If there are only two plausible inferences, and one is much more compelling than the other, then that one is also cogent and so satisfies the requirement of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that a plaintiff plead a strong inference of scienter.

Contributed in 2008 & last edited in 2008 by David Gold
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