Supreme Court Agrees With Judge Batts That SEC's Five-Year Statute of Limitations Begins When Fraud is Complete, Not When Discovered

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Charles A. Michael

Judge Batts, Statutes of Limitations, 08 Civ. 03868

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Yesterday's decision is here. Our prior post with more background is here.

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Charles A. Michael

Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a...

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