Chiarella v. United States

Citation

445 U.S. 222 (1980)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

Stub — to be completed.

Holding

Stub — to be completed.

Rule

Mere possession of material nonpublic information does not create a duty to disclose under Rule 10b-5; a duty to disclose arises only from a relationship of trust and confidence (classical theory).

Significance

Established the classical theory of insider trading liability — duty must derive from a relationship with the issuer or its shareholders.

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