Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State of North Dakota, acting through its ND State Investment Board – ND Retirement and Investment Office (the STATE) is soliciting proposals from securities litigation law firms to potentially represent the STATE in securities related litigation. Securities Litigation Legal Services: General. SIB anticipates that the selected firms will provide the following services: Monitor potential and pending class action securities litigation (including potential actions involving securities purchased on foreign stock exchanges located outside the United States, as well as independent securities actions based on state law fraud claims); Assist RIO staff in analyzing SIB’s interest therein, based upon SIB’s holdings and exposure during the relevant periods; Suggest legal action for SIB as appropriate, such as remaining in the plaintiff class or opting out, intervening in litigation for a limited purpose, or seeking lead plaintiff status; With the approval of the SLC, initiate and manage legal action and resulting resolution or settlement on behalf of SIB.; Monitor changes impacting securities law and provide information to RIO
