The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to its rules to enhance and standardize disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident reporting by public companies. “Over the years, our… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at 212-509-6544. Visit […]
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SEC Charges Siblings in $124 Million Crypto Fraud Operation that included Misleading Roadshows, YouTube Videos
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged siblings John and JonAtina (Tina) Barksdale with defrauding thousands of retail investors out of more than $124 million through two unregistered fraudulent offerings of securities involving a digital… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers […]
SEC Awards More Than $3.5 Million to Whistleblower
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $3.5 million to a whistleblower who provided critical information that significantly contributed to the success of two SEC enforcement actions. … Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at 212-509-6544. […]
SEC Charges Previously-Barred Investment Adviser with Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a previously-barred North Carolina-based investment adviser with lying to retail investors about the use and value of their investments. The SEC’s complaint alleges that, starting in approximately… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at […]
SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Discuss Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity on March 10
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting remotely on March 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The meeting is open to the public via live webcast, and will be archived on the committee’s website for later… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call […]
SEC Investigating NFT Creators and Marketplaces
Bloomberg is reporting that the SEC is investigating nonfungible token (NFT) creators and marketplaces for securities violations, according to a report from Bloomberg. Anonymous sources in the report claims that the SEC is investigating whether “certain nonfungible tokens […] are being utilized to raise money like traditional securities.” According to […]
SEC Charges Venture Capital Fund Adviser with Misleading Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged venture capital fund adviser Alumni Ventures Group, LLC (AVG) with making misleading statements about its management fees and engaging in inter-fund transactions in breach of fund operating agreements… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers […]
SEC Proposes Short Sale Disclosure Rule, Order Marking Requirement, and CAT Amendments
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has voted to propose changes that would provide greater transparency to investors and regulators by increasing the public availability of short sale related data. New Exchange Act Rule 13f-2… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New […]
SEC Charges Health Care Co. and Two Former Employees for Accounting Improprieties
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges and an $18 million penalty against Baxter International Inc. for engaging in improper intra-company foreign exchange transactions that resulted in the misstatement of the company’s… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at […]
January 2022 Ponzi Schemes
From Kathy Bazoian Phelps’ Ponzi Scheme Blo. The reported stories reflect at least 5 new Ponzi schemes worldwide, 3 guilty pleas, more than 48 years of prison sentences, and an average age of approximately 47 for the alleged Ponzi schemers. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6895247004092514304
