AIG case” (NYT, 10/15/14)
  • “When the art of the deal becomes a crime” (NYT, 10/15/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Bernanke defends government’s AIG rescue in court” (WSJ, 10/11/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Bernanke testifies that A.I.G. had no better offer” (NYT, 10/10/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Geithner testifies that government had right to act to avert A.I.G. bankruptcy” (NYT, 10/9/2014)
  • “Trial revisits financial crisis” (LA Times, 10/8/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Geithner and Boies clash over AIG bailout” (FT, 10/8/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“AIG trial puts book, and auditor, in hot seat” (NYT, 10/8/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Geithner testifies in AIG bailout suit” (WSJ, 10/8/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“AIG bailout, revisionists’ version” (NYT, 10/7/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Former Treasury Secretary Paulson testifies in AIG bailout suit” (WSJ, 10/7/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Bernanke, Paulson and Geithner face grilling over AIG bailout” (WSJ, 10/6/14)
  • “Top bailout officials to testify in $40 billion A.I.G. lawsuit” (NYT, 10/5/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Lawyer portrays a Fed in discord in the AIG bailout” (NYT, 10/1/14)
• $75 million Damages Award re Deal Advice Against RBC: “RBC hit with damages in suit” (WSJ, 10/13/14)
• Class Action Against GM: “Class-action case accuses G.M. of neglect beyond ignition switch“(NYT, 10/15/14)
• Facebook Fraud Lawsuit: “Facebook sues lawyers over ownership lawsuit” (WSJ, 10/20/14)
• Lehman Estate vs JP Morgan Lawsuit over Lehman 2008 Collapse: [TOP TEN] “Lehman, JP Morgan resume battle over repo market” (WSJ, 10/20/14)
• Libya Sovereign Fund Lawsuit Against Goldman Sachs: 
  • [TOP TEN] “Libya-Goldman clash sheds light on formerly secretive fund” (FT, 10/20/14)
  • “Court hears LIA case against Goldman” (FT, 10/7/14)
• Shareholder Lawsuits and Delaware Bylaws Regarding Attorney Fees: [TOP TEN] “Shareholders, disarmed by a court” (NYT, 10/25/14)
• Shareholder Lawsuits Against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:
  • “The one-way bet on US housing finance is in the balance” (FT, 10/2/14)
  • “Frannie’s courtroom crushing” (WSJ, 10/2/14)
  • “Fannie and Freddie sold off as suit fails” (FT, 10/2/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Court throws out lawsuits related to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac profits” (WSJ, 10/1/14)

September 2014

• $40 Billion AIG Bailout Trial (Greenberg, Starr v. US):
  • “Trial in $40 billion lawsuit against AIG begins” (WSJ, 9/30/14)
  • “Greenberg lawsuit claims AIG was penalized” (FT, 9/30/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“AIG trial witnesses will be central cast from 2008 crisis” (NYT, 9/30/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Hank Greenberg challenges AIG bailout” (WSJ, 9/29/14)
  • “Big names on Wall St. prepare for AIG trial” (FT, 9/29/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Court casts a new light on a bailout” (NYT, 9/28/14)
  • [Top Ten] “Wall Street bankrolls ex-executive as he sues over AIG bailout” (NYT, 9/24/14)
  • “Trial over AIG bailout carries risk for insurer” (WSJ, 9/12/14)
• Brokers Countersuits in Finra Arbitrators: “Brokers countersue to thwart suits by unhappy investors” (NYT, 9/25/14)
• Chevron $19 billion Ecuadorian Judgement and Plaintiff Fraud: “Behind the Chevron case” (NYT, 9/23/14)
• Civil Jury Verdict Against Arab Bank for Assisting Tourists: “Bank found libel in aiding Hamas” (WSJ, 9/23/14)
• DOJ $97 billion Uncollected Criminal Fines and Judgments: [TOP TEN]“Prosecutors are still chasing billions in uncollected debts” (WSJ, 9/18/14)
• Class Action High Frequency Trading Lawsuit Against Major Stock Exchanges: “Law firms suing exchanges“(WSJ, 9/9/14)
• Jury Verdict Against Arab Bank for Aiding Terrorists: “Jury finds Arab Bank liable for aiding terror” (NYT, 9/23/14)

August 2014

• AIG Settlements re MBS Fraud Lawsuit: “AIG profit rises 13% crisis-era suit settled ” (WSJ, 8/5/14)
• HP Lawsuits Against Autonomy executives for Accounting Fraud: [TOP TEN]“Judge rejects settlement proposal in HP suit” (NYT, 8/26/14)
• Trial of Arab Bank for Funding Hamas: “Arab Bank accused as terror fund trial opens” (WSJ, 8/15/14)

