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SEC settles with whistleblower for $580K
An attorney who claimed he was fired from the Securities and Exchange Commission for having told superiors and congressional committees of agency misconduct has received $580,000 in settlement of his unlawful-retaliation lawsuit against the SEC.
SEC to consider tougher rules for money funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected on Wednesday to propose stricter regulations for money-market mutual funds, hoping to shore up an industry that posed risks to investors at the height of the 2008 financial crisis.
Dell board recommends Michael Dell buyout offer
The Dell board is standing behind a buyout offer from the company’s CEO and founder, and it has asked shareholders of the slumping PC maker to approve the deal in […]
Nasdaq paying $10M to settle Facebook disruption
WASHINGTON — Nasdaq has agreed to pay a $10 million penalty to settle federal civil charges after regulators said its systems and decisions disrupted Facebook’s public stock offering last year. […]
Frederick County Bancorp to cut ties to SEC
Frederick County Bancorp, the parent company of Frederick County Bank, said it plans to deregister its common stock and suspend its reporting obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In-House Interrogatory
How do you use social media? Are you in "listen-only" mode while online?
SEC gives companies OK to use social media
WASHINGTON — The Securities and Exchange Commission will allow public companies to make significant announcements on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites provided they alert investors which sites they […]
Wal-Mart says loss likely from bribery probe
NEW YORK — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it is ‘probable’ that the world’s largest retailer will incur a loss due to ongoing bribery investigations by itself and government agencies, but […]
Fla. man charged in N.Y. $8M Facebook shares fraud
NEW YORK — A Florida investment adviser has been charged in New York in an $8 million securities fraud scheme that capitalized on enthusiasm for Facebook Inc. shares. Craig L. […]
Law blog roundup
Welcome to Monday and the day we honor 43 native-born Americans who, after attaining age 35, swore to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
In-House Interrogatory
Should there be fewer restrictions on foreign general counsels in the United States?
