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Kokesh v SEC

581 US 455 (2017)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2017
StatusBinding authority

Summary

SEC disgorgement actions are subject to the five-year limitations period under 28 USC §2462 because disgorgement constitutes a penalty rather than equitable relief.

Key Principle

SEC disgorgement actions are subject to the five-year statute of limitations under 28 USC §2462 because disgorgement is a penalty, not equitable relief.

Area of Law

corporate

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