Securities and Exchange Commission v. Charles E. Edwards

540 U.S. 389 · Decided January 13, 2004 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Charles E. Edwards was decided on January 13, 2004 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Securities regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Charles E. Edwards

SCDB identifiers: case 2003-021, docket 2003-021-01.

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