Monthly Archives: December 2013

SEC Charges Microsoft Manager Brian Jorgenson and his Friend Sean Stokke with Insider Trading

Posted on December 19, 2013 by BraunHagey & Borden

SEC v. Brian D. Jorgenson and Sean T. Stokke, Case No. 2:13-cv-02275 (W.D. Wash.).  On December 19, 2013, the SEC announced insider trading charges against Brian D. Jorgenson and Sean T. Stokke.  According to the SEC, Jorgenson got confidential information … Continue reading →

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SEC Obtains Emergency Relief against Robert Helms and Janniece Kaelin in Alleged Ponzi Scheme

Posted on December 9, 2013 by BraunHagey & Borden

SEC v. Robert A. Helms, et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-01036-LY (W.D. Tex.).  On December 6, 2013, the SEC announced it obtained an asset freeze and other emergency relief in an alleged Ponzi scheme.  According to the SEC, Robert A. Helms … Continue reading →

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SEC Charges Fifth Third Bancorp and its Former CFO Daniel Poston with Fraud for Accounting Practices during the Financial Crisis

Posted on December 5, 2013 by BraunHagey & Borden

In the Matter of Fifth Third Bancorp and Daniel Poston, Admin. Proc. No. 3-15635.  On December 4, 2013, the SEC announced it filed a Settled Administrative Order Instituting Proceedings (“OIP”) against Fifth Third Bancorp and its former CFO Daniel Poston. … Continue reading →

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SEC Settles Insider Trading Case against Charles Langston III

Posted on December 4, 2013 by BraunHagey & Borden

SEC v. Charles Raymond Langston III et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-24360 (S.D. Fla.)  On December 3, 2013, the SEC announced the filing of a settled insider trading case against Charles Raymond Langston III.  The SEC also charged his companies with … Continue reading →

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