The third episode of The D&O Diary Podcast Series is now live. Building on our June 30, 2026, post discussing first-half federal court securities class action lawsuits, this episode explores the factors and  trends driving the number of current suit filings.

In this podcast, we discuss the overall increase in the total number of federal court securities suits during the first six months of 2026; the continued emergence of AI-related securities litigation; and the significant role that stock manipulation and promotion-related claims in the number of securities suits that have been filed so far this year. We also examine what these developments may mean for public companies, directors and officers, and D&O insurers in the months ahead.