Kirschner v. KPMG

Published on:
July 23, 2010

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

Court:

Court of Appeals

State of New York

Amicus Issue:

Whether the adverse interest exception to the in pari delicto defense is satisfied for pleading purposes simply by alleging that the plaintiff’s officers/directors acted solely for the purpose of enriching themselves, thereby negating a third party’s ability to rely on the in pari delicto defense at the motion to dismiss stage.

Counsel of Record:

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Four Times Square

New York, NY 10036

Scott D. Musoff

Christos Ravanides

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