The Kaess court’s decision highlights the circuit split on the question of whether Section 11 claims, which do not require a showing of scienter, still require a showing of subjective falsity for statements of opinion. The Supreme Court is set to answer that question in Omnicare in the upcoming term.
The Second Circuit Previews Issues for the Supreme Court Decision in Omnicare
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