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Moores v. Hildes

Petition for certiorari denied on October 6, 2014
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
13-791 9th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2014

Issue: Whether a plaintiff may state a claim under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, which provides for strict liability “on account of” defective registration statements, where he made an irrevocable investment decision to acquire his securities before a registration statement covering the issuance of those securities existed. CVSG: 08/27/2014.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Dec 30 2013Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 3, 2014)
Jan 7 2014Waiver of right of respondent David Hildes, Individually and as Trustee of the David and Kathleen Hildes 1999 Charitable Remainder Unitrust Dated June 25, 1999 to respond filed.
Jan 15 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 21, 2014.
Jan 17 2014Response Requested . (Due February 18, 2014)
Feb 17 2014Brief of respondent David Hildes, Individually and as Trustee of the David and Kathleen Hildes 1999 Charitable Remainder Unitrust Dated June 25, 1999 in opposition filed.
Mar 4 2014Reply of petitioners John J. Moores, et al. filed.
Mar 5 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 21, 2014.
Mar 24 2014The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
Aug 27 2014Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
Sep 10 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2014.
Oct 6 2014Petition DENIED.