U.S. v. Pacilio

Published on:
February 22, 2019

Court:

U.S. District Court

(N.D. Illinois)

Amicus Issue:

Whether making a valid offer to trade on an open market would constitute wire fraud if the party hoped to withdraw the offer before acceptance, even in the absence of any misrepresentation to the market, and absent any fiduciary duty that would impose a duty to speak.

Counsel of Record:

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

Kenneth M. Kliebard

Michael M. Philipp

Gregory T. Fouts

Other Amici:

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Bank Policy Institute

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