October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1261

Does the two-year limit in Section 16(b) bar late insider trading claims?

Credit Suisse argues the two-year limit is a strict deadline. Simmonds argues it allows equitable tolling for late claims.

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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC v. Simmonds
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The arguments, in order

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  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Mr. Landau argued the statute looks like a standard limit.

    Mr. Tilden argued Congress intended a strict deadline for violators.

    Justice Kagan questioned why this case differs from prior rulings.

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What this case is about

The case concerns the timing of lawsuits for insider trading profits. Credit Suisse wants a strict two-year deadline. Simmonds wants courts to extend that deadline in specific cases.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on November 29, 2011.

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What each side wants

Credit Suisse wants a strict two-year deadline for all claims.

Simmonds wants courts to extend deadlines for late claims.

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What each side says

Credit Suisse argues the statute creates a fixed deadline.

Simmonds argues the statute allows equitable tolling.

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What the justices asked

Justice Sotomayor asked about the nature of the injury.

Justice Ginsburg asked about prior statutory limits in other cases.

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Why it matters

This case defines when investors can sue for insider trading profits. It sets the deadline for recovering lost money. It impacts how companies manage shareholder claims.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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