NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NasdaqGM: LGND), and its Board of Directors, in connection with possible claims of breaches of fiduciary duty.

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