Securities laws vary by state and typically require issuers to register their offerings and provide financial details of the deal and the entities involved. Blue Sky laws are anti-fraud security statutes that can be...more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigates companies, brokerage firms, and individuals for a broad range of statutory and regulatory violations. These investigations can lead to civil or administrative...more
2016 was an active year in securities litigation. In the first half of 2016 alone, plaintiffs filed 119 new federal class action securities cases. It was also a busy year for SEC enforcement proceedings, with a record 868...more
This Glossary is designed to provide law students taking Securities Regulation with a tool that will assist them in learning the basic language of securities law and achieve a working knowledge of the fundamental principles...more
When does a 180 day deadline not mean that in 180 days time is up? Answer: When the SEC says so and the DC Circuit gives the conclusion Chevron deference. That is the holding of Montford and Company, Inc. v. SEC, No. 14-1126...more