In a landmark settlement, Skechers U.S.A. Inc., the renowned California-based footwear giant, has agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty following charges by the SEC. The SEC’s allegations centered on the company’s failure to adequately disclose certain payments and loans benefiting its executives and their family members. Unveiling Undisclosed […]
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Deciphering Form 10-K and 10-Q
For investors aiming to understand or invest in U.S. public companies, the annual reports on Form 10-K and the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q are invaluable resources. These documents offer an in-depth view of a company’s operations, the challenges it faces, and its financial performance over the year or quarter. […]
Introduction to Form 8-K
Lawyer Form 8-K: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors In the realm of finance, staying abreast of the latest corporate developments is crucial for investors aiming to make well-informed decisions. Whether it’s a company unveiling its quarterly earnings, another grappling with auditor concerns that might signal trouble, or a third navigating […]
SEC Charges HG Vora for Disclosure Failures
On March 1, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has brought an enforcement action involving HG Vora Capital Management LLC, a New York-based investment advisory firm. This case underscores the critical importance of timely and transparent ownership disclosures in the financial world, especially in the context […]
SEC Files Charges for Misleading Investors About Electric Vehicle
SEC Charges Lordstown Motors with Misleading Investors Regarding Flagship Electric Vehicle Washington D.C., Feb. 29, 2024 —The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against Lordstown Motors Corp., alleging that the company misled investors regarding the sales prospects of its flagship electric pickup truck, the Endurance. Lordstown, which underwent […]
Strategic Considerations for High Net Worth Individuals in Required Minimum Distributions
From our friends at New Edge Wealth – “A Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) mandates that individuals who reach a certain age are obligated to start taking minimum distributions from their tax-advantaged retirement accounts. The RMD provision was put into place to ensure funds within retirement accounts are used for their […]
SEC Charges Husband of Energy Company Manager with Insider Trading
Spouse purchased stock using non-public information about planned merger Feb. 22, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Tyler Loudon of Houston, Texas, with insider trading ahead of a February 2023 announcement that London-based oil and gas company BP p.l.c. agreed to acquire TravelCenters of America Inc., a […]
SEC Expands Trading Bans for Staff
The SEC has recently announced a significant overhaul of its ethics rules. These changes, designed to fortify and update the SEC’s ethics compliance framework, expands the prohibited securities transactions for the Staff and their families Strengthening the SEC’s Ethical Framework At the heart of this initiative is the collaborative effort […]
FINRA Broker Check
Broker Check was designed as an attempt at transparency and accountability in the world of investments, offering investors a powerful tool to research and evaluate the background and qualifications of brokers and brokerage firms. Often criticized as an invasion of brokers’ rights, containing unsworn and unproven allegations against financial professionals, […]
Empowering Investors: SEC’s 2024 Law School Summit Promoting Legal Access
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is gearing up for an impactful event that promises to highlight the critical need for investor access to legal counsel. The 2024 Investor Advocacy Clinic Summit is set to bring together law students, their professors, SEC staff, and other distinguished guests to delve […]