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pomtalk

pomtalk

Covers pension funds, hedge funds, and other institutional investors. By Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP.

http://www.pomtalk.com/pomtalk/
  • Oct 17

    The Citi That Almost Slept

    The Citi That Almost Slept
    As Susan Weiswasser reports in the current issue of The Pomerantz Monitor, a New York District Court has preliminarily approved a $590,000,000 securities class action settlement between Citigroup, the country’s third largest bank, and its…
  • Sep 17

    Things Get Rough in Mr. Roger's Neighborhood

    Things Get Rough in Mr. Roger's Neighborhood
    As reported in the current issue of The Pomerantz Monitor, Duke Energy recently acquired Progress Energy. When their proposed merger was announced 18 months ago, the two companies said that Johnson, head of Progress, would take over as chief…
  • Sep 6

    The Failure of Self-Regulation

    The Failure of Self-Regulation
    In the current issue of The Pomerantz Monitor, Joshua Silverman reports on self-regulatory organizations (SROs).
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Sharesleuth.com

Sharesleuth.com

Offers investigative reporting aimed at exposing securities fraud. By Chris Carey.

http://sharesleuth.com/
  • Oct 15

    Rockwell Medical countersues former drug-development executive

    Rockwell Medical countersues former drug-development executive
    Rockwell Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: RMTI) has filed a countersuit against its former chief medical officer, alleging that he overstated his qualifications, breached a confidentiality agreement and made false and defamatory statements about the…
  • Oct 2

    Houston American says SEC probing its Colombian resource claim

    Houston American says SEC probing its Colombian resource claim
    Houston American Corp. (AMEX: HUSA) says the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation into the company appears to be focused on disclosures about the potential of its CPO-4 prospect in Colombia in late 2009 and early 2010.…
  • Jun 20

    Former Rockwell Medical executive alleges SEC violation

    Former Rockwell Medical executive alleges SEC violation
    The former head of drug development at Rockwell Medical Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: RMTI) says the company and its chief executive knowingly issued false and misleading press releases and violated other securities laws. Dr. Richard C. Yocum,…
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Private Funds Law Update

Private Funds Law Update

Covers private funds and alternative investments. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.privatefundslaw.com/
  • Oct 8

    SEC proposes new rules under the JOBS Act

    SEC proposes new rules under the JOBS Act
    On August 29, 2012, the SEC issued proposed rules to implement Congress' mandate, under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the "JOBS Act"), that the agency eliminate the existing ban on use of general solicitation and/or general…
  • Oct 8

    Is breaking up hard to do?

    Is breaking up hard to do?
    Click here for a discussion by Reed Smith partners Dale Gabbert and Jacqui Hatfield, together with the Funds Europe Editorial, on the issues a eurozone break-up would present for fund managers. Dale and Jacqui identify the levels at which…
  • Sep 18

    Brown v InnovatorOne: A useful CIS refresher

    Brown v InnovatorOne: A useful CIS refresher
    This post was written by Matthew Pitman and Abigail Jones. A recent case serves as a useful reminder that careful consideration should be given to what happens in practice when considering whether arrangements amount to a collective…
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RIA Compliance Blog

RIA Compliance Blog

Covers registered investment advisor regulations. By Page Perry LLC.

http://www.riacomplianceblog.com/
  • Sep 7

    California Court Decision May Allow Brokers to Expunge Their Records More Easily

    California Court Decision May Allow Brokers to Expunge Their Records More Easily
    In a decision last month, the California Court of Appeals may have opened the door for brokers to bypass the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) rigid expungement rules in order to remove matters from their CRD records. …
  • Aug 27

    States Report RIA Enforcement Cases Doubled in 2011

    States Report RIA Enforcement Cases Doubled in 2011
    The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released preliminary numbers this month showing that the number of enforcement cases brought by state regulators doubled during 2011. During that year, states brought about 400…
  • Jul 26

    Bachus SRO Bill Likely Dead This Year; Waters Introduces User Fee proposal

    Bachus SRO Bill Likely Dead This Year; Waters Introduces User Fee proposal
    Proposed legislation designed to create a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for investment advisers may not be acted on during this Congressional session, according to its sponsor, Rep. Spencer Bachus (D-Ala.). Rep. Bachus, Chairman of the…
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Iowa Banking Law Blog

Iowa Banking Law Blog

Covers case law, consumer regulations, and internet banking. By Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen.

http://www.iowabankinglawblog.com/
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Financial Reform Watch

Financial Reform Watch

Covers the government's action regarding financial reform. By Blank Rome Government Relations LLC.

http://www.financialreformwatch.com
  • Mar 13

    Capital Formation Legislation - What will the Senate Do?

