By Mark J. Astarita, Esq. Introduction Insider trading remains one of the most aggressively enforced areas of securities regulation. Firms must monitor not only the conduct of executives and employees, but also the actions of contractors, vendors, consultants, and even family members of insiders. This checklist highlights 21 critical red […]
Insider Trading
Insider Trading Lawyer & Compliance Defense
Insider Trading Lawyer for SEC & FINRA Investigations – Protect your reputation, your license, and your future. If you or your firm is facing questions about insider trading, early counsel is critical. Regulatory agencies—including the SEC, FINRA, and the Department of Justice—prioritize insider trading enforcement and aggressively pursue civil and […]
SEC Attempts to Expand Insider Trading Liability
They continue to attempt to expand insider trading prohibitions and to do so by bringing lawsuits based on new theories rather than by legislation. The SEC’s lawsuit against Matthew Panuwat, a former executive at Medivation Inc., centers on allegations of insider trading termed “shadow trading.” This case, unfolding in San […]





