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Bernard H. Butts Jr. – South Florida Prime Bank Investment and Program Trading Scheme Litigation, FINRA Arbitration and Elder Abuse Attorney

Published on: July 16, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Miami, Hollywood, Dania, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point, Florida Prime Bank Investment and Program Trading Scheme Litigation, FINRA Arbitration and Elder Abuse Attorney:

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Bernard H. Butts, Jr., Fotios Geivelis, Jr., also known as Frank Anastasio, Worldwide Funding III Limited LLC, Douglas J. Anisky, Sidney Banner, Express Commercial Capital LLC, James Baggs (Defendants), Bernard H. Butts, Jr. PA, Butts Holding Corporation, Margaret A. Hering, Global Worldwide Funding Ventures, Inc., and PW Consulting Group LLC (Relief Defendants), Civil Action No. 13-23115-CIV-MARTINEZ-MCALILEY (Southern District of Florida)

Florida-Based Attorney Ordered to Pay Nearly $4 Million in Court Judgment of Prime Bank Investment Scheme Case

South Florida – Certified Public Accountant Independence and Negligence Litigation and Arbitration Attorney

Published on: July 15, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Delary Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach Certified Public Accountant and Public Accountant Independence and Negligence Litigation and Arbitration Attorney:

SEC Charges Ernst & Young With Violating Auditor Independence Rules in Lobbying Activities

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently charged Ernst & Young LLP with violations of auditor independence rules that require firms to maintain their objectivity and impartiality with clients.

FAQ’s Relating to a Brokerage Account Transfer – Boca Raton, Florida Broker/Dealer FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: July 5, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, Florida Broker/Dealer FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

FAQ’s You Should Consider Asking Before You Initiate Your Account Transfer:

Discussing the transfer process with your new firm is the best way to become familiar with the account transfer process. If the answers to your questions are not clear, ask the new firm for a written response. You should ask questions, such as:

Gilford Securities Incorporated – South Florida False or Negligently Prepared Research Reports FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: June 29, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Miami, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida False and Misleading Research Report FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is a self-regulatory authority assigned the responsibility, by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to license, regulate and discipline securities broker/dealers and their employees, including account executives. In the event that FINRA elects to institute an enforcement action, firms and licensed individuals have the responsibility to reflect such action on their U-4 and/or U-5 filings, which can be viewed on the FINRA website under the broker-check section of the site or by viewing the monthly disciplinary information also provided on the FINRA site.

The monthly disciplinary information is referenced on the FINRA site generally in alphabetical order. This post relates to the following company or individuals. If the reader would like to review the entire FINRA release or the broker-check information concerning this matter, you can follow these highlighted links:

Regions Bank, Thomas Neely, Jr., Jeffrey Kuehr, Michael Willoughby – South Florida Accounting Fraud and Negligence Litigation and Arbitration Attorney

Published on: June 27, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

SEC Announces Fraud Charges Against Three Former Regions Bank Executives in Accounting Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced fraud charges against three former senior managers of Regions Bank for intentionally misclassifying loans that should have been recorded as impaired for accounting purposes. As a result, the bank’s publicly-traded holding company overstated its income and earnings per share in its financial reporting.

The SEC also entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with Regions Financial Corp., which substantially cooperated with the agency’s investigation and undertook extensive remedial actions. Regions will pay a total of $51 million to resolve parallel actions by the SEC, Federal Reserve Board, and Alabama Department of Banking.

Dawson James Securities, Inc. – Boca Raton, Florida Broker/Dealer Sales Practice Violations FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: June 27, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is a self-regulatory authority assigned the responsibility, by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to license, regulate and discipline securities broker/dealers and their employees, including account executives. In the event that FINRA elects to institute an enforcement action, firms and licensed individuals have the responsibility to reflect such action on their U-4 and/or U-5 filings, which can be viewed on the FINRA website under the broker-check section of the site or by viewing the monthly disciplinary information also provided on the FINRA site.

The monthly disciplinary information is referenced on the FINRA site generally in alphabetical order. This post relates to the following company or individuals. If the reader would like to review the entire FINRA release or the broker-check information concerning this matter, you can follow these highlighted links:

June 2014 Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions

Boca Raton, Florida Advance Fee High-Yield Investment Scam Litigation and FINRA Arbitration Litigation Attorney

Published on: June 27, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Lantana, Lake Worth, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida High Yield Investment Scam Litigation and FINRA Arbitration Litigation Attorney:

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cheryl L. Robinson, Civil Action No. 2:14-cv-1036 (D. Nev. June 26, 2014)

SEC Files Settled Charges Against Arizona Resident in Prime Bank Investment Scheme

HLM Securities and Terrance Hennessy – Boca Raton, Florida Unapproved Outside Business Activity and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: June 25, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is a self-regulatory authority assigned the responsibility, by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to license, regulate and discipline securities broker/dealers and their employees, including account executives. In the event that FINRA elects to institute an enforcement action, firms and licensed individuals have the responsibility to reflect such action on their U-4 and/or U-5 filings, which can be viewed on the FINRA website under the broker-check section of the site or by viewing the monthly disciplinary information also provided on the FINRA site.

The monthly disciplinary information is referenced on the FINRA site generally in alphabetical order. This post relates to the following company or individuals. If the reader would like to review the entire FINRA release or the broker-check information concerning this matter, you can follow these highlighted links:

June 2014 Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions

Your Best Memories and Robert Hurd – South Florida Ponzi Scheme and Securities Fraud FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: June 12, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach Ponzi Scheme and Securities Fraud FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Robert Hurd, Your Best Memories International Inc. and Kenneth Gross, Civil Action No. 13-CV-04464-RGK (JCGx) (C.D. Cal. June 20, 2013)

Court Orders California Company and Its President to Pay Over $1.9 Million in Investment Scheme Involving Purported Alzheimer’s Treatment

Investment Newsletters – South Florida Investment Newsletter Fraud and Misrepresentation Litigation and FINRA Arbitration Attorney

Published on: June 11, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton, Florida Investment Newsletter Fraud and Misrepresentation Litigation and Arbitration Attorney:

Investment newsletters come in many forms. They may be found online or in hard copy; they may be available for a fee or free of charge. Some newsletters address general securities topics, such as which types of stocks, bonds, or funds might make good investments. Others may provide commentary and analysis about particular companies, investment products, or financial trends.

While many investment newsletters are legitimate, some are used to carry out schemes designed to deceive investors. Such schemes can include: