The enforcement actions provide early clues on how the SEC’s “risk-based data analytics” may flag public companies for investigation.
Key Points:
..On September 28, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC...more
The Order requires many businesses to close, but allows essential industries to continue operating, and permits employees to work remotely, as applicable.
On March 20, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued Executive...more
How statements in both traditional and new media outlets may catch the SEC’s attention.
From music moguls and sports icons promoting cryptocurrencies and digital tokens,1 to reality television stars bringing down the price...more
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By limiting the availability of Dodd-Frank whistleblower anti retaliation provisions, the Court’s decision may incentivize increased SEC reporting.
In Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers, the Supreme Court of the United...more
The SEC signals continued scrutiny of asset management firms for all manner of violations — including technical violations first identified in exams.
On February 26, Julie Riewe, the Co-Chief of the SEC’s Asset...more
US public companies and SEC regulated entities should re-examine their forms and policies.
On April 1, 2015, the US Securities and Exchange Commission filed its first whistleblower protection case involving...more
In Halliburton Co. v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc., a rebuttable presumption must yield to the evidence at class certification.
On June 23, 2014, the United States Supreme Court sustained the “fraud-on-the-market”...more
Investment adviser and its owner settle SEC enforcement action for nearly US$2.2 million.
On June 16, 2014, the US Securities and Exchange Commission issued a cease and desist order and assessed a US$300,000 civil...more
Lawyers blowing the whistle on issuer clients might be “rewarded” with state bar investigations for possible breaches of their duty of confidentiality.
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Every issuer of securities is a repository...more
$14 million awarded to unidentified whistleblower in unidentified enforcement action.
On October 1, 2013, the US Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it expects to pay more than $14 million to a...more