Misleading takeover statements
Emulex v. Varjabedian
In brief
The Supreme Court ended its review without deciding whether Section 14(e) lets investors sue over careless tender-offer statements or omissions.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · April 23, 2019 · Opinion by Justice Curiam
- What it’s about
- Emulex and Varjabedian disputed whether federal securities law allows an investor to sue over a careless statement or omission connected to a tender offer, as the Ninth Circuit ruled.
- Who it affects
- The order did not decide whether Varjabedian could pursue his claim against Emulex over a careless tender-offer disclosure.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The Supreme Court ended its review without deciding that question; it dismissed the writ (the order for Supreme Court review) as improvidently granted.
The Ninth Circuit's view conflicted with rulings from five other federal appeals courts.
Question presented
Whether the Ninth Circuit correctly held, in express disagreement with five other courts of appeals, that Section 14(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 supports an inferred private right of action based on a negligent misstatement.
What the Court decided
Holding
Writ of certiorari DISMISSED as improvidently granted. Opinion per curiam.
- Result
- Dismissed
The vote
- Majority author
- Per Curiam
What's next
The Supreme Court's review is over; the order does not specify a further step.
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