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Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit

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The Legal Team

Gregg S. Levin

William H. Narwold

Case Overview

When the value of a company is diminished because of willful mismanagement, insider self-dealing or other acts of malfeasance, shareholders may bring a derivative suit against the board of directors and other responsible individuals in order to improve corporate governance and to recoup damages suffered by the company.

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Corporate governance reforms can vary, but they are typically designed to prevent the reoccurrence of misconduct in the future. These reforms may include:

Changing internal accountability and reporting processes
Modifying management’s reporting structure to ensure that board members are better informed and are empowered to fulfill their fiduciary duties to shareholders
Increasing the number of independent, outside directors
Removing wrongdoers from board positions and/or management
Establishing additional board committees to provide oversight and prevent improper conduct
Changing management’s compensation arrangements
Improving a company’s public disclosures

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If you think you have information concerning a potential shareholder derivative lawsuit, consult our attorneys regarding your legal options.

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Our Approach to Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits

Motley Rice attorneys pursue shareholder derivative lawsuits against corporate officers and directors who have allegedly breached fiduciary duties owed to the company. Through these cases, investors can directly impact long-term investment value through enhanced director independence and improved disclosure policies, and improve compliance with laws, rules and regulations involving:

Accounting
Labor relations
Environmental concerns
Workplace health and safety
Anti-bribery statutes (such as the Federal Corrupt Practices Act)
State and federal contracting requirements (and the applicable versions of the False Claims Act) and other related matters

*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Shareholder Derivative Case HIGHLIGHTS

Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust v. Gemunder
In re Walgreen Co. Derivative Litigation
Service Employees International Union v. Hills (regarding Chiquita Brands International, Inc.)
Mercier v. Whittle (regarding the South Financial Group).
Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust v. Farmer (regarding Cintas Corporation)
California State Teachers’ Retirement System, et al. v. Blankenship, et al.

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