Newell Brands Inc. convinced the Third Circuit Tuesday to affirm the dismissal of a federal securities class action brought on behalf of purchasers of Newell stock who said company executives issued false and misleading financial guidance in connection with the $15.3 billion acquisition of competitor Jarden Corp.

Pinterest Inc., its CEO, and board members were hit with a shareholder derivative suit alleging race and gender discrimination by executives has harmed its financial position and reputation among its largely female user base.

The U.S. Justice Department was right to seek dismissal of a whistleblower’s False Claims Act suit against pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers including Abbvie Inc., Amgen Inc., Aetna Inc., and Cigna Corp., among others, the Second Circuit affirmed Tuesday.

West Covina, California, which sold $204 million of pension bonds in July, is at the fiscal brink because of its ineffective management and raiding of reserves, according to a report Tuesday by State Auditor Elaine Howle.

An Idaho man who sued his pension fund over its attempt to ward off looming insolvency lost his lawsuit when a federal judge determined that his situation wouldn’t be improved by a courtroom victory.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.‘s $2.55 million settlement with employees challenging the company’s 401(k) plan failed to receive preliminary court approval. A Philadelphia federal judge said he may sign off on the deal after the parties rethink aspects of their allocation and notification plans.