Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., et al. v. Edward Anderson, et al.

Court:

U.S. Supreme Court

(pet. for writ of cert.)

Amicus Issue:

Whether applicability of the class action bar under the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (SLUSA) – which requires that the misrepresentation or omission was “in connection with the purchase or sale” of a covered security – requires an inquiry into the materiality of the alleged misrepresentation or omission.

Counsel of Record:

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Joseph R. Palmore

Adam L. Sorensen

Other Amici:

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Financial Services Institute