Month: February 2015

Financial fraud is an enforcement priority of the SEC. A financial fraud task force was formed in July 2013 to focus on this traditional staple of enforcement. A data analysis group was formed at the same time to give the …

SEC Settles Financial Fraud Action Read More »

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The SEC has long considered securities enforcement actions a necessary adjunct to its enforcement program. The Commission has repeatedly noted this point in briefs. The Supreme Court acknowledged the fact. Both Cornerstone Research (here) and NERA Economic Consulting (here) track …

Securities Class Actions as an Adjunct to SEC Enforcement Actions Read More »

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