Year: 2017

Salman v. U.S., 136 S.C. 899 (2016) presented issues regarding the personal benefit test and gifting in the context of an insider trading tipping case. Ultimately the High Court focused on the question of gifting material non-public information concluding that …

Insider Trading Conviction Upheld by First Circuit Read More »

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The Commission prevailed in another trial last week with a jury finding in its favor and against the defendant. This action centered on misrepresentations made by a borrower to a broker in connection with margin loans. SEC v. Hall, Civil …

SEC Prevails in Another Trial Read More »

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