July 2014

• $50 Billion International Arbitration Award (Yukos Oil Co.):
  • [TOP TEN]“$50 billion awarded in breakup of Yukos” (NYT, 7/29/14)
  • “Yukos shareholders face battle to claim $50 billion” (FT, 7/29/14)
  • “Yukos arbitration fight yields big law firm paydays” (WSJ, 7/29/14)
  • “A damning verdict in the Yukos case” (FT, 7/29/14)
  • “Yukos ruling adds to Russia isolation” (FT, 7/29/14)
• AIG Settlements re MBS Fraud Lawsuit:
  • [TOP TEN]“AIG claws back $2bn on crisis loan bonds” (FT, 7/21/14)
  • “AIG’s pilot charts post-crisis path” (FT, 7/21/14)
• Greenberg v. AIG Litigation: “Supreme Court turns back Greenberg’s appeal over AIG’s bailout” (WSJ, 7/1/14)
• HP Lawsuits Against Autonomy executives for Accounting Fraud: “HP takes fresh legal aim at Autonomy” (FT, 7/2/14)
• US Supreme Court Decision on “Fraud on the Market” Presumption (Halliburton):
  • “Chief Justice’s balancing act” (WSJ, 7/2/14)
  • [TOP TEN] “Justices plot middle course on business” (WSJ, 7/1/14)

June 2014

• Australian Lawsuit Against S&P re Rating of Toxic Mortgages: [TOP TEN]“S&P loses appeal over rating of toxic financial products” (FT, 6/7/14)
• MBS Lawsuits against banks in role as MBS Trustee:  “Firms sue banks over trustee roles” (WSJ, 6/19/14)
• Pension Fund Lawsuits against Rating Agencies:  “Dancing the rating two-step” (NYT, 6/15/14)
• US Supreme Court Decision on “Fraud on the Market” Presumption (Halliburton):
  • [TOP TEN]“Securities ruling a mixed bag” (WSJ, 6/30/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Are markets efficient? Even the Supreme Court is weighing in” (WSJ, 6/28/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Opinion analysis: Son of Halliburton” (SCOUTS Blog, 6/25/14)
  • [TOP TEN] “New hurdle in investor’s class actions” (NYT, 6/24/14)
  • [TOP TEN] “Firms get more leeway to bloc investors suits” (WSJ, 6/24/14)
  • “Trial lawyers party at the court” (WSJ, 6/24/14)

May 2014

• Gold Price Fixing Lawsuit:  “Banks sued on claims of fixing price of gold” (NYT, 5/6/14)
• Mortgage Bias Lawsuit (Santander Bank): “Santander to face suit claiming bias in mortgages” (NYT, 5/29/14)

April 2014

• BofA / Countrywide $950 million MBS settlement by Financial Guaranty Insurance Company: “A settlement on soured mortgages may raise questions on what is enough” (NYT, 4/17/14)
• Forex Class Action Lawsuit (12 Banks): “Investors jointly sue 12 banks on forex” (WSJ, 4/1/14)
• Individual Investor Lawsuits Over Forex Manipulation: “Joint lawsuit filed over forex claims” (FT, 4/7/14)
• Mortgage-Backed Securities Fraud Litigation $1.3 Billion Settlement (Citigroup): [TOP TEN] “Citigroup to pay $1.13 billion to settle securities claims” (NYT, 4/8/14)

March 2014

• Bank Conflict of Interest Litigation (RBS): “RBC ruling deals blow to M&A banks” (WSJ, 3/10/14)
• Libya Sovereign Fund Lawsuit Against Societe Generale for Fraud and Bribery in Complex Financial Derivatives:
  • “SocGen accused over Libya deals” (FT, 3/31/14)
  • “Libya rund accuses SocGen of fraud” (WSJ, 3/31/14)
• Mortgage-Backed Securities Fraud Litigation Against Credit Suisse: [TOP TEN]“Credit Suisse documents point to mortgage lapses” (NYT, 3/9/14)
• US Supreme Court  and Securities Class Actions (Halliburton Case):
  • [TOP TEN] “Companies that lie increasin/14)gly win in Court” (NYT, 3/21/14)
  • [TOP TEN] “Justices may limit securities fraud suits” (NYT, 3/7/14)
  • “Investor suits may survive challenge” (LAT, 3/6/14)
  • [TOP TEN] “High court hears debate on securities class actions” (WSJ, 3/6/14)
  • [TOP TEN] “Supreme Court economics class” (WSJ, 3/6/14)
  • “A chance to rein in securities class actions” (WSJ, 3/4/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Do class actions benefit investors?” (WSJ, 3/3/14)

