Brian Callahan’s $96 Million Ponzi Scheme
Brian Callahan, 44, of Old Westbury, New York, raised more than $118 million from at least 40 investors, who were…
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HP Making $108 Million Settlement to Avoid Bribery, Embezzlement, Tax Evasion Charges by SEC
To resolve civil and criminal charges over violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Hewlett Packard will be paying…
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Examines Threat to Wall Street from Cyber Attacks
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will examine, according to Bloomberg News, the exposure of stock exchanges, brokerages and also…
Former Executives of Dewey & LeBoeuf Charged for $150 Million Fraudulent Bond Offering
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, charged five former executives and finance officials of failed law firm Dewey…
Inside Trades Cause Two Hong Kong Firms to Pay $11 Million
According to The Securities and Exchange Commission, the two Hong Kong-based firms which managed accounts that were frozen in a…
Michael Steinberg Convicted of Conspiracy and Securities Fraud
Michael Steinberg was convicted of conspiracy and securities fraud in federal court. The Stamford, Connecticut-based hedge fund’s SAC Capital Advisors…
The Remark that Won’t Be Heard by the Jury
A judge has ruled in the criminal trial of five former Bernard Madoff employees who are accused of assisting…
Chinese Firm, Yingke Law, Opens Chicago Office
Investments from China in the United States have increased at a nice rate in 2013 and this has caused Chinese…
Weatherford International Charged With FCPA Violations
Oilfield services company Weatherford International has been charged with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by the US Securities…
Morrison & Foerster Hires Their Best Yet
Morrison & Foerster have truly outdone themselves this time. With the acquisition of Martin Dunn, 20-year veteran with the SEC,…
SEC Thwarts Ponzi Scheme Involving New Zealand Based Companies
The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Monday that it had ordered an emergency asset freeze to block a…
Hogan Lovells Bolsters Their Force with Former SEC Lawyer
Hogan Lovells has announced it brought on board a Securities and Exchange Commission veteran. He will be joining their Washington…