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Rule 10b-5 Liability: The Supreme Court and 'Janus'

By Anthony Michael Sabino
April 01, 2023

This three-part series discusses the Second Circuit's recent Securities law landmark case, S.E.C. v. Rio Tinto. However, in order to discuss Rio Tinto, it is important to first understand the Supreme Court landmark cases upon which Rio Tinto is based: Janus Capital Group, Inc. v. First Derivative Trader and S.E.C v. Lorenzo. Janus is discussed here in the first installment.

As today's headlines swirl with lurid allegations of securities fraud, daily reports of investigations and indictments, and the pleas of swindled investors for justice (and, to be sure, pecuniary recompense), we are mindful that Rule 10b-5, long the ultimate weapon of prosecutors, regulators, and private litigants, subdivides offenses under the federal securities law into three, broad categories: employing a "scheme" to defraud; "mak[ing]" a material misrepresentation or omission; or engaging in "any act" which "operate[s] as a fraud or deceit." 17 C.F.R. §240.10b-5. See also, 15 U.S.C. §78(j).

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