February 2014

• AIG Bailout Lawsuit: [TOP TEN] “Bernake set for legal first” (WSJ, 2/27/14)
• BofA/Countrywide $.8.5 billion Mortgage-Backed Bond Settlement:
  • “Bank pact on bods that soured is approved” (NYT, 2/1/14)
  • “BofA deal partially approved” (WSJ, 2/1/14)
  • “$8.5 billion mortgage-backed settlement OKed” (LAT, 2/1/14)
• Credit Suisse Litigation Resumes for MBS Litigation: “Credit Suisse hit by probe provisions” (FT, 2/7/14)
• Federal Class Action Lawsuit Against Corzine, Other MF Global Executives: “Judge rules suit against Corzine can move ahead” (WSJ, 2/12/14)
• Freddie Mac $767 million Settlement of MBS Lawsuit Against Lehman Estate:  [TOP TEN] “Deal frees money for Lehman’s creditors” (WSJ, 2/20/14)
• Litigation re Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Billions in Profits: [TOP TEN]“Fannie’s fate rests in courts” (WSJ, 2/11/14)
• MBIA $408 Million Settlement of MBS Lawsuit with Nomura: “Nomura, MBIA seal bond deal” (WSJ, 2/14/14)
• Possible Investor Lawsuit Against Non-Bank Mortgage Servicing Company:
  • “Ranks of the US mortgage middlemen start to swell” (FT, 2/13/14)
  • “Investor group targets Ocwen’s mortgage servicing practices” (FT, 2/12/14)
• Royal Bank of Scotland $275 million settlement of MBS Lawsuit:  “Third RBS trader suspended” (FT, 2/20/14)
• US Supreme Court  and Securities Class Actions (Halliburton Case): [TOP TEN] “Securities class action: endangered species” (WSJ, 2/27/14)

January 2014

• Bank Mortgage Fraud Litigation Expenses:
  • “A debt-related charge of $1.2 billion puts a dent in the profit of Morgan Stanley” (NYT, 1/18/14)
  • [TOP TEN]“Banks keep litigation reserves a secret” (NYT, 1/17/14)
• Federal Securities Lawsuits:
  • [TOP TEN]“Securities lawsuits are rising” (WSJ, 1/27/14)
  • “Recent Trends in Securities Class Action Litigation: 2013 Full-Year Review” (NERA, 1/21/14)
• High-Stakes Lawsuits and Third-Party Financiers: “Lawsuit investors gain in US” (WSJ, 1/13/14)
• JP Morgan $200 Million CDO Trial: [TOP TEN]“JPMorgan in $200 million lawsuit against Berlin transport authority” (FT, 1/13/14)
• Libya Sovereign Investment Fund $1 Billion MBS Lawsuit Against Goldman:
  • “Libya details claims against Goldman” (WSJ, 1/31/14)
  • “Libya investment fund sues Goldman over loss” (NYT, 1/31/14)
  • “Libya says Goldman didn’t explain options” (NYT, 1/31/14)
  • “Libya refuels Goldman spat” (WSJ, 1/23/14)

December 2013

• JP Morgan Lawsuit Against FDIC (Wamu Acquisition): 
  • “Paulson sells off Washington Mutual debt” (WSJ, 12/23/13)
  • [TOP TEN] “JP Morgan sues FDIC over WaMu” (WSJ, 12/18/13)

November 2013

• $8.5 billion MBS Settlement (BofA/Countrywide):
  • “BofA, AIG battle over settlements” (WSJ, 11/20/13)
  • “BofA ‘Frankenstein’ deal fight” (FT, 11/20/13)
  • “Who has your back? Hard to tell” (NYT, 11/17/13)
• Bear Stearns Trustee Lawsuit Against Three Credit Rating Agencies: “3 rating agencies sued in Bear Stearns case” (NYT, 11/12/13)
• Efficient Market Theory: “Who’s right on the stock market?” (NYT, 11/15/13)
• Freddie Mac MBS Claims Against BofA/Countrywide: “BofA, Freddie in talks over loans” (WSJ, 11/12/13)
• JP Morgan $4.5 billion Settlement with MBS Investors:
  • “For JPMorgan, $4.5 billion to settle mortgage claims” (NYT, 11/16/13)
  • “JP Morgan reaches $4.5 billion settlement with investors” (WSJ, 11/16/13)
• Libor Manipulation Lawsuits: “Court clears way for investor suits over Libor” (WSJ, 11/9/13)
• Possible AIG $3.7 billion MBS Lawsuit Against Banks: “AIG poised to sue banks over MBS mis-selling claims” (FT, 11/6/13)
• Stock Option Backdating Settlements Total $7.3 Billion: “Backdating scandal carried steep legal costs” (WSJ, 11/26/13)
• US Supreme Court Review of Halliburton Case (Basic v. Levinson Presumption of Reliance):[TOP TEN]“Supreme court to review key securities-fraud case” (WSJ, 11/16/13)

October 2013

• $2.4 Billion Class Action Damage Order (HSBC Holdings): “HSBC unit hit by order” (NYT, 10/18/13)
• Efficient Market Theory:
  • “Eugene Fana and efficient financial market theory” (WSJ, 10/19/13)
  • “The Nobel is no crystal ball” (WSJ, 10/19/13)
• Class Actions and the Stanford Financial Appeal: “The supreme Stanford case” (WSJ, 10/12/13)
• Class Action Settlement in Facebook Case:“A Facebook deal that needs unfriending” (WSJ, 10/2/13)
• MF Global Trustee Litigation:“MF defense fees under fire” (WSJ, 10/15/13)

