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Fraud Dirks v SEC

Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
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Federal Fraud Statutes - Not A Short Cut to Proving Insider Trading

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The question of what constitutes insider trading has been litigated for decades.  Many thought that a series of Supreme Court cases such as Dirks v. SEC, 462 U.S. 646 (1983) and its progeny had largely resolved the question...more

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New SDNY Case Illustrates Broad Reach of Prosecutors’ Power to Pursue Insider Trading Claims Despite Personal Benefit Requirement

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A decision last week from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York illustrates the broad reach of prosecutors and regulators in pursuing recipients of insider trading tips, despite the case-law...more

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