Securities Law

SEC Charges Investor Joseph C. Lewis and Associates with Insider Trading

July 26, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged investor Joseph C. Lewis for illegally tipping material nonpublic information to his then-girlfriend, Carolyn W. Carter, as well as his two private pilots, Patrick J. O’Connor and Bryan L. Waugh, so… Full report at: Read More

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Brandon Charnas

July 25, 2023

SEC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Real Estate Broker Read the full report at Read More

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SEC Names Natasha Vij Greiner and Keith E. Cassidy Interim Acting Co-Directors of the Division of Examinations

July 25, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Natasha Vij Greiner and Keith E. Cassidy have been named interim Acting Co-Directors of the Division of Examinations, effective immediately, while Division Director Richard Best is on extended… Full report at: Read More

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Eliyahu Weinstein, Aryeh L. Bromberg, Joel L. Wittels, Richard M. Curry, Christopher J. Anderson, and Alaa Mohamed Hattab

July 24, 2023

SEC Charges Twice-Convicted Fraudster Eliyahu Weinstein and Five Others with $38 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme to Defraud Investors Read the full report at Read More

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Alexander Elbanna, Digital World Exchange, LLC, Boostedpro LLC, and D.W. Exchange, Civ. Action

July 21, 2023

SEC Charges North Carolina Resident for Conducting Fraudulent and Unregistered Offerings of Crypto Asset Securities Read the full report at Read More

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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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Robert D. Christensen, Anthony M. Matic, Foresee, Inc., The Commission PDX, LLC, The Policy PDX, Innings 150

July 20, 2023

SEC Obtains Final Judgments Against Two Oregon Residents and Their Related Entities for Operating a $10 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme Read the full report at Read More

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Chadd L. Evans

July 19, 2023

SEC Charges Virginia Man in Fraudulent “Free-Riding” Scheme Read the 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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