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Second Circuit Construes CAFA Jurisdiction Exception for State Securities Claims


by Michael T. Brody View Biography
Jenner & Block LLP View Firm Credentials
Chicago Office

July 18, 2008

Previously published on May 2008

The Class Action Fairness Act ("CAFA") provides an exception to federal jurisdiction for class actions that solely involve claims "relating to the rights, duties (including fiduciary duties), and obligations relating to or created by or pursuant to any security."


 

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