September 2013

• Citi $395 Million Settlement with Freddie Mac re Mortgages: “Citigroup to pay $395 million to settle with Freddie Mac” (WSJ, 9/26/13)
• Gender and Race Discrimination Class Action Settlements Against BofA, Merrill Lynch:“Bank to pay $39 million in bias case” (NYT, 9/9/13)
• JP Morgan Settles Class Action for $300 million: “JP Morgan and insurer settle suit” (NYT, 9/10/13)
• Libor Manipulation Trial in Germany (Deutsche Bank): “Deutsche Bank traders wrongfully dismissed, court rules” (FT, 9/12/13)
• MF Global Trustee Litigation: “Threatening letters to 140 MF Global vendors” (NYT, 9/19/13)
• Outside Funding of Major Lawsuits: [TOP TEN]“Outside funders of lawsuits get a couple of hard knocks” (WSJ, 9/16/13)
• Private Securities Class Actions versus Arbitrations (Schwab): “Schwab case cast a spotlight on securities arbitration and its flaws” (NYT, 9/6/13)
• Saudi Tycoon’s Potential $10 billion Claim Against Barclays: “Barclays faces $10 billion damages claim from Saudi businessman” (FT, 9/11/13)

August 2013

• AIG Bailout Lawsuit (Greenberg):
  • “Ben Bernanke’s anger and the AIG case” (WSJ, 8/20/13)
  • “Bernake’s bailout receives no thanks from Hank” (FT, 8/13/13)
• Class Action Settlement in Facebook Case:“When lawyers cut their class-action clients out of the deal” (NYT, 8/13/13)
• Gender and Race Discrimination Class Action Settlements Against BofA, Merrill Lynch:“Merrill Lynch in big payout for bias case” (NYT, 8/28/13)
• Global Arbitrations:  “Growth in Global Disputes brings big paychecks for law firms” (NYT, 8/27/13)
• Mortgage Modification class action against Wells Fargo: “Wells Fargo must face class claims” (LA Daily Journal, 8/9/13)

July 2013

• AIG Bailout Lawsuit (Greenberg):
  • “Bernanke must testify about AIG” (WSJ, 7/30/13)
  • “Judge orders Bernanke to testify over AIG bailout” (FT, 7/30/13)
• Citigroup/ Fannie Mae $968 Million Settlement:
  • “Citi to pay Fannie Mae nearly $1 billion over failed mortgages” (LAT, 7/2/13)
  • “Citigroup to pay Fannie Mae $968 million over mortgage claims” (NYT, 7/2/13)
• Chevron $18 billion Ecuador Judgment: 
  • [TOP TEN] “An avenger on the defensive: Lawyer who beat Chevron in Ecuador faces trial of his own” (NYT, 7/31,13)
  • [TOP TEN] “When corporate defendants go on the offense” (WSJ, 7/5/13)
• Confidential Witnesses and Securities Class Actions: “Courts eye confidential witnesses in fraud cases” (LA Daily Journal, 7/24/13)
• Credit Default Swaps Lawsuit (Danish Pension Fund): “Pensions sue banks over credit default swaps” (WSJ, 7/13/13)
• Delaware Bylaws and Shareholder Lawsuits: “Home court for corporations” (WSJ, 7/8/13)
• Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lawsuits: “Fannie-Freddie profit pie proves tempting” (WSJ, 7/10/13)
• Federal Securities Class Action Lawsuits (2012):
  • “Study: Securities class actions decline as stock market rises” (LA Daily Journal, 7/25/13)
  • “Second Circuit holds that American Pipe Tolling does not apply to the Securities Act’s Statute of Repose” (D&O Diary, 7/2/13)
• Goldman MBS Arbitration Lawsuit: “High-dollar claim adds to Goldman legal woes” (WSJ, 7/3/13)
• Perelman v. Milken Lawsuit: “Perelman sues old friend Milken (Not to worry. It isn’t personal.)” (NYT, 7/9/13)
• Swaps Class Action (MF Global): “Banks face more suits over swaps” (WSJ, 7/31/13)

June 2013

• BofA/Countrywide $8.5 bn Settlement of MBS Lawsuit:
  • “Watchdogs without any bark” (NYT, 6/16/13)
  • “AIG says BofA deal isn’t fair” (WSJ, 6/5/13)
  • [TOP TEN]“Trustee: BofA deal made in ‘good faith‘” (WSJ, 6/4/13)
  • “AIG fights BofA mortgage accord” (WSJ, 6/3/13)
  • [TOP TEN]“Investors square off in a battle over subprime mortgages” (FT, 6/3/13)
  • “Bank of America: clearing the clouds” (FT, 6/3/13)
• Deutsche Bank $8 Billion Lawsuit with Billionaire Investor: [TOP TEN] “Billionaire Alexander Vik in $8bn Deutsche Bank defense” (FT, 6/15/13)
• Libor Manipulation Lawsuits: “UC Regents, San Diego group sue banks over Libor manipulation” (LA Daily Journal, 6/26/13)
• MBIA CDO Lawsuit Against Patriarch Partners VIII: “MBIA loses crisis-era suit” (WSJ, 6/12/13)
• Securities Broker Arbitration: “A rise in broker requests to wipe the slate clean” (NYT, 6/11/13)
• Shareholder Lawsuit re Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Government Takeover: “Lawsuit challenges takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac” (WSJ, 6/11/13)
• US Supreme Court Class Actions and Arbitrations:“Another blow to class action” (NYT, 6/22/13)
• US Supreme Court and Corporations: [TOP TEN]“High court comes to defense of business” (WSJ, 6/24/13)

