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SEHK Suspends Trading in Hong Kong Listed Company Pursuant to SFC’s Directions

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The SFC exercises its powers to order the suspension of trading in shares in a listed company to protect investors’ interests. On 15 April 2024, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) suspended trading in the...more

King & Spalding

Supreme Court Affirms Lorenzo v. SEC, Expanding the Scope of Primary Liability for Securities Fraud

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On March 27, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Lorenzo v. SEC,[i] affirming the expansive view of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) that, under the right circumstances,...more

Jackson Walker

Supreme Court Declines to Extend Janus’ Reach, Upholds Primary Liability Under the Anti-Fraud Provisions of the Securities Laws

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In a 6 to 2 opinion Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to extend its holding in Janus Capital Grp., Inc. v. First Derivative Traders, 564 U.S. 135 (2011) beyond Exchange Act Rule 10b-5(b), and held that a person who...more

Snell & Wilmer

U.S. Supreme Court Expands Scope of SEC’s Anti-Fraud Rule in “Copy-Paste” Case

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On March 27, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Lorenzo v. Securities and Exchange Commission, Case No. 17-1077 (U.S. Mar. 27, 2019) that broadened the group of persons who could face primary liability for...more

Bracewell LLP

Lorenzo v. Securities and Exchange Commission: "Maker" or "Messenger"? It Doesn't Matter

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On March 27, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Lorenzo v. Securities and Exchange Commission, 587 U.S. ___ (2019) curtailing any meaningful distinction between liability of a statement maker...more

Dechert LLP

Supreme Court Rules that Employees Who Disseminate False Statements Drafted by Their Superiors Can Be Primarily Liable Under §...

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Striking a blow to employees who send communications at the behest of others, the Supreme Court held yesterday that those who “disseminate” false statements with the intent to defraud—even if they did not draft those...more

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