Publications Articles Go Back The Continuing Scienter Debate: Where We Stand in 2001 09.15.01 This article, by litigation partner Joseph McLaughlin, addresses the current state of the law regarding the scienter pleading requirement in cases alleging securities fraud. Authors and Contacts Joseph McLaughlin Of Counsel [email protected] +1-212-455-3242 Related Insights 10.01.25 | Publications Simpson Thacher Attorneys Author Law360 Article on Ninth Circuit Dismissal of Securities Fraud Class Action 09.11.25 | Publications Simpson Thacher Partners Author Article on Second Circuit Rejecting Novel Theory of Liability for Short-Swing Profits Under Section 16(b) 08.07.25 | Publications Simpson Thacher Partners Author Law360 Article on Delaware Supreme Court Reversal of Aiding and Abetting Decision Against Third-Party Acquiror Related Services Related Practice Areas Litigation Securities Litigation Complex Commercial Litigation