Appeals court dismisses challenge to SEC rule

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has dismissed a challenge to a new federal rule requiring publicly traded companies to disclose payments of $100,000 or more to foreign governments.

A three-judge panel ruled Friday that it lacks jurisdiction to hear the lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission rule. The panel says the lawsuit should begin at the district court level.

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