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Untrue Statements in Securities Registration: The Caliraya Springs Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies when a projected completion date in a securities registration statement becomes an actionable untrue statement under the Securities Regulation Code.

SEC Fraud Liability: When Projected Completion Dates Are Not Untrue Statements

Supreme Court clarifies that forward-looking statements in SEC registration filings are not automatically fraudulent misrepresentations under the Securities Regulation Code.

SEC Authority Validating Stock and Transfer Books Over Intra-Corporate Disputes

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that the SEC has regulatory jurisdiction to validate and cancel stock and transfer books.