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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Venture

The chairman of a failed 'TikTok killer' pleaded guilty to lying to investors to inflate the company's stock

Roderick Vanderbilt, former chairman of Vinco Ventures, pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving securities fraud and lying to investors.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

Nikola founder Trevor Milton wants to buy the bankrupt startup's assets | TechCrunch

Trevor Milton is attempting to purchase Nikola's assets from bankruptcy proceedings despite company resistance.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Venture

The chairman of a failed 'TikTok killer' pleaded guilty to lying to investors to inflate the company's stock

Roderick Vanderbilt, former chairman of Vinco Ventures, pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving securities fraud and lying to investors.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

Nikola founder Trevor Milton wants to buy the bankrupt startup's assets | TechCrunch

Trevor Milton is attempting to purchase Nikola's assets from bankruptcy proceedings despite company resistance.
more#corporate-governance
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

NASCAR fraudster pleads guilty to tricking his hedge fund investors, scuttling Monday jury trial

Andrew Franzone pleaded guilty to securities fraud after defrauding over 100 investors in his hedge fund.
#insider-trading
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Miami men are accused of making $1 million in insider-trading plot about MasTec deal

Four Miami men were arrested for conspiring to trade stocks using insider information related to a corporate acquisition.
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago
SF parents

2 Gulliver grads and dad sentenced to prison in MasTec insider trading case in Miami

Three family members received prison sentences for insider trading in a high-profile case involving MasTec.
U.S. District Judge emphasized the need for balance in punishment and ethical messaging.
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Miami men are accused of making $1 million in insider-trading plot about MasTec deal

Four Miami men were arrested for conspiring to trade stocks using insider information related to a corporate acquisition.
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago
SF parents

2 Gulliver grads and dad sentenced to prison in MasTec insider trading case in Miami

Three family members received prison sentences for insider trading in a high-profile case involving MasTec.
U.S. District Judge emphasized the need for balance in punishment and ethical messaging.
more#insider-trading
#trevor-milton
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola

Trevor Milton received a presidential pardon which absolves him of prison time and financial restitution related to his investor fraud conviction.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives a full pardon from President Trump

Trevor Milton received a full and unconditional pardon from President Trump after being sentenced for securities and wire fraud.
fromTESLARATI
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton to pay $167 million to Nikola: U.S. Judge

Trevor Milton owes Nikola $167.7 million after being found liable for misleading investors and causing financial harm.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola

Trevor Milton received a presidential pardon which absolves him of prison time and financial restitution related to his investor fraud conviction.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives a full pardon from President Trump

Trevor Milton received a full and unconditional pardon from President Trump after being sentenced for securities and wire fraud.
fromTESLARATI
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton to pay $167 million to Nikola: U.S. Judge

Trevor Milton owes Nikola $167.7 million after being found liable for misleading investors and causing financial harm.
more#trevor-milton
#sec
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Business

Miami men will pay $1.29 million after alleged fraud targeting Miami Venezuelans

Two Venezuelan citizens committed securities fraud against investors, leading to significant financial penalties.
fromCoindesk
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

NY Judge Rejects SEC's Efforts to Stymie Tron's Arguments in Ongoing Securities Suit

A federal judge has ruled against the SEC's legal approach in the case against the Tron Foundation and Justin Sun.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Business

Miami men will pay $1.29 million after alleged fraud targeting Miami Venezuelans

Two Venezuelan citizens committed securities fraud against investors, leading to significant financial penalties.
fromCoindesk
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

NY Judge Rejects SEC's Efforts to Stymie Tron's Arguments in Ongoing Securities Suit

A federal judge has ruled against the SEC's legal approach in the case against the Tron Foundation and Justin Sun.
more#sec
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Florida AG Sues Target for Not Warning Investors About Anti-LGBTQ Backlash

Florida's lawsuit against Target highlights new efforts to regulate corporate DEI initiatives under securities laws.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

GitLab thrice sued for 'misleading' investors with AI hype

GitLab is facing multiple lawsuits about misleading investors regarding its AI capabilities and demand.
Allegations include overstating AI adoption rates and misrepresenting customer demand.
#artificial-intelligence
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

San Francisco tech founder and wife arrested for allegedly defrauding investors out of millions

Tech founders Alex Beckman and Valerie Lau arrested for allegedly defrauding investors of over $60 million through securities fraud and bank fraud.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former CEO of MoviePass' parent company pleads guilty to fraud over 'unlimited' plan | TechCrunch

Theodore Farnsworth pleaded guilty to securities fraud, highlighting deceptive practices in the promotion of MoviePass's unsustainable 'unlimited plan'.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

San Francisco tech founder and wife arrested for allegedly defrauding investors out of millions

Tech founders Alex Beckman and Valerie Lau arrested for allegedly defrauding investors of over $60 million through securities fraud and bank fraud.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former CEO of MoviePass' parent company pleads guilty to fraud over 'unlimited' plan | TechCrunch

Theodore Farnsworth pleaded guilty to securities fraud, highlighting deceptive practices in the promotion of MoviePass's unsustainable 'unlimited plan'.
more#artificial-intelligence
#moviepass
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Before MoviePass, Ted Farnsworth had a string of failed businesses. Here's a timeline, and why he's currently in jail.

