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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Mutual Fund Litigation Reform Act</b></p> <p> This bill specifies burden-of-proof and complaint requirements with respect to certain actions for breach of fiduciary duty against an investment adviser. Specifically, complaints must state certain facts with particularity, and a security holder has the burden of proving a breach of fiduciary duty by clear and convincing evidence.</p>]]></text>
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