The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it obtained asset freezes and other emergency relief against StraightPath Venture Partners LLC, StraightPath Management LLC, Brian K. Martinsen, Michael A. Castillero, Francine A. Lanaia, and… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at […]
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Representation of Investors in EminiFX
According to the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Eddy Alexandre the leader of a purported cryptocurrency and forex trading platform called EminiFX, has been charged with commodities fraud and wire fraud offenses. The CFTC also obtained an order from the […]
Work-from-home stocks are getting crushed
News from CNN.com News: What you need to know about the markets Work-from-home stocks are getting crushed You remember the early days of the pandemic, when millions of office workers started doing their jobs from home for the first time. Read more » Here’s what’s getting more expensive at […]
SEC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures, Reopens Comment Periods for Proposed Rules Regarding Private Fund Advisers and Regulation ATS
May 9, 2022 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has extended the public comment period on the proposed rulemaking to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures for investors until June 17, 2022. The SEC also announced that it will reopen the comment periods on the proposed rulemaking […]
SEC Charges NVIDIA Corporation with Inadequate Disclosures about Impact of Cryptomining
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against technology company NVIDIA Corporation for inadequate disclosures concerning the impact of cryptomining on the company’s gaming business. The SEC’s order finds that, during… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at 212-509-6544.
SEC Issues $3.5 Million Award to Four Whistleblowers
Washington D.C., May 6, 2022 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a total award of nearly $3.5 million to four whistleblowers who provided information and assistance in a single covered action. Three joint whistleblowers provided Commission staff with information that caused the staff to open a new investigation […]
SEC Charges CEO and President of Synergy Settlement Services with Fraudulent Operation of Special Needs Pooled Trusts
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against Synergy Settlement Services, Inc., CEO Jason D. Lazarus, Esq., both based in Orlando, FL, and President Anthony F. Prieto, Jr. of Tampa, FL, for allegedly defrauding individuals… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York […]
SEC Nearly Doubles Size of Enforcement’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2022-78 Washington D.C., May 3, 2022 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the allocation of 20 additional positions to the unit responsible for protecting investors in crypto markets and from cyber-related threats. The newly renamed Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit (formerly known as the Cyber […]
SEC Commemorates Financial Capability Month with Robust Slate of Investor Education Events and Resources
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) commemorated National Financial Capability Month by hosting a slate of outreach and education events for investors. In addition to the events, Chair Gary Gensler… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities […]
Small Business Advisory Committee to Host Virtual Meeting to Discuss Proposed Rules on Climate Disclosures and SPACs
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee today released the agenda for its virtual meeting on Friday, May 6, which will examine the Commission’s proposed rules on climate-related disclosures and Special… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers […]