Merck v. Reynolds

Published on:
September 17, 2009

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

Court:

U.S. Supreme Court

Amicus Issue:

Whether the Third Circuit erred in holding, in accord with the Ninth Circuit but in contrast to nine other Courts of Appeals, that under the “inquiry notice” standard applicable to federal securities fraud claims, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until an investor receives evidence of scienter without the benefit of any investigation.

Counsel of Record:

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

1875 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20006

Richard D. Bernstein

Michael R. Young

Mary Eaton

Dan C. Kozusko

Frank M. Scaduto

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