May 2013

• AIG Lawsuit Against NY Fed: “AIG ends suit against New York Fed over losses” (NYT, 5/31/13)
• AIG MBS Lawsuit Against BofA: “AIG is Cleared to Sue Over BofA Mortgages” (WSJ, 5/8/13)
• BofA/MBIA $1.7 bn Settlement:
  • “BofA settles another mortgage lawsuit but is facing a new one” (LAT, 5/7/13)
  • [TOP TEN]“After years of battling, Bank of America and MBIA settle mortgage dispute” (NYT, 5/7/13)
  • “BofA’s hefty insurance premium” (WSJ, 5/7/13)
  • “BofA, MBIA make peace over loans” (WSJ, 5/7/13)
• Facebook IPO Lawsuit: “Law firm faces allegations over Facebook IPO” (LA Daily Journal, 5/15/13)
• Goldman Sachs/ACA Financial Guaranty Corp., Litigation: [TOP TEN]“Court tosses out suit in victory of Goldman” (WSJ, 5/15/13)
• JP Morgan/Santander Lawsuit re “Toxic” Derivatives Contracts: “Banks sue Lisbon over ‘toxic’ asset allegations” (FT, 5/16/13)
• Libor Manipulation Lawsuits:“Libor rigging lawsuits loom even if mortgage case ends” (FT, 5/28/13)
• US Supreme Court and Corporations:[TOP TEN]“Friend of the corporation” (NYT, 5/5/13)

April 2013

• $9.3 Billion MBS Settlement: “More problems for a mortgage deal” (NYT, 4/20/13)
• BofA/Countrywide MBS Litigation:
  • “Bank of America profit misses expectations” (NYT, 4/18/13)
  • “Still no house party for Bank of America” (WSJ, 4/18/13)
  • “Struggle continues for BofA” (WSJ, 4/18/13)
  • “BofA pay $165 million for credit union losses” (LAT, 4/3/13)
  • “BofA, credit union watchdog in settlement” (WSJ, 4/3/13)
• Class Action settlements and Plaintiffs’ fees: “In Dispute: The price of help” (WSJ, 4/15/13)
• Deutsche Bank Lawsuit in London:“Deutsche enters $8bn Vik battle” (FT, 4/23/13)
• JP Morgan Litigation re MBS: 
  • “Dexia claims against JP Morgan barred” (NYT, 4/4/13)
  • “JP Morgan scores a mortgage victory” (WSJ, 4/4/13)
• Largest Derivative Settlement ($139m News Corp): “News Corp. to settle lawsuit by shareholders” (LAT, 4/23/13)
• Libor Manipulation Lawsuits:“So much for the Libor gold rush” (WSJ, 4/4/13)
• Litigation Finance of larger lawsuits: [TOP TEN] “Investors bankroll lawsuits” (WSJ, 4/8/13)
• MF Global Trustee Lawsuit (Corzine):
  • “Jon Corzine and failure as usual” (WSJ, 4/27/13)
  • “MF Global Trustee sues firm’s 3 top executives” (NYT, 4/24/13)
  • “Corzine sued by MF Global trustee” (FT, 4/24/13)
  • “Corzine sued over collapse” (WSJ, 4/24/13)
• Royal Bank of Scotland Litigation: “RBS faces second lawsuit on rights issue” (FT, 4/4/13)

March 2013

• AIG/Starr Potential Class Action v. NY Federal Reserve Bank:
  • “Starr’s AIG suit presses on” (WSJ, 3/13/13)
  • “Starr wins round over AIG rescue” (WSJ, 3/12/13)
• [TOP TEN]BofA (Countrywide) /AIG Lawsuit: “Bank of America faces a big lawsuit with low legal reserves” (NYT, 3/7/13)
• BofA/MBIA Lawsuit:
  • “Insurer’s maneuver wins a pass in court” (NYT, 3/8/13)
  • “Bank’s suit against MBIA over restructuring is dismissed” (NYT, 3/5/13)
  • “MBIA: high legal stakes” (FT, 3/4/13)
• [TOP TEN]Citi Settlement: “Citi settles case for $730 million” (WSJ, 3/19/13)
• Deutsche Bank Mortgage Litigation:
  • “Deutsche Bank hit by more legal costs” (FT, 3/21/13)
  • “With set-aside, Deutsche Bank cuts 2012 profit” (NYT, 3/21/13)
  • “Deutsche bank’s legal bill mounts” (WSJ, 3/21/13)
• Goldman Sachs: “Appeal of mortgage suit is refused by high court” (WSJ, 3/19/13)
• [TOP TEN]Investors Sue S&P and Moody’s: “Rating agencies’ subprime trial is rehearsal for federal case” (FT, 3/5/13)
• Lehman Trustee Lawsuit: “Deutsche Borse faces Lehman-tied claim” (WSJ, 3/19/13)
• Mortgage-Backed Securities Settlement:
  • “Banks protest rulings in FHFA suits” (WSJ, 3/28/13)
  • [TOP TEN] “Banks seek to overturn judge’s ruling in a mortgage case” (NYT, 3/28/13)
  • [TOP TEN]“Banks looking at $100 billion legal tab” (WSJ, 3/27/13)
• New York Fed, AIG & Bank of America Arrangement: “Promises, promises at the New York Fed” (NYT, 3/3/13)
• Pimco Lawsuit: “Ex-Pimco executive backs out of lawsuit” (NYT, 3/14/13)
• US Supreme Court Decisions re Class Actions: 
  • “Classy action at the high court” (WSJ, 3/28/13)
  • “Justices favor business in class-action ruling” (WSJ, 3/25/13)
  • “Amgen’s impact remains to be seen” (LA Daily Journal, 3/7/13)

