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Justices to Consider Whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act Creates a Federal Cause of Action

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In its October 2025 Term, the Supreme Court will decide whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“ICA”) creates a federal cause of action for private plaintiffs seeking rescission of contracts that are...more

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Lessons Learned From 2022’s Trade Secret Verdicts

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Before closing the book on 2022, we look back at the most significant verdicts issued in trade secret trials this past year. In 2022, several juries awarded extraordinary verdicts to plaintiffs. These verdicts suggest a...more

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Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Putative Class Action As Precluded By SLUSA

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On August 17, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action asserting breach of contract and tort claims against the managers, auditors, consultant, and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Second Circuit Limits Reach of SLUSA Preclusion in State Law Variable Annuity Class Action

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In O’Donnell v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co., No. 17-cv-1085, 2018 WL 1720808 (2d Cir. Apr. 10, 2018), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed an order dismissing a variable annuity...more

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Second Circuit Holds That SLUSA Is Not Triggered By A Holder's Passive Retention Of A Security Following An Alleged...

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On April 10, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit revived and remanded to state court a putative class action brought against AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. O’Donnell v. AXA Equitable Life...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - September 2017

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Market and Product Developments - Securities Industry Implements T+2 Settlement Cycle - On September 5, 2017, the securities industry transitioned to a shorter settlement cycle for most broker-dealer securities...more

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