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Previously in Stock-Drop Cases, Courts Used a Presumption of Prudence

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Previously in stock-drop cases, courts used a presumption of prudence standard, presuming investment of company stock in company pension plans to have been prudent and therefore valid, despite problems with the stock.  But a recent Supreme Court case ruled that the managers of company stock funds enjoy no special presumption of prudence. Discuss the potential impact of this ruling.  ​


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Leadership Responsibility

The duty of leaders to guide, support, and drive their teams or organizations towards achieving shared goals.

Company CEO

The Chief Executive Officer, the highest-ranking individual in a company or organization, responsible for making major corporate decisions.

Board Members

Individuals elected or appointed to serve on the governing body of an organization, responsible for overseeing its management and operations.

Performance Accountability

Holding individuals or teams responsible for achieving specific outcomes or objectives, often measured through performance metrics.

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