SEC Investigations & Enforcement Actions

Defending against Securities and Exchange Commission investigations and actions

Securities & Regulatory Enforcement

<h2>SEC Enforcement Process</h2><p>SEC enforcement actions typically begin with an informal inquiry or formal investigation, followed by a Wells notice (notification that staff intends to recommend enforcement action), and culminate in either an administrative proceeding or a civil lawsuit in federal court.</p><h2>Common SEC Charges</h2><ul><li>Securities fraud (Rule 10b-5)</li><li>Insider trading</li><li>Market manipulation</li><li>Accounting fraud and financial reporting violations</li><li>Investment adviser fraud</li><li>Failure to register securities or as a broker-dealer</li></ul>

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