Money for Nothing…: A Case Study of Financial Class Action Litigation

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Carsten Jackwerth
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2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 333-361
Author(s):  
Robin Hui Huang

Abstract China has a civil procedure for collective litigation, which is dubbed Chinese-style class action, as it differs from the U.S.-style class action in some important ways. Using securities class action as a case study, this Article empirically examines both the quantity and quality of reported cases in China. It shows that the number of cases is much lower than expected, but the percentage of recovery is significantly higher than that in the United States. Based on this, the Article casts doubt on the popular belief that China should adopt the U.S.-style class action, and sheds light on the much-debated issue concerning the relationship between public and private enforcement of securities law. The Article also discusses the future prospects of securities class action in China in light of some recent developments which may provide its functional equivalents, including the regulator-brokered compensation fund and public interest group litigation.


Author(s):  
Endang Fadli

AbstrakThis paper presents the results of research on Substantive Technical Training for Promoting Competence Research Action Class VIII (DTSPK PTK VIII). The objective is to examine the implementation of DTSPK PTK VIII in on in model, more specifically to know the improvement of competence of compilation of Class Action Research paper (PTK). This research was conducted using case study method with the data collected through questionnaire, interview, and documentation. This research concludes that the competence of DTSPK PTK VIII participants in the preparation of paper of PTK after following the in on model is good meaning DTSPK PTK VIII in on model can increase the competence of writing papers of PTK. AbstrakTulisan ini menyajikan hasil penelitian pada Diklat Teknis Substantif Peningkatan Kompetensi Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Angkatan VIII (DTSPK PTK VIII). Tujuannya adalah mengkaji pelaksanaan DTSPK PTK VIII model in on in yang lebih khususnya untuk mengetahui peningkatan kompetensi penyusunan karya tulis Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode studi kasus, yang data-datanya dikumpulkan melalui angket, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa kompetensi peserta DTSPK PTK VIII pada penyusunan karya tulis PTK setelah mengikuti diklat model in on in adalah baik. MakaDTSPK PTK VIII model in on in dapat meningkatkan kompetensi penyusunan karya tulis PTK.


Author(s):  
Charlene Harrington ◽  
Toby S. Edelman

Large for-profit nursing home chains in the United States have generally reported low nurse staffing levels. This historical case study examined a class action litigation case regarding staffing levels, resident rights, and quality outcomes in 12 Arkansas nursing homes owned by a large for-profit chain. The questions were as follows: (1) How did the residents’ care needs compare with actual nurse staffing levels? (2) How did the staffing levels compare with federal and state nurse staffing requirements and professional staffing standards? (3) Did the facilities comply with state and federal residents’ rights and quality of care requirements? The findings showed staffing levels marginally above state minimum standards, staffing shortages that violated state standards, staffing levels not adjusted for resident acuity, and shortages that resulted in omitted care. Staffing levels were lower than needed according to nursing directors, lower than average facilities in the state, and lower than professional standards. The findings showed many resident grievances regarding basic care and residents’ rights, clinical measures of poor quality, and state deficiencies. A large settlement was agreed on to compensate the residents. The case shows that chain’s management, as well as the regulatory system, failed to ensure adequate staffing levels that took into account regulatory requirements and professional standards and resulted in violations of residents’ rights, health, safety, and well-being.


2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-205
Author(s):  
Sheryl Kubiak ◽  
Deborah Bybee ◽  
Rebecca Campbell ◽  
Gina Fedock ◽  
Kathleen Darcy ◽  
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The reporting and investigation of sexual assault within prison is complex. Although prevalence data are available, there is little known about the processes and case attrition within prison that mirror the attrition in the community between reporting, investigation, and outcomes. This critical case study uses secondary data from a class action litigation on behalf of incarcerated women who experienced staff sexual misconduct in one state system. Multiple sources of data are used quantitatively and qualitatively to examine prison processes. Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards are used as a framework to interpret the analysis and illustrate potential barriers for the successful implementation through case narratives. Although secondary data analyses have limitations, these data would be difficult to obtain under other circumstances and includes perspectives of the affected women and key institutional actors. The goal of this study is to inform and improve the prison-based processes in service of reducing and/or preventing victimization.


2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (01) ◽  
pp. 102-129
Author(s):  
ALBERTO MARTÍN ÁLVAREZ ◽  
EUDALD CORTINA ORERO

AbstractUsing interviews with former militants and previously unpublished documents, this article traces the genesis and internal dynamics of the Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo (People's Revolutionary Army, ERP) in El Salvador during the early years of its existence (1970–6). This period was marked by the inability of the ERP to maintain internal coherence or any consensus on revolutionary strategy, which led to a series of splits and internal fights over control of the organisation. The evidence marshalled in this case study sheds new light on the origins of the armed Salvadorean Left and thus contributes to a wider understanding of the processes of formation and internal dynamics of armed left-wing groups that emerged from the 1960s onwards in Latin America.


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