Category Archives: Securities Fraud
Did Morgan Stanley’s New Sports & Entertainment Division Miss The Point?
Professional athletes often fall victim to unscrupulous financial advisors that take advantage of players’ trust and inexperience in financial matters. Athletes need to be surrounded by trustworthy advisors who will protect their assets, put their interests ahead of the advisor’s interests, keep them away from the wolves, and work with them to create a… Read More »
Dylan Patrick Grayson, Financial Advisor to Pro Athletes, Barred by FINRA
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has permanently barred Dylan P. Grayson from acting as a broker or otherwise associating with firms that sell securities to the public. On March 4, 2015, Grayson was fired from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith after allegations that he used a client’s (Martavis Bryant of the Pittsburgh… Read More »
Securities Fraud Suit Filed against Electronics Firm Harman International
On June 23, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled to reinstate a securities fraud class action lawsuit against electronics company, Harman International Industries Inc., and, more specifically, against three of its high-ranking executives. Plaintiffs alleged that back in April of 2007, the company announced that it would potentially… Read More »
Will Allen, Former NFL Player, Charged for Role in Ponzi Scheme
Professional athletes and other high-income, high-profile individuals rely on financial advisors and other professionals to responsibly invest their income. But occasionally, financial professionals betray the trust of their clients and investors and make financially unsound decisions or worse – pocket investment funds for themselves. Such is the case of Will Allen, a former National… Read More »
Securities Fraud Suit Filed against Solazyme, Inc.
On June 29, 2015, the news media announced that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Solazyme, Inc. in the U.S. District Court covering the northern district of California. The suit was filed on behalf of investors who held shares in Solazyme between February 27, 2014, and November 5, 2014. This… Read More »
The Pump-and-Dump: How False Tips Move Money from Your Pocket to Someone Else’s
As investment waters grow murkier and financial planning more specialized in today’s economy, securities fraud is increasingly common and complicated. What is an example of a typical securities fraud setup? The pump-and-dump is a common example, a fraudulent method of manipulating the price of a stock. It’s often carried out through the internet, focuses… Read More »
Inflating Earnings is More than Just Questionable – It’s Illegal
If you’re an average employee in a business environment, you probably know that being involved in fraudulent securities transactions can get you in big trouble. And if you’re the proprietor of a business or are making investments yourself, you likely know that your securities transactions and financial records are being scrutinized, particularly as recent… Read More »
