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