2010 was a year of transition for securities class action lawsuit filings as a number of trends that have been dominant in recent years diminished, while other trends emerged.

Overall, the number of filings increased slightly from last year, although below long term averages. But as noted below, the securities class action lawsuit filing levels are only part of what has been happening from an overall claims frequency standpoint. 

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