State Litigation

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:

Richard Olive, Susan Olive and We The People, Inc. – Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida Charitable Fraud Litigation and Arbitration Attorney

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

South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Margate, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton Charitable Gift Fraud and Misrepresentation and Elder Abuse and Exploitation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Richard K. Olive and Susan L. Olive, Civil Action No. 2:13-civ-14047 (S.D. Fla.); Securities and Exchange Commission v. William G. Reeves, Esq., Civ. No. 2:13-cv-14048 (S.D. Fla.)

Husband and Wife Agree to $2 Million Settlement in Florida-Based Charity Fraud Case

FAQs Annuity – South Florida Elder, Senior and Retirement Financial Abuse FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: May 23, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach and Jupiter, Palm City and Stuart Florida Senior, Elder and Retirement Financial Abuse and Probate FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

FAQs – Annuity:

An annuity is a contract in which an insurance company makes a series of income payments at regular intervals in return for a premium or premiums you have paid. Annuities are most often bought for future retirement income. Only an annuity can pay an income stream that can be guaranteed to last as long as you live.

Micricap and Penny Stock Fraud and Misrepresentation – South Florida FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: May 22, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida Penny and Microcap Stock Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced the latest in a series of cases against microcap companies, officers, and promoters arising out of a joint law enforcement investigation to unearth penny stock schemes with roots in South Florida.

In complaints filed in federal court in Miami, the SEC charged five penny stock promoters with conducting various manipulation schemes involving undisclosed payments to induce purchases of a microcap stock to generate the false appearance of market interest. The SEC also charged a Massachusetts-based microcap company and the CEO with orchestrating a pair of illicit kickback schemes and an insider trading scheme involving the company’s stock. A stock promoter in Texas is charged for his role in the insider trading scheme.

Gaeton S. Della Penna – South Florida Private Placement and Private Investment Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: May 21, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Lantana, Florida Private Placment and Private Investment Fraud, Misrepresentation and Mismanagement FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Gaeton S. Della Penna et al., Civil Action No. 8:14-CV-1203T30MAP

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently filed charges against Gaeton “Guy” S. Della Penna of Sarasota, Florida for engaging in a scheme to defraud investors who purchased securities in his private investment funds.

Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Lake Worth, Florida Debenture Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: April 30, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Lake Worth, Florida Debenture Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Charles Vista, LLC, Civil Action No. 14-cv-2643 (E.D.N.Y. Filed April 28, 2014)

SEC Files Action Against Broker-Dealer to Enforce Compliance with Order to Pay Civil Penalty

Stop Limit Order – Special Order and/or Trading Instruction – South Florida Broker/Dealer, Investment Advisor, Account Executive Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Contract, Mismanagement, Negligence and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration Attorney

Published on: April 20, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Special Orders and Trading Instructions – South Florida Broker/Dealer, Investment Advisor and Account Executive Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Contract, Mismanagement, Negligence and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Special Orders and Trading Instructions:

In addition to market and limit orders, brokerage firms may allow investors to use special orders and trading instructions to buy and sell stocks. One common special order and trading instruction is the “stop-limit order.”

Stop Order – Special Order and/or Trading Instruction – South Florida Broker/Dealer, Investment Advisor and Account Executive Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Contract, Mismanagement and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: April 20, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Special Orders and Trading Instructions – South Florida Broker/Dealer, Investment Advisor and Account Executive Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Contract, Mismanagement, Negligence and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Special Orders and Trading Instructions:

In addition to market and limit orders, brokerage firms may allow investors to use special orders and trading instructions to buy and sell stocks. One of the most common special orders and trading instructions is the “stop order.”

Limit Order – South Florida Broker/Dealer, Investment Advisor and Account Executive Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Negligence, Breach of Contract, Mismanagement and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: April 20, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Limit Order – South Florida Broker/Dealer, Investment Advisor and Account Executive Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Negligence, Breach of Contract, Mismanagement and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Limit Order:

A limit order is an order to buy or sell a stock at a specific price or better. The specified price can be different from the market price. A buy limit order can only be executed at the limit price or lower, and a sell limit order can only be executed at the limit price or higher. A limit order is not guaranteed to execute. A limit order can only be filled if the stock’s market price reaches the limit price. While limit orders do not guarantee execution, they help ensure that an investor does not pay more than a pre-determined price for a stock. By way of example, if an investor wants to purchase shares of ABC stock for no more than $10. The investor could place a limit order for this amount that will only execute if the price of ABC stock is $10 or lower.

Market Order – South Florida Broker/Dealer, Investment Advisor and Account Executive Mismanagement, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Negligence and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: April 20, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

South Florida Broker/Dealer, Investment Advisor and Account Executive Mismanagement, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Negligence and Negligent Supervision FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Market Order:

A market order is the most frequently placed type of order. A market order is an order to buy or sell a stock at the best available price. Generally, this type of order will be executed immediately. However, the price at which a market order will be executed is not guaranteed. It is important for investors to remember that the last-traded price is not necessarily the price at which a market order will be executed. In fast-moving markets, the price at which a market order will execute often deviates from the last-traded price or “real time” quote.