By: Mark J. Astarita, Esq. Defending an SEC Investigation Do you need an SEC Investigation Attorney? The answer is probably yes, since facing an SEC investigation can be intimidating for individuals or organizations, and defending against it requires expertise and insight. The SEC is a powerful regulatory entity that can […]
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Enforcement
SEC Charges Three Senior Executives in Two Actions Alleging Massive Bribery Scheme Involving Indian Energy Companies Adani Green and Azure Power
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd., for conduct arising out of a massive bribery scheme. According to the… SEC Press Release
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Enforcement
SEC Charges Ken Leech, Former Co-Chief Investment Officer of Western Asset Management Co., with Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against Stephen Kenneth (“Ken”) Leech, the former co-chief investment officer (CIO) of registered investment adviser Western Asset Management Company LLC or WAMCO, for engaging in a… SEC Press Release
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News, Whistleblower
Sallah Astarita & Cox Obtains $12 Million Whistleblower Award
SEC Awards $12 Million to Whistleblowers Exposing Penny Stock Fraud Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) awarded $12 million to three whistleblowers who provided crucial information leading to the agency’s enforcement action against a penny stock fraud operation. This high-profile case underscores the SEC’s commitment to combating financial […]
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Whistleblower
Understanding the SEC Whistleblower Program
A look into the workings of the SEC Whistleblower Program. Is it any surprise that Whistleblowers who are represented by securities attorneys might do better presenting tips than those who are represented by non-securities attorneys? What is the SEC Whistleblower Program? The SEC Whistleblower Program is a vital component […]
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Enforcement
SEC Charges Four Companies With Misleading Cyber Disclosures
Introduction to the SEC‘s Recent Cybersecurity Charges The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced charges against four major corporations: Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited. These companies were accused of making materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and incidents. Additionally, Unisys faced […]
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Brokers, Compliance, Enforcement
SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2025 Priorities
2025 SEC Examination Priorities: A Comprehensive Overview for Investors and Registrants The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled its examination priorities for 2025, setting the agenda for monitoring compliance and mitigating risks in U.S. capital markets. This annual update informs investors, registrants, and financial institutions about the key focus […]
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Enforcement
SEC Charges DraftKings with Selectively Disclosing Nonpublic Information Via CEO’s Social Media Accounts
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently charged DraftKings Inc. with a significant violation of Regulation Fair Disclosure (FD) for selectively sharing nonpublic information. The violation occurred when material information was disclosed via social media platforms, resulting in a $200,000 civil penalty. This article delves into the SEC charges against […]
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Enforcement, Featured Articles, Investors
SEC Charges Multiple Individuals and Entities in Relationship Investment Scams
By Mark J. Astarita, Esq. SEC Charges in Crypto Fraud Cases: NanoBit and CoinW6 Scams Unveiled Despite my decades of representing investors, financial professionals, and their firms, there is a case that surprises me every so often. This case starts like many others. The SEC filed a case against five […]
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Compliance
SEC Proposes Joint Data Standards Under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022
Streamlining Financial Data: SEC Proposes Joint Data Standards In a significant step towards enhancing financial data transparency, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed joint data standards under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022. This move aims to establish technical standards for data submitted to various financial regulatory […]
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Compliance, Enforcement
SEC Charges Founder of Social Media Company “IRL” with $170 Million Fraud
SEC Charges Abraham Shafi with Fraudulent Activities at Get Together Inc. The SEC’s Allegations Against Abraham Shafi The SEC has charged Abraham Shafi, the founder and former CEO of Get Together Inc., a social media startup known as “IRL.” Shafi is accused of defrauding investors by making false and misleading […]
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Sallah Astarita & Cox Obtains $12 Million Whistleblower Award
October 21, 2024SEC Awards $12 Million to Whistleblowers Exposing Penny Stock Fraud Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) [...] -
SEC Issues Awards Totaling $98 Million to Two Whistleblowers
August 23, 2024The SEC‘s Landmark Whistleblower Awards The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently made headlines by awarding [...] -
Understanding the SEC Whistleblower Program
July 20, 2024A look into the workings of the SEC Whistleblower Program. Is it any surprise that Whistleblowers who are represented by [...] -
SEC Whistleblower Award: A $37 Million Milestone
July 17, 2024The SEC has granted over $37 million to a whistleblower. This individual provided previously unknown information to the [...] -
Supreme Court Upholds Corporate Whistleblower Protections
February 9, 2024February 8. 2024 – The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling holding that whistleblowers do not need to prove that [...] -
Monolith Resources Settles SEC Charges Violating Whistleblower Protection Rules
September 8, 2023Sept. 8, 2023 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced settled charges against Monolith Resources LLC, a [...]
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Cryptocurrency
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SEC Charges Nader Al-Naji with Fraud and Unregistered Offering of Crypto Asset Securities
July 30, 2024Unveiling the Allegations: Fraudulent Crypto Scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nader Al-Naji with [...] -
SEC Missteps in the Debt Box Case
April 28, 2024Two SEC Attorneys Resign The SEC’s Juridical Blunders The SEC encountered severe criticism following actions perceived as [...] -
Genesis Agrees to Pay $21 Million Penalty to Settle SEC Charges
March 20, 2024Genesis Global Capital Fined $21 Million for Unregistered Crypto Lending Genesis Global Capital, LLC has been hit with a hefty [...]