February 2013

• BofA (Countrywide) /AIG Lawsuit: “Insurer is dealt setback in Bank of America case” (WSJ, 2/27/13)
• BofA/Countrywide Whistleblower $3.8 million Jury Verdict: “Countrywide whistleblowers $3.8 million award tossed” (LAT, 2/21/13)
• Express Scripts sues E&Y: “Express Scripts sues Ernst alleging document theft” (WSJ, 2/19/13)
• Goldman Sachs/Paulson: ACA Financial Guarantee Lawsuit: [TOP TEN] “ACA court case threatens to revive Goldman Sach’s ghosts” (FT, 2/4/13)
• JP Morgan Investor Sues for $100m: “Blavatnik accuses JP Morgan over losses” (FT, 2/20/13)
• Securities Fraud Mistrial: “Second securities fraud case ends in mistrial” (LA Daily Journal, 2/21/13)
• Toyota $25.5 Million Investor Lawsuit Settlement: “Toyota to pay $29-million settlement” (LAT, 2/15/13)

January 2013

• AIG Potential Class Action Against Government:
  • “AIG says it won’t join suit against government” (LA Daily Journal, 1/10/13)
  • “AIG board opts agianst suing US government over bailout” (LAT, 1/10/13)
  • “That AIG lawsuit” (WSJ, 1/10/13)
  • “AIG board won’t sue over terms of rescue” (WSJ, 1/10/13)
  • “AIG says it will not sue the US” (NYT, 1/10/13)
  • “AIG may ally with ex-boss” (WSJ, 1/9/13)
  • “AIG may sue over US bailout” (LAT, 1/9/13)
  • “Lawmakers warn AIG not to join lawsuit against US” (NYT, 1/9/13)
  • “AIG to consider joining lawsuit in US bailout” (FT, 1/9/13)
  • “A mind-boggling claim” (NYT, 1/9/13)
  • “Rescued by bailout, AIG may follow a ‘thank you’ with a suit” (NYT, 1/8/13)
• BofA (Countrywide) /AIG Lawsuit:
  • “AIG seeks approval to file more bank suits” (NYT, 1/16/13)
  • “AIG seeks right to sue over bonds” (WSJ, 1/14/13)
• BofA / MBIA Litigation: “BofA fighting to avoid toxic Countrywide liabilities” (WSJ, 1/11/13)
• BofA/Countrywide Mortgage Bond Lawsuits: “Judge calls for revision of $20 million pay out in Bank of America suit” (NYT, 1/7/13)
• Goldman Sachs/Paulson: ACA Financial Guarantee Lawsuit:
  • [TOP TEN] “Goldman: Insurer knew that Paulson was ‘shorting’” (WSJ, 1/14/13)
  • “Insurer sues Paulson firm” (WSJ, 1/3/13)
• Iceland Bank Litigation:
  • “Iceland wins a European bank victory in a banking case” (NYT, 1/29/13)
  • “Iceland triumphs in Icesave court battle” (FT, 1/29/13)
• Libor Manipulation Lawsuits:
  • “Some say that plaintiffs can struggle with LIBOR claims” (LA Daily Journal, 1/25/13)
  • “More ex-Barclays staff named in Libor documents” (FT, 1/26/13)
  • “California entities sue over libor” (LA Daily Journal, 1/10/13)
• Mortgage-Backed Securities Litigation against Banks: 
  • [TOP TEN] “Suit hints at behavior by bankers in bubble” (NYT, 1/24/13)
  • “Bankers latest bet teamwork on bonds” (WSJ, 1/23/13)
• Scope of SLUSA (Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998): “9th Circuit revives policyholders’ claim against life insurance company” (LA Daily Journal, 1/3/13)
• Securities Class Action Lawsuits:
  • “Federal class-action securities lawsuits fell in 2012, study finds” (NYT, 1/24/13)
  • Cornerstone Report: “Securities class action filings: 2012 a year in review” and Inforgraphic
  • CRA Report: “Securities Litigation Flash Quarterly Update- Q3 2013“
• Toyota $1.1 Billion Economic Loss Class Action Settlement:
  • “Toyota admits to be slow on acceleration flaw” (FT, 1/18/13)
  • “Toytoa acts to settle two big lawsuits” (LAT, 1/16/13)
  • “Battered by expensive crises, Toyota declares a rebirth” (NYT, 1/3/12)
• Toyota Settlement of Wrongful Death and Injury Lawsuits From Sudden, Unintended Acceleration: “Toyota settles lawsuit” (WSJ, 1/18/13)
• US Supreme Court Review of Class Actions: 
  • “Justices weigh intent of a class action law” (NYT, 1/8/13)
  • “Supreme Court class action” (WSJ, 1/7/13)

