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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Negligence Misleading Statements

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Atkins SEC Continues Negligence-Based Enforcement Under Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-8

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In 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC of the Commission) adopted Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-8 prohibiting an investment adviser from making false or misleading statements to, or otherwise defrauding or deceiving,...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

SEC's Charges Against SolarWinds and Its CISO Highlight Emerging Risks for Public Companies, Security Professionals

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has charged SolarWinds Corp. (SolarWinds) and the company's chief information security officer ("CISO") with securities fraud and violations of internal controls...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Adopts Rules To Prohibit Fraud Related to Security-Based Swaps and Exertion of Undue Influence Over SBS Swap Dealer CCOs

On June 7, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted two new rules to address misconduct in the security-based swaps market. The first rule prohibits fraud, manipulation and deception in connection with...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

SEC Brings Post-MCDC Enforcement Actions Against Underwriter and Officials

On April 5, 2017 the SEC released two orders instituting cease-and-desist proceedings (consent decrees) which are the first post-MCDC cases finding securities law violations based on misstatements in official statements...more

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SEC Settles With The City Of Harrisburg: Case Presents A Teaching Moment For Other Municipalities

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On May 7, 2013 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania concluded a years-long SEC investigation in a first-of-its kind settlement....more

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