The Supreme Court handed down its much anticipated decision in Salman this week, essentially reaffirming its seminal decision on illegal tipping in Dirks. In affirming the Petitioner’s conviction the Court rejected his contention that the personal benefit to the tipper …
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The Supreme Court Reaffirms Dirks In Salman
The Supreme Court handed down its first decision on insider trading in years, affirming the conviction of Bassam Salman for insider trading in violation of Exchange Act Section 10(b). Salman v. United States, No. 15-628 (December 6, 2016). The unanimous …
The Supreme Court Reaffirms Dirks In Salman
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