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Janus Capital Group Inc v First Derivative Traders

564 U.S. 135 (2011)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2011
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Under SEC Rule 10b-5, only the maker of a false statement—the entity with ultimate authority over its content—can be primarily liable for securities fraud.

Key Principle

Rule 10b-5; only the maker of a statement can be liable

Area of Law

Securities

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