Ted Farnsworth's leadership at MoviePass led to unsustainable financial practices, resulting in bankruptcy and legal consequences for securities fraud.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former MoviePass executive Ted Farnsworth pleads guilty to defrauding investors

Ted Farnsworth pleaded guilty to defrauding investors in MoviePass and Vinco Ventures, reflecting serious misconduct in the film subscription industry.
fromThe Verge
7 months ago
Startup companies

Former MoviePass CEO admits the $9.95 'unlimited' ticket scheme was fraud

Mitch Lowe, ex-CEO of MoviePass, pleaded guilty to securities fraud for misleading investors about the unsustainable subscription plan.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
Startup companies

Former MoviePass CEO reportedly pleads guilty to securities fraud

Mitch Lowe pleaded guilty to securities fraud, acknowledging that he misled investors and the public about MoviePass's business model and sustainability.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Before MoviePass, Ted Farnsworth had a string of failed businesses. Here's a timeline, and why he's currently in jail.

Ted Farnsworth's leadership at MoviePass led to unsustainable financial practices, resulting in bankruptcy and legal consequences for securities fraud.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former MoviePass executive Ted Farnsworth pleads guilty to defrauding investors

Ted Farnsworth pleaded guilty to defrauding investors in MoviePass and Vinco Ventures, reflecting serious misconduct in the film subscription industry.
fromThe Verge
7 months ago
Startup companies

Former MoviePass CEO admits the $9.95 'unlimited' ticket scheme was fraud

Mitch Lowe, ex-CEO of MoviePass, pleaded guilty to securities fraud for misleading investors about the unsustainable subscription plan.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
Startup companies

Former MoviePass CEO reportedly pleads guilty to securities fraud

Mitch Lowe pleaded guilty to securities fraud, acknowledging that he misled investors and the public about MoviePass's business model and sustainability.
more#moviepass
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

California judge issues rare acquittal of pair in securities fraud case

The acquittal of businessmen Destler and Lazerus highlights significant weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence in the securities fraud case.
#supreme-court
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Supreme Court hears Facebook's bid to toss shareholder suit over Cambridge Analytica scandal

The Supreme Court is considering a crucial case regarding Meta's alleged securities fraud linked to misleading investor information about user data misuse.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Some Supreme Court justices scrutinized Nvidia's attempt to dodge a securities fraud lawsuit

Nvidia is fighting a securities fraud lawsuit claiming they misled investors about cryptocurrency sales, invoking standards set by the PSLRA.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Supreme Court Seems Ready to Allow Securities Fraud Case Against Nvidia

The Supreme Court may allow Nvidia case over alleged misrepresentations related to cryptocurrency, reflecting broader issues on securities fraud litigation.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Law

Supreme Court tosses Nvidia appeal to dismiss shareholders' fraud lawsuit

The Supreme Court dismissed Nvidia's appeal, allowing a shareholder fraud lawsuit to move forward without clarifying legal issues surrounding the case.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Business

Is Nvidia (NVDA) Facing a Crypto Winter?

Nvidia faces legal repercussions as the U.S. Supreme Court allows a securities fraud lawsuit tied to its past cryptocurrency involvement to move forward.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Supreme Court hears Facebook's bid to toss shareholder suit over Cambridge Analytica scandal

The Supreme Court is considering a crucial case regarding Meta's alleged securities fraud linked to misleading investor information about user data misuse.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Some Supreme Court justices scrutinized Nvidia's attempt to dodge a securities fraud lawsuit

Nvidia is fighting a securities fraud lawsuit claiming they misled investors about cryptocurrency sales, invoking standards set by the PSLRA.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Supreme Court Seems Ready to Allow Securities Fraud Case Against Nvidia

The Supreme Court may allow Nvidia case over alleged misrepresentations related to cryptocurrency, reflecting broader issues on securities fraud litigation.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Law

Supreme Court tosses Nvidia appeal to dismiss shareholders' fraud lawsuit

The Supreme Court dismissed Nvidia's appeal, allowing a shareholder fraud lawsuit to move forward without clarifying legal issues surrounding the case.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Business

Is Nvidia (NVDA) Facing a Crypto Winter?

