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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Aug. 14, 2010

Investors Can't Sue Funds Under U.S. Securities Law

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that shareholders don't have a private right of action to enforce a federal law protecting investors against rogue investment decisions.

By Laura Ernde

Daily Journal Staff Writer

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that shareholders don't have a private right of action to enforce a federal law protecting investors against rogue investment decisions.

The ruling reversed U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, who had approved a federal lawsuit against Schwab Investments under Section 13 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The act requires share...

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