We couldn't wait until our deadline next week to address the SEC's response to the June 6 order from the Third Circuit. It is unusual for the government to defy a direct question from a federal court. But the SEC’s evasive response goes further, as we set out today. 1/5
@TempeTechie@marczeller@lay2000lbs That’s a good question. IDK if the good guys even asked for it here (or what the precise standard is in this case). It should be pretty obvious in the official order(s) following this decision. If the bad guys appeal and lose, I think it basically guarantees legal fees.
@PoolTogether_ gets sweet, sweet justice. For additional context — this was apparently the reason for dismissal “without prejudice.”
In other words - this was arguably (a) a frivolous lawsuit from the start, and (b) a sanctionable abuse of the legal process.
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@marczeller@lay2000lbs Yeah either way I would be surprised to see them pursue it further. Waste of money and bad press if dismissal was based on lack of article 3 standing due to the plaintiff having not suffered “injury in fact.”
Which… makes sense. Because there was none. Abusing the court system
@lay2000lbs Lol @ using this reasoning and then noting that the claimant is still free to pursue the case in state court. If that was the actual, stated reason anywhere (e.g., hearing transcript), save that. Good reason to grant MSJ in state court, presumably. No harm = no case.
1/ Legal Update
PoolTogether Inc is extremely happy with the results of yesterday’s hearing.
The Judge indicated that he is inclined to dismiss the case due to failure to show that the plaintiff had suffered harm.
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