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Sidley Austin Blog
Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Stockholder Claims as Derivative, Unripe, and Untimely
By Robin E. Wechkin, Madison J. Ferraro
On April 13, 2026, the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed all 12 claims asserted in The Gregory M. Raiff 2000 Trust v. Jenzabar, Inc., 2026 WL 992587 (Del. Ch. Apr.…
The D&O Diary
Microsoft Hit with AI-Related Securities Suit
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology presents an enormous opportunity for many companies and indeed for commerce generally. It also presents an enormous challenge for companies trying to establish…
The D&O Diary
Securities Suit Dismissed: Bankruptcy Discharge and Scienter Deficiencies
By Sarah Abrams
A recent decision in the long-running securities litigation involving Cutera, Inc. serves as a potent reminder of the complex interplay between securities class actions and Chapter 11 restructuring. In a…
Regulatory Oversight
Back to Basics: Inside the SEC’s New Enforcement Priorities
By Stephen C. Piepgrass, Jay Dubow, Ghillaine Reid
In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, co-host Stephen Piepgrass sits down with Jay Dubow and Ghillaine Reid, co-leaders of the firm's Securities Investigation + Enforcement practice, to explore how the…
Global Investment Watch
United States: Supreme Court Holds SEC Does Not Need to Prove Pecuniary Loss in Disgorgement
By: Thoreau Bartmann, Meghan Flinn, and Steve Topetzes On 4 June 2026, the Supreme Court unanimously decided Sripetch v. SEC, ruling that the SEC does not need to prove that…
Dispute Resolution Blog
No such thing as innocent fraud: Key implications of the Supreme Court decision in Reliance Industries Ltd. and Ors. v. SEBI
By Vanya Singh, Vasudha Goenka, Mayur Jaisingh, Bharat Harne
Summary: The Supreme Court recently ruled[1] on SEBI’s case of fraud against Reliance Industries Ltd. (“RIL”) and twelve of its agents for trades in respect of Reliance Petroleum Ltd. (“RPL”)…
Eye on Enforcement
The SEC’s Disgorgement Power Stays Broad (for Now)
By Ty E. Howard, Timothy K. Halloran
In a unanimous decision issued on June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court handed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) an enforcement victory. That case — Sripetch v. SEC — concluded…
Cleary Securities, Disclosure, and Governance Watch
The SEC’s Draft Strategic Plan: A Roadmap for Modernized Disclosure and Capital Formation
By Synne D. Chapman, Helena K. Grannis, Harald Halbhuber, Bobby Bee
On June 2, 2026, the SEC published a Draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and opened it for public comment through July 2, 2026. A strategic plan…
Green Building Law Update
SEC Proposes Rescission of Climate Related Disclosure Rules
The SEC formally proposed to entirely rescind its rules that require companies to provide climate change related information
Sidley Austin Blog
Sidley Highly Ranked in Securities Litigation by Chambers USA 2026
By Enhanced Scrutiny Contributors
We’re honored to share that Sidley’s Securities and Shareholder Litigation team has been recognized in Chambers USA 2026, earning five practice area rankings and more than 20 lawyer rankings across…