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SEC Brings Charges in Puerto Rico-Based Ponzi Scheme Targeting Evangelical Christians and Factory Workers August, 2012: The Securities and Exchange Commission recently charged a Puerto Rico resident and his company with conducting a Ponzi scheme that targeted evangelical Christians and factory workers in Puerto Rico. The SEC alleges that Ricardo Bonilla Rojas and his firm…

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Thomas D. Coldicutt, Jr., et al., Case No. 4:12-CV-00505 (E.D.Tex.) (filed August 13, 2012) SEC Charges Six Individuals in $6 Million “Shell-Factory” Scheme Recently, the SEC filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Thomas D. Coldicutt, Jr., Elizabeth L. Coldicutt, Robert C.…

SEC Charges Wells Fargo for Selling Complex Investments Without Disclosing Risks August, 2012: The Securities and Exchange Commission recently charged Wells Fargo’s brokerage firm and a former vice president for selling investments tied to mortgage-backed securities without fully understanding their complexity or disclosing the risks to investors. The SEC found that Wells Fargo improperly sold…

SEC Charges College Football Hall of Fame Coach in $80 Million Ponzi Scheme August, 2012: The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced fraud charges against a former college football coach who teamed with an Ohio man to conduct an $80 million Ponzi scheme that included other college coaches and former players among its victims. The…

Securities and Exchange Commission v. James V. Mazzo, David L. Parker and Eddie C. Murray, Case No. SACV-121327JST-(JPRX) (C.D. Cal. Aug. 17, 2011) NEW CHARGES IN INSIDER TRADING CASE INCLUDE FORMER CEO AND PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYER The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced a second round of charges in an insider trading case involving former…

Investment Contract – Ponzi Scheme August, 2012: The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced fraud charges and an emergency asset freeze to halt a $600 million Ponzi scheme on the verge of collapse. The emergency action assured that victims can recoup more of their money and potentially avoid devastating losses. The SEC alleges that online…

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Contact Us: With extensive courtroom, arbitration and mediation experience and an in-depth understanding of securities law, our firm provides all of our clients with the personal service they deserve. Handling cases worth $25,000 or more, we represent clients throughout Florida and across the United States, as well as for foreign individuals that invested in U.S.…

Contact Us: With extensive courtroom, arbitration and mediation experience and an in-depth understanding of securities law, our firm provides all of our clients with the personal service they deserve. Handling cases worth $25,000 or more, we represent clients throughout Florida and across the United States, as well as for foreign individuals that invested in U.S.…

Contact Us: With extensive courtroom, arbitration and mediation experience and an in-depth understanding of securities law, our firm provides all of our clients with the personal service they deserve. Handling cases worth $25,000 or more, we represent clients throughout Florida and across the United States, as well as for foreign individuals that invested in U.S.…