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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

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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Supreme Court to Resolve Circuit Split Over Existence of Implied Private Right of Action Under Section 47(b) of the Investment...

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On June 30, 2025, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd., agreeing to resolve a circuit split over whether private parties have an implied right of action to...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Supreme Court to Consider Closing a Back Door to Fund Litigation Claims Under the Investment Company Act

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On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that will determine whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ICA) creates a private right of action for shareholders of registered investment...more

Mintz - Securities Litigation Viewpoints

Delaware Chancery Court Holds Corporations Cannot Enact Federal Forum Provisions To Bypass Cyan and Preclude State Courts from...

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In 2017, courts across this country were split on whether plaintiffs could assert a class action alleging claims under the Securities Act of 1933 (which provides a private right of action against issuers and others for...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - June 2018

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This quarter’s issue includes summaries and associated court opinions of selected cases principally decided between February 2018 and May 2018. ...more

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