Nvidia faces legal repercussions as the U.S. Supreme Court allows a securities fraud lawsuit tied to its past cryptocurrency involvement to move forward.
more#supreme-court
#bill-hwang
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

Archegos founder Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years for fraud that cost global investment banks billions

Bill Hwang received an 18-year prison sentence for leading a fraud scheme that caused massive financial losses and misleading banks about his investment practices.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

Jury Finds Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Guilty of Fraud and Racketeering

Bill Hwang found guilty on multiple charges related to Archegos Capital Management's collapse, facing potential life in prison.
fromFortune
9 months ago
Business

Billionaire hedge funder sipped a drink as he was found criminally responsible for $100 billion in shareholder losses

Bill Hwang, founder of Archegos Capital Management, convicted of securities and market manipulation fraud, leading to $100 billion market value loss.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

Archegos founder Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years for fraud that cost global investment banks billions

Bill Hwang received an 18-year prison sentence for leading a fraud scheme that caused massive financial losses and misleading banks about his investment practices.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

Jury Finds Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Guilty of Fraud and Racketeering

Bill Hwang found guilty on multiple charges related to Archegos Capital Management's collapse, facing potential life in prison.
fromFortune
9 months ago
Business

Billionaire hedge funder sipped a drink as he was found criminally responsible for $100 billion in shareholder losses

Bill Hwang, founder of Archegos Capital Management, convicted of securities and market manipulation fraud, leading to $100 billion market value loss.
more#bill-hwang
#gautam-adani
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 months ago

U.S. Charges Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani With Defrauding Investors

Gautam Adani has been indicted for securities fraud linked to a bribery scheme related to a major solar project in India.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250m bribery plot

Gautam Adani and executives indicted in New York for alleged multi-billion-dollar bribery scheme to secure contracts, facing serious securities fraud charges.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 months ago

U.S. Charges Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani With Defrauding Investors

Gautam Adani has been indicted for securities fraud linked to a bribery scheme related to a major solar project in India.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250m bribery plot

Gautam Adani and executives indicted in New York for alleged multi-billion-dollar bribery scheme to secure contracts, facing serious securities fraud charges.
more#gautam-adani
#elon-musk
fromTheregister
6 months ago
Cars

Judge dismisses Tesla Autopilot shareholder lawsuit for now

Tesla's lawsuit over Full Self-Driving capabilities was dismissed, ruling no evidence of investor deception was presented.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Cars

Judge tosses lawsuit alleging Elon Musk caused dogecoin investors to lose billions

Elon Musk and Tesla won the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing them of defrauding dogecoin investors, as the claims lacked factual basis.
fromArs Technica
11 months ago
Cars

Tesla's self-driving claims subject to federal securities and wire fraud probe

Tesla is facing investigations by multiple authorities regarding securities fraud and misleading statements about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features.
fromTheregister
6 months ago
Cars

Judge dismisses Tesla Autopilot shareholder lawsuit for now

Tesla's lawsuit over Full Self-Driving capabilities was dismissed, ruling no evidence of investor deception was presented.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Cars

Judge tosses lawsuit alleging Elon Musk caused dogecoin investors to lose billions

Elon Musk and Tesla won the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing them of defrauding dogecoin investors, as the claims lacked factual basis.
fromArs Technica
11 months ago
Cars

Tesla's self-driving claims subject to federal securities and wire fraud probe

Tesla is facing investigations by multiple authorities regarding securities fraud and misleading statements about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features.
more#elon-musk
#investment-scandal
Startup companies
fromTheregister
7 months ago

Aussie AI startup boss accused of financial fakery

A former CEO of Skael is accused of fraudulently raising $40 million through falsified financial statements and misleading investor claims.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Alleged investment-fund fraudsters charged in Brooklyn

Five men indicted for defrauding investors in Max Infinity Management LLC and Elder Fund Management LLC, diverting $27 million.
Startup companies
fromTheregister
7 months ago

Aussie AI startup boss accused of financial fakery

A former CEO of Skael is accused of fraudulently raising $40 million through falsified financial statements and misleading investor claims.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Alleged investment-fund fraudsters charged in Brooklyn

Five men indicted for defrauding investors in Max Infinity Management LLC and Elder Fund Management LLC, diverting $27 million.
more#investment-scandal
Music
fromVulture
8 months ago

Wait, Does Martin Shkreli Still Have That Wu-Tang Clan Album?

Martin Shkreli must hand over digital copies of a rare Wu-Tang Clan album after a federal judge's ruling.
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Heat's Jimmy Butler, YouTube influencer will pay $340,000 to resolve cryptocurrency claims

Jimmy Butler and Ben Armstrong settle a lawsuit for $340,000 over accusations of misleading investors about unregistered securities.
U.S. District Judge will review the settlement following extensive negotiations and a previous case involving Binance. The duo denied wrongdoing.
Business
fromTheregister
10 months ago

Crypto-failure Terraform Labs to cough $4.5 billion and shut

Terraform Labs to pay $4.5 billion to settle TerraUSD crash fallout and then close down.
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