December 2, 2024
BLB&G Partner Anya Freedman discusses the implications of EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court in her article “A pivotal moment for shareholder rights” published by the Daily Journal. Currently pending before the California Supreme Court, the case addresses whether shareholders can bring claims to a jury in California instead of being restricted to Delaware courts.
Anya highlights the broader significance of the case, emphasizing that the outcome could have far-reaching effects on corporate accountability, strengthening investor protections and ensuring a fairer playing field for investors. She advises general counsel representing institutional investors to prepare for the decision, providing an actionable plan that can be implemented immediately.
Anya joined BLB&G in November 2024 after serving for nearly 10 years as the principal legal advisor to the City of Los Angeles public pension systems. She advises institutional investors on fiduciary law and governance matters out of the firm's Los Angeles office. Bringing insights gained as general counsel to public pension funds, she empowers leaders to build best-in-class policies and make sound strategic decisions in securities and corporate governance litigation. Read more about Anya here.
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