Securities Law

Jaime Lizárraga Sworn In as SEC Commissioner

July 18, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jaime Lizárraga has been sworn into office as a Commissioner by Chair Gary Gensler. Commissioner Lizárraga was nominated by President Biden earlier this year and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on… Full report at: Read More

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John David McAfee and Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr.

July 15, 2022

SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Individual in Ico Promotion Scheme; Files Notice of Death as to John Mcafee, Resulting in Dismissal of Claims Read the full report at Read More

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SEC Awards Whistleblowers More Than $6 Million

July 15, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced awards totaling more than $6 million to two whistleblowers who provided critical information and assistance in two separate covered actions. In the first order, the SEC issued an award of more than… Full report at: Read More

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Manuel Alvis, Joseph Boulos, Carlos Pingarron, Carlos Sorondo

July 13, 2022

SEC Charges Four Unregistered Brokers Who Sold Sky Group Securities Read the full report at Read More

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SEC Proposes Amendments to Shareholder Proposal Rule

July 13, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to the rule that governs the process for including shareholder proposals in a company’s proxy statement. Under Rule 14a-8, companies generally must include shareholder proposals in their… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Proxy Rules Governing Proxy Voting Advice

July 13, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to adopt amendments to its rules governing proxy voting advice as proposed in November 2021. The final amendments aim to avoid burdens on proxy voting advice businesses that may impair the timeliness and… Full report at: Read More

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Jerry Li

July 11, 2022

SEC Obtains Default Judgment Against Former Executive for Fcpa Violations Read the full report at Read More

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George W. Haywood

July 7, 2022

SEC Charges Washington, D.C. Investor with Insider Trading Read the full report at Read More

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Doron A. Tavlin, Afshin Farahan, and David J. Gantman

July 7, 2022

SEC Charges Former Business Development Executive and Two Friends with Insider Trading Read the full report at Read More

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Sung Mo Jun, Joon Jun, Junwoo Chon, Ayden Lee, and Jae Hyeon Bae

July 6, 2022

SEC Obtains Final Judgments Against Defendants in Netflix Insider Trading Ring Read the full report at Read More

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