Supreme Court of the United States

Francis v. Lorenzo, Petitioner v. Securities and Exchange Commission

March 27, 2019139 S. Ct. 1094

Summary

The Court affirmed the Court of Appeals, holding that a person who disseminates false or misleading statements with intent to defraud can be liable under Rule 10b‑5(a) and (c), §10(b) and §17(a)(1) even if he is not the “maker” of the statement under Janus.