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SEC Obtains Emergency Relief Against Christopher A.T. Pedras to Stop Ponzi Scheme

SEC v. Christopher A.T. Pedras, et al., Case No. CV 13-07932 DMG JCGx (C.D. Cal.)  On November 4, 2013, the SEC announced it obtained an emergency asset freeze against Christopher A.T. Pedras who allegedly deceived investors into believing they were … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Yin Nan Wang and Wendy Ko in Real Estate Scheme and Obtains Emergency Asset Freeze

SEC v. Yin Nan “Michael” Wang, Wendy Ko, et al., Case No. CV 13-07553 JAK CSSx (C.D. Cal.)  On November 1, 2013, the SEC announced it obtained an emergency asset freeze against Yin Nan (Michael) Wang, Wendy Ko and some … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Dennis Rosenberg with Insider Trading

SEC v. Dennis S. Rosenberg, Case No. 1:13-cv-3559-AT (N.D. Ga.).  On October 29, 2013, the SEC announced insider trading charges against Dennis Rosenberg (“Rosenberg”) for trading in the securities of Carter’s Inc. (“Carter’s”).  According to the SEC, Rosenberg would trade … Continue reading

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CFTC Settles Libor Case against Rabobank for $475 Million

In the Matter of Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A., CFTC Docket  No. 14-02.  On October 29, 2013, the CFTC announced the filing of a Settled Order Instituting Proceedings against Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (“Rabobank” or the “Bank”) for the alleged false … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Further Lane Asset Management, GW & Wade, and Knelman Asset Management Group with Violating Custody Rules

In the Matter of Further Lane Asset Management, LLC, et al., Admin. Proc. No. 3-15590; In the Matter of GW & Wade, LLC, Admin. Proc. No. 3-15589; In the Matter of Knelman Asset Management Group, LLC et al., Admin. Proc. … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Stryker Corporation with FCPA Violations

In the Matter of Stryker Corporation, Admin. Proc. No. 3-15587.  On October 24, 2013, the SEC announced it filed a settled Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case against Stryker Corporation related to its subsidiaries’ alleged payments of bribes to doctors, health … Continue reading

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CFTC Releases Annual FY 2013 Results for the Enforcement Division

On October 24, 2013, the CFTC announced the results of its enforcement program for fiscal year 2012 (“FY13”), and they are revealing.  The most significant point is the numbers – the CFTC filed 82 enforcement cases, which is just 20 … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Diebold with FCPA Violations in China, Indonesia and Russia

SEC v. Diebold, Inc., Case No. 1:13-cv-01609 (D.D.C.).  On October 22, 2013, the SEC announced it filed a settled Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case against ATM maker Diebold, Inc.  According to the SEC, Diebold, through its Chinese subsidiary, gave European … Continue reading

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SEC Charges China-based Yuhe International, Inc. and its CEO Gao Zhentao with Fraud

SEC v. Yuhe International, Inc., and Gao Zhentao, Case No. 1:13-cv-01598-RCL (D.D.C.). On October 18, 2013, the SEC announced fraud charges against Yuhe International, Inc.(“Yuhe”), a China-based provider of broiler chickens, and its Chief Executive Officer, Gao Zhentao (“Gao”).  According … Continue reading

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CFTC Filed Settled Charges against JP Morgan in Connection with the “London Whale” Swaps Trades

In the Matter of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., CFTC Docket No. 14-01.  On October 16, 2013, the CFTC announced it issued a settled Order against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”) in connection with the trading of certain credit default swaps … Continue reading

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