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Avoiding securities class actions arising from Y2K issues

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Title:

Avoiding securities class actions arising from Y2K issues

Author(s):

Brian W. Smith, Andrew J. Morris

Journal:

Information Management & Computer Security

Year:

1999

Volume:

7

Issue:

4

Page:

178 - 185


ISSN:

0968-5227


DOI:

10.1108/09685229910292709

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

The threat of securities class actions haunts every public company. The threat probably is worst for information technology companies. Similarly, Y2K claims may threaten every company, and probably are greatest for those most dependent on information technology. It follows that the combination of these risks ± of securities class actions resulting from any of the countless types of possible Y2K claims ± presents public companies with a formidable problem. This article provides an overview of the implications of Y2K for securities class actions, and identifies some practical steps for minimizing the risks from Y2K-related securities claims.

Keywords:

IT, Liability, Litigation, Public companies, Securities markets, Shareholders, USA


Article Type:

Case study / Viewpoint


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09685229910292709

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