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SEC Announces Settlement of Fraud Case Without Requiring Financial Penalty in Recognition of Company's Substantial Cooperation

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On January 28, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced a settled fraud case with HeadSpin, Inc., a technology start-up, that allegedly engaged in a scheme to boost the company's valuation to more...more

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[Don’t] Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies … or the SEC will charge you with fraud

Many private companies assume that if valid federal and state exemptions from registration are available for private company securities that there is little risk of problems with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). ...more

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Putting Teeth Into the Compliance Rule: SEC Imposes US$5 Million Penalty on Investment Adviser for Valuation Practices

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The SEC’s penalty against fixed-income manager Deer Park signals increased vigilance over investment advisers’ valuation policies for client assets. On June 4, 2019, Deer Park Road Management Company, LP (Deer Park or the...more

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MTS FCPA Settlement and Karimova Indictment: Part V – Lessons Learned

We are on in the final post of the five-part exploration of the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) resolution of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action against the...more

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SEC Enforcement Staff Takes Aim at the BDC Space in Two Recent Actions

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In December 2018, the SEC announced two enforcement actions involving business development companies (BDCs) – one against Fifth Street Management, LLC, the former external registered investment adviser to two BDCs, and the...more

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SEC Halts “Smart Contract” Exchange Built on Silicon Valley Start-Ups

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Two entrepreneurs wanted to create a business that centered on valuing private start-up companies. They experimented with models that began with a variation of “fantasy sports,” changed to a contest and became a game. It...more

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2014 SEC and FINRA Enforcement Actions Against Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

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The sheer number of enforcement actions brought against broker-dealers and investment advisers makes it challenging to keep up. In this alert, we divide this year’s most important cases against broker-dealers and investment...more

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