Securities and Exchange Commission v. James Y. Lee, et al., Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-00347-LAB-BGS (S.D. Cal.) SEC Charges James Y. Lee for Defrauding His Advisory Clients On February 13, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against James Y. Lee, a resident of La Jolla, California, alleging he defrauded…
Illegal Short Selling – Florida Illegal Short Selling, Securities and Investment Fraud Litigation and Arbitration Attorney: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Revelation Capital Management Ltd. and Christopher P.C. Kuchanny, Civil Action No. 14-cv-0645 (S.D.N.Y., filed January 31, 2014) SEC Charges Bermudian Investment Adviser and Principal for Illegal Short Selling On…
South Florida Misappropriation of Funds and Breach of Fiduciary Duty FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michael P. Zenger, Civil Action No. 2:14-cv-00065 (USDC Utah, Filed January 31, 2014) SEC Obtains Asset Freeze and Other Relief Against Michael P. Zenger On January 31, 2014, the Securities…
South Florida Naked Short Selling FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: The Securities and Exchange Commission recently charged a pair of college professors in Tallahassee, Fla., with perpetrating a complex naked short selling scheme for more than $400,000 in illicit profits. Abusive naked short selling occurs when shares are sold without having…
Broker/Dealer Investment and Securities Fraud, Misrepresentation, Mismanagement, Theft and Breach of Fiduciary Duty FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: Securities and Exchange Commission v. David L. Rothman, et al., Civil Action No. 2:12-cv-05412 (E.D. Pa.) Court Enters Final Judgment Against Broker in Settlement of Claims Arising from Fraudulent Misrepresentations and the…
South Florida Hedge Fund Mismanagement, Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Federal and State Court Litigation Attorney: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Berton M. Hochfeld, et al., Civil Action No. 12-CV-8202 (S.D.N.Y.) Final Judgments Entered Against Former Hedge Fund Manager and His Company The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced that…
Private Equity Fund and Private Equity Fund Management Mismanagement and Fruad – South Florida Federal and State Court Litigation and Arbitration Attorney: SEC Charges Manhattan-Based Private Equity Manager With Stealing $9 Million in Investor Funds: The Securities and Exchange Commission recently charged a Manhattan-based private equity manager and his firm…
Hedge Fund Fraud, Mismanagement and Misrepresentation – South Florida Litigation and AAA Arbitration Attorney: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Berton M. Hochfeld, et al, Civil Action No. 12-CV-8202 (S.D.N.Y.) Final Judgments Entered Against Former Hedge Fund Manager and His Company The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that on January…
South Florida Elder, Senior and Retirement Financial Abuse and Exploitation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Palladino, et al., Civil Action No. 13-11024-DPW (United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts) Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Palladino, Crim. Action Nos. 13-10207, 13-10891; Commonwealth of Massachusetts v.…
Florida Investment Advisor and Broker/Dealer False and Misleading Offering and Promotional Materials Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Patrick G. Rooney and Solaris Management, LLC, Civil Action No. 11-8264 (N.D. IL) SEC Obtains Order of Permanent Injunctions Against Chicago-Area Investment Adviser and Its…