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352<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the most consequential developments in securities litigation has been the SEC&#8217;s shift toward permitting companies to issue stock conditioned on mandatory arbitration of investor disputes. If broadly adopted, this approach could fundamentally reshape the enforcement landscape. It provides issuers with a powerful mechanism to sidestep class actions. At the same time, it invites the risk of coordinated mass filings before arbitral forums. </p>
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