Tag Archives: Insider Trading

SEC Obtains Final Judgments in Insider Trading Scheme Involving Wall Street Banker, Russian Trader and His Wife

SEC v. Igor Poteroba, Aleksey Koval, Alexander Vorobiev, and Relief Defendants Tatiana Vorobieva and Anjali Walter, Case No. 1:10-CV-2667 (AKH) (S.D.N.Y.).  On February 13, 2013, the SEC announced it had obtained default judgments against Alexander Vorobiev (“Vorobiev”) and his wife, relief defendant … Continue reading

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SEC Settles Insider Trading Case against Former Executive at a Coca-Cola Bottling Company

SEC v. Steven Harrold, Case No. CV 12-1959 GW (JCx) (C.D. Cal.).  On February 6, 2013, the SEC announced that it settled insider trading charges against Steven Harrold, a former executive at a Coca-Cola bottling company.  In its complaint filed … Continue reading

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SEC Files Insider Trading Case against James Balchan for Trading on Information Gained from his Wife, a Law Firm Partner

SEC v. James Balchan, Case No. 4:13-cv-00298 (S.D. Tx.).  On February 6, 2013, the SEC announced that it filed insider trading charges against James Balchan for trading ahead of the acquisition of National Semiconductor after he misappropriated confidential information from … Continue reading

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SEC Settles Insider Trading Case Against Four Company Executives and Two Tippees

SEC v. Patrick M. Carroll, James P. Carroll, William T. Carroll, David Mark Calcutt, Christopher Calcutt, David Stitt, John Monroe and Stephen Somers, Case No. 3:11-cv-165-H.  On February 5, 2013, the SEC announced that it settled insider trading charges in … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Financial Adviser Kevin Dowd with Tipping Insider Information

SEC v. Kevin L. Dowd.  On January 25, 2013, the SEC announced charges in New Jersey Federal Court against Kevin Dowd for illegally tipping inside information.  The SEC alleges that Dowd learned about the acquisition of Pharmasset Inc. by Gilead … Continue reading

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SEC Files Settled Insider Trading Case Against John Darden III

SEC v. John M. Darden III, Case No. 1:13-cv-00138-ODE (D. Ga.).  On January 17, 2013, the SEC announced it filed a settled insider trading case against John M. Darden III.  The SEC alleges that Darden obtained inside information about a … Continue reading

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SEC Files Settled Insider Trading Case Against Eric Rogers

SEC v. Eric D. Rogers, Case No. 13-CV-0374 (S.D.N.Y.).  On January 17, 2013, the SEC announced it filed a settled insider trading case against Eric D. Rogers.  Rogers used to be a trader for Spectrum Trading, LLC, a registered broker-dealer.  … Continue reading

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SEC Settles Fraud Claims Against Hedge Fund Manager Steven Hart For $1.3 Million

SEC v. Steven B. Hart, Case No. 12-CIV-8986 (S.D.N.Y).  On December 11, 2012, the SEC announced it filed a settled fraud action against hedge fund manager Steven Hart for engaging in trading schemes.  According to the SEC, Hart caused the … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Wells Fargo Investment Banker John W. Femenia And Nine Others With Insider Trading

SEC v. John Femenia, et al., Case No. 3:12-cv-803 GCM (W.D. NC).  On December 5, 2012, the SEC announced insider trading charges against Wells Fargo investment Banker John W. Femenia and Aaron M. Wens, Matthew Musante, Anthony Musante, Shawn Hegedus, Danielle … Continue reading

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SEC Settles Insider Trading Charges Against I. Joseph Massoud For More Than $1.4 Million

SEC v. I. Joseph Massoud, Case No. 3:12-cv-01691 (D. Ct.).  On November 30, 2012, the SEC announced insider trading charges against I. Joseph Massoud.  The SEC alleges that Massoud traded ahead of the sale of Patriot Capital Funding based on … Continue reading

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