Unveiling the Allegations: Fraudulent Crypto Scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nader Al-Naji with orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraudulent crypto asset scheme involving a social media platform named BitClout and its native token, BTCLT. Raising Funds Through Deception Starting in November 2020, Al-Naji raised over $257 million through […]
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SEC Awards Whistleblower More Than $37 Million
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $37 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to a successful SEC enforcement action. The whistleblower persisted in reporting the misconduct internally,… SEC Press Release
SEC Charges Virginia Engineer with Orchestrating $30 Million Offering Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Babu Ramaraj, a resident of Aldie, Virginia, with defrauding more than 70 investors of approximately $31 million through his company, DAB Inspection and Consulting Services LLC. The SEC’s complaint… SEC Press Release
What is Securities Arbitration?
Securities arbitration has become the most often-used method of resolving disputes in the securities industry. Since the late 1970’s, FINRA and its predecessors have required brokerage firms and stock brokers into securities arbitration to resolve their disputes with each other, and with their customers. That requirement led to brokerage firms […]
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 […]
SEC Launches Interagency Securities Council to Coordinate Enforcement Efforts Across Federal, State, and Local Agencies
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement this month launched the Interagency Securities Council (ISC), which invites federal, state, and local regulatory and law enforcement professionals to meet quarterly to discuss the latest in… SEC Press Release
What Does a Securities Lawyer Do?
Mark J. Astarita, Esq. is a nationally recognized securities attorney, representing clients in securities investigations, arbitrations and litigation matters across the country. You can contact him at 212-509-6544 or by email at mja@sallahlaw.com Securities law is a specialized field of law encompassing various types of securities lawyers. Transactional securities lawyers […]
9 Proven Strategies for Defending an SEC Investigation
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 thoroughly examine the financial operations […]
SEC Updates Website to Improve Compliance, Functionality, and User Experience
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced enhancements to its website to improve compliance with federal statutes and standards as well as the site’s functionality. The updates will improve the website’s user experience for market… SEC Press Release
SEC Adopts Tailored Registration Form for Offerings of Registered Index-Linked and Registered Market-Value Adjustment Annuities
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted tailored disclosure requirements and offering processes for offerings of registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) and registered market value adjustment annuities (registered MVA annuities, and… SEC Press Release