The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Monday, January 19, 2026
One of the most consequential developments in securities litigation has been the SEC’s shift toward permitting companies to issue stock conditioned on mandatory arbitration of investor disputes. If broadly adopted, this approach could fundamentally reshape the enforcement landscape. It provides issuers with a powerful mechanism to sidestep class actions. At […]
The SEC charged multiple defendants for crypto fraud on social media using fake trading platforms, WhatsApp groups, and false investment claims.
SEC Enforcement Action Targets Discord-Based Investment Fraud The SEC charged Canadian citizen Nathan Gauvin and three related entities with orchestrating fraudulent investment schemes that targeted retail investors across the United States and abroad. According to the SEC’s complaint, Gauvin used Discord servers and other online communications to promote false investment […]
In today’s complex regulatory environment, facing an SEC investigation can pose an existential threat for public companies. It also affects private funds, investment advisers, and broker-dealers. The key to mounting a resilient defense lies in early action, clear strategy, and rigorous discipline. I am a securities attorney specializing in regulatory investigations. I’ve outlined nine essential steps to help you defend against SEC scrutiny. These steps will protect your reputation and ensure business continuity.
The SEC’s enforcement division investigates potential violations of securities laws and regulations. Several triggers can lead to an SEC investigation: Tips and Complaints: The SEC often receives tips and complaints from whistleblowers, investors, industry insiders, or the public. If these tips suggest potential securities law violations, the SEC may investigate. Market […]
How you respond to an SEC subpoena makes a difference. Tips from an experienced securities attorney.
We have written about the SEC’s Wells process in the past. A Wells Notice is a notice from a regulator that it intends to bring enforcement proceeding against the recipient, and offering the opportunity to argue against those charges. In my article Responding to a Wells Notice, I examined the […]
The SEC has announced the settlement of an insider trading investigation with David J. Minson in the securities of Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. based on material nonpublic information that Minson misappropriated from an immediate family member, a senior executive at Blue Apron(the “Blue Apron Executive”). According to the settlement document, […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Judge Margaret “Meg” Ryan has been named Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective Sept. 2, 2025. Acting Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon will return to his previous role as Chief Counsel for the Division. From the Press Release: “I am thrilled […]
$275 Million Fraud Case The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Ryan Wear, founder of Water Station Management LLC and Creative Technologies, Inc., for orchestrating two Ponzi-like schemes that defrauded investors out of more than $275 million. Alongside Wear, portfolio manager Jordan Chirico faces charges for […]
