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Slack Technologies v. Pirani

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Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
22-200 9th Cir. Apr 17, 2023
 Jun 1, 2023 9-0 Gorsuch OT 2022

Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the respondent in this case.

Holding: To state a claim under Section 11(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, a plaintiff must allege the purchase of “such security” issued pursuant to a materially misleading registration statement.

Judgment: Vacated and remanded, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Gorsuch on June 1, 2023.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 13 2022Application (22A36) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 31, 2022 to August 31, 2022, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Jul 18 2022Application (22A36) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until August 31, 2022.
Aug 31 2022Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 3, 2022)
Sep 07 2022Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Slack Technologies, LLC, et al.
Sep 08 2022Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 3, 2022 to November 2, 2022, submitted to The Clerk.
Sep 12 2022Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 2, 2022.
Sep 30 2022Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Cato Institute.
Oct 03 2022Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Washington Legal Foundation.
Oct 03 2022Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Joseph A. Grundfest.
Oct 03 2022Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al.
Nov 02 2022Brief of respondent Fiyyaz Pirani in opposition filed.
Nov 02 2022Brief amici curiae of Investor filed. (11/14/2022) (Distributed)
Nov 21 2022Reply of petitioners Slack Technologies, LLC, et al. filed. (Distributed)
Nov 22 2022DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/9/2022.
Dec 13 2022Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Cato Institute GRANTED.
Dec 13 2022Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Joseph A. Grundfest GRANTED.
Dec 13 2022Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Washington Legal Foundation GRANTED.
Dec 13 2022Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. GRANTED.
Dec 13 2022Petition GRANTED.
Jan 27 2023Brief of petitioners Slack Technologies, LLC, et al. filed.
Jan 27 2023Joint appendix filed (Feb.14, 2023 - pages of enlarged images insert). (Statement of costs filed)
Jan 31 2023SET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Feb 03 2023Brief amici curiae of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. filed.
Feb 03 2023Brief amicus curiae of Washington Legal Foundation filed.
Feb 03 2023Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.
Feb 03 2023Brief amici curiae of Hon. Jay Clayton and Hon. Joseph A. Grundfest filed.
Feb 08 2023Record requested from the U.S.C.A.-9th Circuit
Feb 08 2023All records from the USCA-9th Circuit are available on PACER. Sealed records from the USDC-Northern District of California were transmitted electronically.
Feb 14 2023Letter of petitioners provide enlarged copies of the charts other images included in joint appendix received..
Feb 27 2023Brief of respondent Fiyyaz Pirani filed.
Mar 06 2023Brief amici curiae of Former SEC Officials filed.
Mar 06 2023Brief amici curiae of Law and Business Professors filed.
Mar 06 2023Brief amici curiae of Evidence and Civil Procedure Scholars filed.
Mar 06 2023Brief amici curiae of Institutional Investors filed.
Mar 06 2023Brief amicus curiae of Nokota Capital Management, LP filed.
Mar 24 2023CIRCULATED
Mar 29 2023Reply of petitioners Slack Technologies, LLC, et al. filed. (Distributed)
Apr 17 2023Argued. For petitioners: Thomas G. Hungar, Washington, D. C. For respondent: Kevin K. Russell, Washington, D. C.
Jun 01 2023Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED. Gorsuch, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
Jul 03 2023Judgment issued.