Every participant in the world economy currently faces an environment fraught with geopolitical risk, with a war in the Middle East showing a dangerous potential to expand, a war in Ukraine that continues to flame, tensions in the South China Sea, and many other concerns. While companies’ operating risks in these environments in many cases may seem apparent, it may not always be obvious how geopolitical risks can translate into corporate and securities litigation.  A recent securities class action lawsuit filed against technology company Super Micro Computer provides some insight into these litigation risks. Although the lawsuit involves a host of issues, among the principal concerns are allegations that the company misrepresented its compliance with trade control regulations restricting exports to Russia. These allegations illustrate how trade issues, for example, can contribute to securities litigation activity. A copy of the new complaint in the Super Micro Computer case can be found here.Continue Reading Geopolitics and Securities Litigation Risk