Securities Law

SEC Charges Software Company Blackbaud Inc. for Misleading Disclosures About Ransomware Attack That Impacted Charitable Donors

March 9, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Blackbaud Inc., a South Carolina-based public company that provides donor data management software to non-profit organizations, agreed to pay $3 million to settle charges for making misleading… Full report at: Read More

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Green United, LLC, Wright W. Thurston, and Kristoffer A. Krohn

March 8, 2023

SEC Sues Utah-Based Crypto Asset Company, Its Founder, and a Recidivist Salesperson for Fraud and Registration Violations Read the full report at Read More

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SEC Updates List of Firms Using Inaccurate Information to Solicit Investors

March 7, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it updated its list of unregistered entities that use misleading information to solicit primarily non-U.S. investors, adding 96 soliciting entities, three impersonators of genuine firms, and… Full report at: Read More

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SEC Charges Rio Tinto plc with Bribery Controls Failures

March 6, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against global mining and metals company, Rio Tinto plc, for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) arising out of a bribery scheme involving a consultant in Guinea. The… Full report at: Read More

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BKCoin Management, LLC, et al.

March 6, 2023

SEC Files Emergency Action Against Miami Investment Adviser Bkcoin and Principal Kevin Kang for Orchestrating $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme Read the full report at Read More

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SEC Files Emergency Action Against Miami Investment Adviser BKCoin and Principal Kevin Kang for Orchestrating $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme

March 6, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it filed an emergency action in which it successfully obtained an asset freeze, appointment of a receiver, and other emergency relief against Miami-based investment adviser BKCoin Management LLC… Full report at: Read More

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Ajamie LLP Recognized as a 2019 Best Law Firm by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

March 3, 2023
Law News Today

Ajamie LLP Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) November 2, 2018 – U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have collaboratively released their “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2019, recognizing Ajamie LLP as a Best Law Firm in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. The ninth edition of Best Law Firms features law…

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Tom Ajamie Appears on MSNBC’s Velshi and Rule

March 3, 2023
Law News Today

Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) May 17, 2019 – In a spirited discussion on MSNBC’s Velshi & Ruhle program on May 15, 2019, Tom Ajamie discussed how President Trump’s tweets drive the financial markets and the potential legal jeopardy for Trump and people in his inner circle. “Look, he can move markets,” said Ajamie. “He…

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When Is the Right Time to Call a Lawyer With Questions About a Margin Call?

March 3, 2023
Law News Today

Wolper Law Firm P.A. Fort Lauderdale, FL (Law Firm Newswire) May 9, 2019 – A margin loan refers to money that an investor borrows from a brokerage firm. The margin loan is collateralized by the assets held in the customer’s investment account (i.e., securities). Customers are generally free to use the margin loan to buy…

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Brokers Grapple With False FINRA Expungement Information

March 3, 2023
Law News Today

Wolper Law Firm P.A. Fort Lauderdale, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 14, 2019 – It is very important for the general public to obtain accurate information about the financial advisors who help them to manage their assets and wealth. Yet, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) makes it difficult for reputable and honest brokers to…

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