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Business March 15, 2019

SEC Charges Volkswagen and former CEO Winterkorn of Massive Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against Volkswagen and its former CEO Martin Winterkorn in connection with the…

By Catherine Davis

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Business March 14, 2019

Lumber Liquidators Agrees to Pay $33M to Settle Securities Fraud Charges

Lumber Liquidators (NYSE:LL) agreed to pay $33 million in penalty to settle the securities fraud charges filed against it by…

By Catherine Davis

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Financial Investigations February 27, 2019

SEC Charges Castleberry Financial for Allegedly Defrauding Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed fraud charges and asset freeze against Castleberry Financial Services Group LLC. The regulator…

By Catherine Davis

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Business February 26, 2019

SEC Asks Judge to Hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Contempt for Violating Agreement

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requested a federal judge to hold Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk in…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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Business February 25, 2019

Benchmark Discloses 12.1 Percent Stake in Upwork (UPWK)

Benchmark, a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, acquired a significant number of shares in Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK) based…

By Cedric Dent

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Investigates February 21, 2019

SEC Sues Broker-Dealer, Transfer Agent over “Blank Check” Companies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against a broker-dealer and a transfer agent for allegedly creating…

By Catherine Davis

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Business February 21, 2019

Johnson & Johnson Receives Subpoenas over Safety of Baby Power Products

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) received preliminary inquiries and subpoenas requesting for documents related to the safety of its baby powder…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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Investigates February 20, 2019

SEC Charges Gladius Network over Unregistered Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

Gladius Network, a provider of blockchain-enabled cybersecurity services, is facing charges in connection with its unregistered initial coin offering (ICO).…

By Catherine Davis

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Brand Stories January 31, 2019

SEC Investigating Former Nissan Chairman Ghosn

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating Nissan over an executive pay scandal. Sources close to the…

By Catherine Davis

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Financial Investigations May 23, 2018

Shipchain Receives C&D from South Carolina AG, Responds “It’s Business As Usual”

Shipchain, a cryptocurrency company that sold over $30M in what is deemed by South Carolina regulators as unregistered securities, has…

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