Legal Advice on securities-investment-fraud

The violation of federal and state securities investing and trading laws is known as securities fraud. This can include a stockbroker who gives bad investment advice, or who doesn't explain the... more

The Arbitration Clause. At first glance, some investors may not notice the arbitration clause in their new account form. All brokerage firms insist that this form be signed before they will accept... more

Really know who you are dealing with BEFORE money or personal information changes hands. The lesson to be gleaned from the Madoff investment scandal is this: Do not rely only on personal... more

Your Best Option: Hang up.. Simply, hang up. Do not be worried that you are being rude - remember that the caller has interrupted you whether they call during dinner or at other times of the day.... more

Can you sue yoru broker?. Yes, you (or any investor) can file an arbitration claim against your stockbroker, brokerage firm, or other investment professional for stock fraud, bad investment advice,... more

Determine if you qualify for relief. The safe harbor provision can be used only by a qualified investor in a taxable account, not a tax deferred account, where a lead figure was charged under... more

Understand the Enormity of the Issue. During the period from 2006 to 2008, more than $35bn in securities class actions and regulatory settlements were finalized. It is fairly well settled that an... more

Know how the scheme works. Affinity fraud con artists target members of a particular religious group, ethnic group or nationality. Often the con artist has the same religious affiliation, ethnic... more

Has anyone wised up to these frauds?. The American economy in the last two years took a very bad hit with the subprime mortgage crisis, the collapse of certain well known and very large financial... more