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3 common ways the SEC uncovers illegal insider trading

07/08/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
White Collar Crimes

In theory, the securities market should be a level playing field that offers no advantages to anyone. In practice, though, that may not be the case. Individuals who owe a fiduciary duty to someone else may use private information…

Ethics spotlight: The impact of the FCPA in Mexico

06/29/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
FCPA

Those who do business in other countries have almost always had to balance the professional ethical environments of the two markets. Organizations often do not play by the same rules in foreign countries as they do in the United…

Supreme Court Limits SEC’s Ability to Recoup Profits from Fraud

06/23/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
SEC, White Collar Crimes

On June 22, 2020, The Supreme Court affirmed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’) ability to force defendants to forfeit money acquired through wrongdoing, but placed new limits on its disgorgement practice. The Supreme Court held in an 8-to-1…

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