Fries v. N. Oil & Gas, Inc.

Ramos, D.J.:

*711This class action arises out of alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. ("Northern Oil"), Michael L. Reger ("Reger"), and Thomas W. Stoelk ("Stoelk," collectively, the "Defendants"). Lead plaintiff Matthew Atkinson ("Plaintiff" or "Atkinson") asserts causes of action individually and on behalf of others similarly situated against Defendants for violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. Plaintiff generally alleges that Defendants made false and misleading…