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tainted stock

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A quick definition of tainted stock:

Tainted stock is a type of stock that is owned or transferred by someone who is not allowed to file a lawsuit on behalf of the company. This person is usually disqualified because they have a conflict of interest or have done something wrong. If someone buys tainted stock in good faith, they are also not allowed to file a lawsuit. It's like having a toy that you're not allowed to play with because it's broken or someone else's.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Tainted stock refers to stock owned or transferred by a person who is disqualified from serving as a plaintiff in a derivative action. This means that the person cannot sue on behalf of the company because of a conflict of interest or other disqualifying factor.

Example: If a company executive is accused of wrongdoing and owns stock in the company, they may be disqualified from bringing a lawsuit on behalf of the company. Additionally, if someone buys tainted stock from the executive, they too may be disqualified from bringing a lawsuit.

Explanation: Tainted stock can create conflicts of interest and undermine the ability of shareholders to hold the company accountable for wrongdoing. By disqualifying certain individuals from bringing lawsuits, the legal system aims to prevent these conflicts and ensure that lawsuits are brought in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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