Questions about the scope of the SEC’s disgorgement authority remain open, including in administrative proceedings.
Key Points:
..Since the April 2017 decision in Kokesh v. SEC, the statutory authority of the Securities...more
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/ 15 U.S.C. § 78u(d)(5) ,
Administrative Authority ,
Business Expenses ,
Calculation of Damages ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Disgorgement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Equitable Relief ,
Kokesh v SEC ,
Lack of Authority ,
Liu v Securities and Exchange Commission ,
Net Profits ,
Remedies ,
SCOTUS ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Respondents in pending or future proceedings should carefully assess their options until several key legal questions are resolved.
The United States Supreme Court recently issued its ruling in Lucia v. Securities and...more