Legal Opinion Letters

January 13, 2006

Legal Opinion Letters

Merrill Lynch v. Dabit: The Supreme Court Examines Securities Fraud Preemption

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By James Edward Maloney, a partner, and Ryan D. McConnell, an associate at the law firm Baker Botts L.L.P. in the firm’s Houston office.

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