Financial Security Assurance v. Stephens

Published on:
May 11, 2005

SIFMA has submitted an Amicus “Friend of the Court” Brief.

Court:

U.S. Court of Appeals (Eleventh Circuit)

Amicus Issue:

Whether a financial guaranty insurer has standing to assert a claim under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C §78j(b) and Rule 10b-5, 17 C.F.R. §240.10b-5, as a “purchaser” of the bonds it has insured.

Counsel of Record:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

101 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10178

John M. Vassos

Jeffrey D. Brooks

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