Securities Law

SEC, NASAA, and Wisconsin DFI to host Investor Roundtable in Madison, Wisconsin on July 25

July 21, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it will join the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) for a Joint Public Roundtable at the DFI headquarters on… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges Digital World SPAC for Material Misrepresentations to Investors

July 20, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled fraud charges against Digital World Acquisition Corporation (DWAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), for making material misrepresentations in forms filed with the SEC as part of… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges Twice-Convicted Fraudster Eliyahu Weinstein and Five Others with $38 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme to Defraud Investors

July 19, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged six individuals with a multi-million dollar Ponzi-like fraud scheme orchestrated by criminal recidivist Eliyahu Weinstein of Lakewood, New Jersey.  Along with Weinstein, the SEC charged Aryeh L.… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges Celsius Network Limited and Founder Alex Mashinsky with Fraud and Unregistered Offer and Sale of Securities

July 13, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Celsius Network Limited (Celsius) and its founder and former CEO, Alex Mashinsky, for violating registration and anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws, including by failing to register… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges RSE Markets Inc. for Operating an Unregistered Securities Exchange

July 12, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against RSE Markets Inc. for operating as an unregistered exchange by maintaining and providing a marketplace and facilities that brought together purchasers and sellers of securities… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to the Broker-Dealer Customer Protection Rule

July 12, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to Rule 15c3-3 (the Customer Protection Rule) to require certain broker-dealers to increase the frequency with which they perform computations of the net cash they owe to customers and… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges Merrill Lynch and Parent Company for Failing to File Suspicious Activity Reports

July 11, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and its parent company BAC North America Holding Co. (BACNAH) for failing to file hundreds of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges Former Army Financial Counselor Who Defrauded Gold Star Family Members

July 7, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged former U.S. Army financial counselor Caz L. Craffy for defrauding Gold Star family members and others by engaging in unauthorized trading—including of life insurance and family survivor benefits they… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges “Smart” Window Manufacturer, View Inc., with Failing to Disclose $28 Million Liability

July 3, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against a California-based manufacturer of “smart” windows, View Inc., for failing to disclose $28 million in projected warranty-related liabilities to address a particular defect in… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges Two Oregon Residents and Their Related Entities with $10 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme

June 30, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Oregon residents Robert D. Christensen and Anthony M. Matic, as well as several companies they controlled, with conducting a multi-year Ponzi-like scheme and misleading investors who purchased more… Full report at: Read More

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