December 2012

• BofA/Countrywide Mortgage Bond Lawsuits: “BofA settlement hits snags” (WSJ, 12/31/12)
• BofA/Merrill Lynch Class Action Settlement ($2.43 Billion): [TOP TEN]“Lawyer’s bill in B of A pact: $177 million” (WSJ, 12/4/12)
• Class Action Lawsuits Against El Paso Corporation ($110 Million Settlement; $26 million attorney’s fees): “Judge approves $100 million El Paso Corp. settlement” (NYT 12/4/12)
• Mortgage-Backed Securities Litigation against Banks: [TOP TEN] “Mortgage crisis presents banks a new reckoning: Another wave of suits” (NYT, 12/10/12)
• Toyota $1.1 Billion Economic Loss Class Action Settlement:
  • “Toyota deal tied to acceleration advances” (NYT, 12/29/12)
  • “Toyota settlement gets initial approval” (LAT, 12/29/12)
  • “Toyota ends acceleration litigation” (LA Daily Journal, 12/27/12)
  • “Toyota agrees to deal in suit over speed ups” (NYT, 12/27/12)
  • “Toyota to pay big to settle suits” (LAT, 12/27/12)
  • “Toyota in $1 Billion Gas Pedal Settlement” (WSJ, 12/27/12)
  • “Big payday for law firm in Toyota deal” (WSJ, 12/27/12)
• US Supreme Court Review of Class Actions: “Securities Fraud case could impact settlement strategies” (LA Daily Journal, 12/18/12)

November 2012

• AIG:
  • “Case against New York Fed in AIG rescue is rejected” (NYT, 11/20/12)
  • “Judge tosses suit over AIG” (WSJ, 11/20/12)
  • [TOP TEN] “Greenberg’s AIG suit dismissed” (FT, 11/20/12)
• BofA/Countrywide Mortgage Bond Lawsuits:
  • [TOP TEN] “Did Bank of America hustle the taxpayers” (LA Daily Journal, 11/7/12)
  • “BofA settlees three suits by investors” (LAT, 11/3/12)
• Credit Rating Agencies Australia Trial (S&P):
  • [TOP TEN] “A Casino strategy rated AAA” (NYT, 11/9/12)
  • “S&P faces class action over ABN securities” (FT, 11/7/12)
  • “Holding the rating agencies to account” (FT, 11/6/12)
  • “Rating agencies clash over standards” (FT, 11/6/12)
  • “Agencies threatened with new wave of attacks” (FT, 11/6/12)
  • “Judge rules S&P mislead derivative investors” (FT, 11/6/12)
• JP Morgan Lawsuit Against “London Whale’s” Boss ($6.2 Billion Trading Loss):
  • “JP Morgan files lawsuit against London Whale’s former manager” (FT, 11/1/12)
  • “JP Morgan sues boss of ‘London Whale’ in trading loss” (NYT, 11/1/12)
  • “JP Morgan sues Whale’s ex-boss” (WSJ, 11/1/12)
• MF Global Shareholder Lawsuit ($1.6 Billion Missing Funds): “MF Global suit ads PwC” (WSJ, 11/6/12)
• Toyota $25.5 Million Investor Lawsuit Settlement:
  • “Toyota to pay $25.5 million to settle shareholder suits” (DetroitNews, 11/14/12)
  • “Toyota agrees to settle investors’ suit for $25.5 million” (Bloomberg, 11/14/12)
  • “Toyota agrees to $25.5 million U.S. investor lawsuit settlement” (Reuters, 11/13/12)
• US Supreme Court Review of Class Actions:
  • “Why the renewed focus on securities cases?” (LA Daily Journal, 11/16/12)
  • “Supreme Court hears two cases over class actions” (NYT, 11/6/12)

