Individuals may not sue lawyers, accountants and investment advisers under securities laws for alleged false or misleading statements made by others, the Supreme Court ruled last week.
The 5-4 decision was lauded by business groups and companies that are subject to such suits—and should come as welcome news to D&O insurers.
The case is Janus Capital Group Inc. v. First Derivative Traders, No. 09-525.
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