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What Happens If I Ignore an SEC Subpoena?
December 8, 2024Anyone who follows our blog or website knows one thing. The
Understanding SEC Investigations: Process, Defense, and Legal Tips
July 27, 2024Mark J. Astarita, Esq., a nationally recognized and Martindale AV-rated securities attorney, explains the SEC investigation [...]
What is Securities Arbitration?
July 20, 2024Securities arbitration has become the most often-used method of resolving disputes in the securities industry. Since the late [...]
Arbitration
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What is Securities Arbitration?
July 20, 2024Securities arbitration has become the most often-used method of resolving disputes in the securities industry. Since the late [...]
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What Does a Securities Lawyer Do?
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SEC Investor Advocate’s Recommendations on Arbitration and Index-Linked Annuities
December 5, 2023Washington D.C., Dec. 5, 2023 — In a move towards transparency and investor empowerment, the Securities and Exchange [...]
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Featured Articles
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SEC Charges Multiple Individuals and Entities in Relationship Investment Scams
September 18, 2024By Mark J. Astarita, Esq. SEC Charges in Crypto Fraud Cases: NanoBit and CoinW6 Scams Unveiled Despite my decades of representing [...] -
9 Proven Strategies for Defending an SEC Investigation
July 8, 2024By: Mark J. Astarita, Esq. Defending an SEC Investigation Do you need an SEC Investigation Attorney? The answer is probably yes, [...] -
Federal Securities Law, a Securities Lawyer Guide
June 20, 2024The SEC, FINRA, the States, and much more Introduction The history of securities regulation and federal securities law is well [...]
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Attorney for Broker Transitions – The Recruiting Protocol
Just about every securities broker is aware of the existence of the Protocol for Broker Recruiting (the “Broker Protocol”). Unfortunately, too many brokers think they understand the Protocol, and move forward with a transition without the assistance of experienced counsel. That leads to a motion for an injunction in court, with a […]
Defense of an SEC Enforcement Investigation
SEC enforcement investigations cover a wide range of targets and witnesses, from the big investment banks and their employees, to public companies to private companies who are soliciting investments, small companies. The SEC conducts its investigations privately, and does so by requesting voluntary cooperation or issuing subpoenas for documents and […]
SEC Files Charges Against Senior Executives in Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Adani Green and Azure Power
SEC Files Charges Against Senior Executives in Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Adani Green and Azure Power The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced charges against three senior executives for their alleged roles in a major bribery scheme involving Indian energy companies, Adani Green Energy Ltd. and Azure Power Global […]
SEC Charges Kiromic BioPharma and Two Former C-Suite Executives with Misleading Investors about Status of FDA Reviews
The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed settled charges against Houston-based biotherapeutics company Kiromic BioPharma, Inc., its former CEO, Maurizio Chiriva-Internati, and its former chief financial officer, Tony Tontat, for failing to… SEC Press Release
SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Examine Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Adviser Agreements and Alternative Assets and Retail Investors at December 10 Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on Dec. 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will be webcast on the SEC website. The committee will host two panels: Examining the Use of… SEC Press Release
SEC Updates List of Firms Using Inaccurate Information to Solicit Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it updated its list of unregistered entities that use misleading information to solicit primarily non-U.S. investors, adding 14 soliciting entities, two impersonators of genuine firms, and four… SEC Press Release
SEC Charges Three Broker-Dealers with Filing Deficient Suspicious Activity Reports
SEC Charges Webull, Lightspeed, and Paulson Investment Over Deficient Suspicious Activity Reports Broker-Dealers Face Combined $275,000 Penalty for SARs Violations On November 22, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosed that three prominent broker-dealers—Webull Financial LLC, Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC, and Paulson Investment Company, LLC—settled charges related to […]
SEC Chair Gensler to Depart Agency on January 20
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that its 33rd Chair, Gary Gensler, will step down from the Commission effective at 12:00 pm on January 20, 2025. Chair Gensler began his tenure on April 17, 2021, in the immediate aftermath of the… SEC Press Release
SEC Charges Advisory Firm La Mancha and its Owner David Kushner with Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged David Kushner, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, and his company La Mancha Funding Corp. with defrauding nearly two dozen investors out of approximately $2.1 million in a series of private securities… SEC Press Release
SEC Charges BIT Mining with FCPA Violations in Connection with Bribery Scheme to Influence Members of Japanese Parliament
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that BIT Mining Ltd., formerly known as 500.com Limited, agreed to pay a $4 million civil penalty to resolve charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) from 2017 to 2019 by… SEC Press Release
Invesco Advisers Faces SEC Penalty for Misleading ESG Claims
In a recent enforcement action, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) penalized Invesco Advisers, Inc., accusing the investment management firm of making deceptive claims regarding the percentage of its assets under management (AUM) that incorporated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This Atlanta-based investment adviser agreed to a $17.5 […]
SEC Announces New Members of Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced four new members of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. The new members were appointed to four-year terms and will join the 14 current Commission-appointed committee members. “I… SEC Press Release
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