October 2012

• ACLU Predatory Loan Lawsuit against Morgan Stanley/New Century:
  • “ACLU sues Morgan Stanley over subprime loans” (LA Daily Journal, 10/26/12)
  • “Morgan Stanley sued over alleged home loans bias” (FT, 10/16/12)
  • “ACLU filing suit over loans” (NYT, 10/15/12)
• [TOP TEN] Max Berger/Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann: “Investors’ billion-dollar fraud fighter” (NYT, 10/9/12)
• BofA/Merrill Lynch Class Action Settlement ($2.43 Billion):
  • “Bank of America posts a profit, though slight” (NYT, 10/18/12)
  • “B of A profits fall after Merrill charge” (FT, 10/18/12)
  • “For BofA, crisis hits keep coming” (WSJ, 10/18/12)
  • “BofA legal woes hammer results” (LAT, 10/18/12)
• FDIC Litigation and Settlements: “Real paper tiger gives FDIC boast” (WSJ, 10/24/12)
• Facebook Class Actions: “Suits moved to New York” (WSJ, 10/5/12)
• Libor Manipulation Class Action: 
  • “Contradictory claims of the Libor lawsuits” (FT.com/businessblog, 10/16/12)
  • “US women takes fight to banks in first homeowner Libor class action” (FT, 10/15/12)
• Lehman $38 Billion Customer Asset Claims Settlement:
  • “Lehman ends $38 billion standoff” (WSJ, 10/6/12)
  • “Lehman units settle $38 billion in Asset claims” (NYT, 10/6/12)
• Lehman Class-Action: “Municipal lawsuits vs. Lehman stan” (LA Daily Journal, 10/17/12)
• MF Global Shareholder Lawsuit ($1.6 Billion Missing Funds): “Corizine asks judge to toss MF fraud lawsuit” (WSJ, 10/24/12)
• National Credit Union Administration Lawsuit re Toxic Mortgage Securities: “Nice pay day for ‘toxic’ work” (WSJ, 10/25/12)
• Peregrine Financial Group Lawsuit: “Next stop: Peregrine currency traders” (WSJ, 10/5/12)

September 2012

• BofA/Merrill Lynch Class Action Settlement ($2.43 Billion):
  • “BofA to pay $2.4bn over Merrill charges” (FT, 9/29/12)
  • [TOP TEN] “BofA takes new crisis-era hit” (WSJ, 9/29/12)
  • “Bank of America settles suit over Merrill for $2.43 billion” (NYT, 9/29/12)
  • “BofA will settle suit over Merrill” (LAT, 9/29/12)
• [TOP TEN] Bondholders Seek Repayment of Faulty Loans: “Big players in fight over mortgages” (WSJ, 9/20/12)
• Mortgage Foreclosure Litigation: “Mortgage registry muddles foreclosures” (NYT, 9/2/12)
• Mortgage Analysis: “How to find weeds in a mortgage pool” (NYT, 9/9/12)
• New York Investigation of Private Equity: “New York probes private equity tax practices” (WSJ, 9/4/12)
• Peregrine Financial Group Lawsuit:“Bank sued in Peregrine case” (WSJ, 9/18/12)
• State/Local Pension Fund Lawsuits Against Bank of New York Mellon for Overcharging on Currency Trades: “Forex suits hitting hurdles” (WSJ, 9/11/12)

August 2012

• Buyouts: “Buyouts boom but not like ’07” (WSJ, 8/23/12)
• Citi Group Class Action Settlement:
  • “Citi group to settle shareholder lawsuit” (LAT, 8/30/12)
  • [TOP TEN] “Citi to settle suit for $590 million” (WSJ, 8/30/12)
  • “Citi Group settles US investor lawsuit” (FT, 8/30/12)
• Delaware Judicial Arbitration Procedure:
  • “Delaware Arbitration procedure overturned” (WSJ, 8/31/12)
  • “Judge rules against arbitration by a Delaware Court” (NYT, 8/31/12)
• Fannie Mae/BofA Mortgage-Backed Securities Litigation: “BofA in settlement talks with Fannie Mae” (FT, 8/3/12)
• New York Investigation of Private Equity: “Private Equity faces grilling on fee waiver tax breaks” (FT, 8/5/12)
• Wells Fargo Mortgage Litigation: “Well’s Fargo sees Increase in Potential Legal Losses” (WSJ, 8/8/12)

July 2012

• Federal Securities Fraud Class Actions: “The piggyback strike suit” (LA Daily Journal, 7/25/12)
• Goldman: “Court upholds big award against Goldman” (NYT, 7/6/12)
• IndyMac: “Former IndyMac chief settles suit” (WSJ, 7/9/12)
• Libor Manipulation Lawsuits:
  • “Libor suits weighed by mutual fund firms” (WSJ, 7/27/12)
  • “New York lender files Libor lawsuit” (WSJ, 7/30/12)
• NERA Report: “Recent Trends in Securities Class Action Litigation: 2012 Mid-Year Review” (7/24/12)
• Rating Agencies Litigation: “Court papers undercut rating agencies defense” (NYT, 7/3/12)
• Securities Class Action Settlements:
  • “Securities class actions down in first half of 2012” (LA Daily Journal, 7/31/12)
  • “Settlement slump” (WSJ, 7/30/12)

June 2012

• Bear Stearns Settlement:
  •  “Lingering suit settled” (NYT, 6/8/12)
  • “Former Bear Stearns executives offer to pay $275m” (FT, 6/8/12)
  • “Bear Stearns accord turns another page” (WSJ, 6/8/12)
• Countrywide/Bank of America: “BofA’s blunder: $40bn plus” (WSJ, 6/30/12)
• Goldman:
  • “Renewed scrutiny” (NYT, 6/26/12)
• Merrill Lynch: “Merrill losses were withheld before merger” (NYT, 6/4/12)

May 2012

• Class Action Attorneys Fees: “In class actions a wide disparity in fee awards” (JD Supra, 5/29/12)