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The proportion of ownership interest in an associate attributable to the entity. [Refer: Associates [member]]

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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The number of companies involved in class action lawsuit.

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Number of decisions issued to make final and binding the dismissal of the original claims filed against the entity.

No definition available.

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The number of former employees of the entity receiving an order to show cause in relation to a regulatory investigation.

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Period following the rendering of the related contract as null and void, after which damages were claimed in an arbitration procedure subsequent to dismissal of original filed claims.

No definition available.

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