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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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U.S. Supreme Court Significantly Curtails SEC Enforcement Forum Discretion

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On June 27, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated decision in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, holding that parties subject to an enforcement action brought by the U.S. Securities and...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

SCOTUS Holds that Defendants in SEC Enforcement Actions Seeking Civil Penalties are Entitled to Jury Trial

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently held in SEC v. Jarkesy that the Seventh Amendment gives defendants the right to a jury trial in federal court in SEC enforcement actions seeking civil penalties for violations of the antifraud...more

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Supreme Court Requires Jury in SEC Enforcement Proceedings

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Case could signal broad jury rights for defendants in administrative enforcement actions. The Supreme Court struck a major blow to Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement proceedings Thursday, ruling that the...more

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Corporate Investigations and White Collar Defense - December 2016

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Insider Trading: Supreme Court Affirms Salman - Why it matters: On December 6, 2016 the Supreme Court decided Salman v. U.S., in which it upheld the petitioner’s insider trading conviction. The Court found its 1983...more

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