* SEC had blocked IPOs for firms banning class-action suits * Three Republicans on SEC voted to change rule; Democrat voted no * Corporations back rule change, shareholder advocates oppose it By Douglas Gillison WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A divided Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday handed a victory to companies that want to shield themselves from investor class...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A divided Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday handed a victory to companies that want to shield themselves from investor class action lawsuits, making it easier for firms seeking to go public to require that investors resolve claims of fraud or other false statements through arbitration rather than in court. The commission voted 3-1 along party lines...