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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 -
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Recent Supreme Court Decisions Every Securities Litigator Should Know

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Our Securities Litigation Group highlights three recent Supreme Court decisions that every securities class action litigator should know....more

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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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US Supreme Court Grants Certiorari to Decide Whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act Allows for a Private Right of...

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On June 30, 2025, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in FS Credit Opportunities Corp., et al. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd., et al., 24-345 to resolve a circuit split over whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company...more

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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

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Supreme Court Affirms Chancery Decision of Near-Record $267 Million Fee Award

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In re Dell Techs. Inc. Class V S’holders Litig., No. 349, 2023 (Del. Aug. 14, 2024) - After an appeal of the second-largest fee award in Delaware history, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Chancery had...more

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On Remand From SCOTUS, Ninth Circuit Rejects Investor’s Efforts to Save Section 11 Direct Listing Claim, Holds Section 12(a)(2)...

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On February 10, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued the latest decision in Pirani v. Slack Technologies, a long-running case examining the tracing requirements under Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities...more

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Podcast: The Legal Battle Over Mifepristone - Diagnosing Health Care

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On April 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to preserve access to the prescription abortion drug mifepristone. However, while the case continues in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the future of...more

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Skadden's 2020 Insights

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Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

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