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

Court:

U.S. Court of Appeals

(Ninth Circuit)

Amicus Issue:
Whether the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA) permits removal to federal court of a case brought under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, even though the Securities Uniform Standards Act (SLUSA) does not, because of the nature/type of the securities involved.
Counsel of Record:

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019

John R. Oller
David M. Stolzfus

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
1875 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

Richard D. Bernstein
Other Amici on SIFMA’s Brief