Can I charge someone for embezzling if he did not use my investment as agreed upon in a written contract.

Your counsel handling the lawsuit should also file a complaint with the Texas Securities Commission and perhaps a Dodd-Frank whistleblower...

Should I take someone I invested money with to court even if I think they have no money to pay me when they lose?

You and your fellow investors need to hire counsel not only to sue this guy but to possibly get the SEC or another regulator to commence a...

Are there laws in Pennsylvania, or any state, that forbid the investment of HYIP (High Yield Investment Programs)?

The sale of securities, just like anything, can be fraudulent. It doesn't matter what the investment is. These "high yield" programs are...

Anyone who can recommend a Real Estate lawyer from Cha, TN? I'm investing in SFHs. Thank you

Attorneys on AVVO are prevented from rendering recommendations. You should be able to find a real estate securities attorney licensed in TN and in...

Whether defendants' conduct meets definition of fraud and if it is punishable. How to find all victims to form a class action

With the assistance of an attorney, you should also file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Securities Commission's enforcement staff. Be aware...

This is what happens when you do what you propose: http://www.sec.gov/news/pressrelease/2015-146.html I've moved your question to "white...

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Securities And Exchange Commission Violation.

You state you have an "options certificate." By this do you mean an actual license that is hung with a FINRA member broker-dealer? If so, your...

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I've been required to sign an outrageous non compete with an investment group which has bought my place of work.

If you are a FINRA registrant, this non-compete could be prohibited if it prevents you from brining your clients to another firm. You will need...

What are the legal pitfalls associated w financial firms who offer to buy your unsecured claim in bankruptcy/ponzi scheme cases?

When you work with one of these companies, they are betting that they will receive a multiple of the payment they make to you for the claim,...

Your 401k plan likely has a "vesting" schedule, which would mean the money you put away is not yours until you work a certain amount of time. Or...