On August 10, 2023, the Second Circuit reversed a securities class-certification order, faithfully applying a recent Supreme Court precedent for securities class actions. The decision was a victory for WLF, which filed an amicus brief in the appeal urging reversal. The Second Circuit held that because Goldman’s statements about its ability to prevent conflicts of interest were not closely linked to SEC and DOJ enforcement actions against Goldman in 2010, Goldman had established that those statements did not affect the stock price. As a result, Goldman had rebutted any presumption of reliance. WLF’s brief was prepared with the pro bono assistance of Lyle Roberts, George Anhang, and William Marsh of Shearman & Sterling LLP.
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