    Capital Formation Legislation - What will the Senate Do?
    In rare burst of bipartisanship last week, the House of Representatives passed a capital formation bill – H.R. 3606, the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act” (JOBS Act) – by a vote of 390 to 23. Even the White House issued a…
  • Mar 2

    Senate and House Pass Bill Banning Insider Trading by Members of Congre

    Senate and House Pass Bill Banning Insider Trading by Members of Congre
    This article was originally published in the February 2012 edition of Current Developments in Securities Laws by Michael E. Plunkett, Partner, Blank Rome LLP.   On February 2, 2012, and February 9, 2012, the Senate and House of…
  • Feb 9

    Analysis: Government's Moneyball Moment

    Analysis: Government's Moneyball Moment
    The recent movie Moneyball, based on Michael Lewis’ book, describes the cash-strapped 2002 Oakland Athletics’ efforts to build a competitive team with limited resources. Oakland General Manager Billy Beane relied on sophisticated,…
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Dividends and Preferences Blawg

Dividends and Preferences Blawg

Musings on Venture Capital, Technology and Entrepreneurship. By Hank J. Heyming.

http://dividendsandpreferences.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 24

    Microsoft/Skype -- Putting Things into Perspective

    Microsoft/Skype -- Putting Things into Perspective
    {EAV:984c4a016f17013d} Microsoft acquires Skype! Largest Microsoft acquisition ever!! Facebook jilted!!! Google jilted!!!! Wait, Facebook wins through Microsoft!!!!! Wait, Microsoft overpaid by $4 billion with a B!!!!!! OMG Google just…
  • May 10

    Nerd Chic

    Nerd Chic
    Lately, I've noticed a new twist to the typical ebb and flow of the fashion wars.  It occurred to me that, for perhaps the first time in my lifetime, it is cool right now to be a nerd.
  • Apr 25

    Out and About

    Out and About
    Hey folks -- I'm getting ready to head down to the RTP area for the annual CED Venture Conference.  This year it is in downtown Raleigh, instead of Pinehurst, and looks to be bigger and better than ever. So, if anyone happens to be in the…
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Securities Fraud Attorney Blog

Securities Fraud Attorney Blog

Covers securities fraud, and other areas of securities law and banking and finance law. Published by Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP.

http://www.securitiesfraudattorneyblog.com/
  • Dec 9

    Bloomberg Update on $383M Client Case v. Citigroup

    Bloomberg Update on $383M Client Case v. Citigroup
    Below is a piece by Bloomberg on our firm's $383 million claim against Citigroup. There's more on this case on the firm's website at http://www.riklawfirm.com/ Citigroup’s Mathur Said to Depart With Hybrid Traders as Pandit Cuts Jobs By…
  • Dec 1

    American Lawyer Piece on Firm's Citigroup Case

    American Lawyer Piece on Firm's Citigroup Case
    Below is an American Lawyer piece which explains our clients' pending $383 million FINRA arbitration against Citigroup. It goes on to talk about how there are more and more large and complex cases at FINRA. It's true. As partner John Rich…
  • Nov 30

    Bloomberg Piece on $383M Client Case v. Citigroup

    Bloomberg Piece on $383M Client Case v. Citigroup
    Below is Bloomberg piece about our client's $383 million FINRA arbitration claim against Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. related to hedge funds, private equity, and derivatives. Bloomberg Citigroup Saudi Deal Haunts Pandit By Donal Griffin -…
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Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers securities fraud and investor education topics. By Block & Landsman.

http://www.investmentfraudlawyer-blog.com/
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Kueser Law Firm Blog

Kueser Law Firm Blog

Covers securities and investment fraud, as well as other consumer and investor-related issues.

http://blog.jmkesquire.com
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Big Four Blog

Big Four Blog

Covers accounting news, events and opinions by Big Four alumni.

http://bigfouralumni.blogspot.com/
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The AAO Weblog

The AAO Weblog

Deals with current accounting topics related to investment and finance. By Jack Ciesielski.

http://www.accountingobserver.com/PublicBlog/tabid/54/BlogId/1/Default.aspx
  • Nov 17

    Fair Value Puzzles: M&T Buys Wilmington Trust

    Fair Value Puzzles: M&T Buys Wilmington Trust
    First-things-first disclosure: I own M&T Bank in my accounts and in accounts of clients.
  • Feb 25

    For Your Reading Pleasure

    For Your Reading Pleasure
    Finished writing an Accounting Observer report on the FASB's recent amendments of revenue accounti
  • Feb 23

    Deciding To Decide

    Deciding To Decide
    At an open meeting tomorrow morning, the SEC's commissioners "will consider whether to publish a statement regarding its continued support for a single-set of high-quality globally accepted accounting standards and its ongoing consideration…
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Venture Law Lines

Venture Law Lines

Venture capital and startup business advice. By Suzie Dingwall Williams.

http://venturelaw.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 17

    When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

    When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll
    Bloomberg reports that the patent licensing office at the University of New Mexico has launched a lawsuit against Intel alleging infringement of a UNM patent for a process of making circuit boards.The lawsuit comes on the heels of rumoured…
  • Nov 16

    What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb

    What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb
    This morning the blogosphere was abuzz with news that Blackberry had removed KIK from the Blackberry APP World store, without apparently providing any reason for doing so. It's not clear whether this is actually the case, but let's assume for…
  • Sep 23

    Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd

    Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd
    The value of a severance agreements for departing CEOs lies not only in how much they promise to pay, but in what protection it preserves. Mark Hurd's agreement with HP sets out some of the subtleties that you should ensure your own…
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Inside Sarbanes Oxley

Inside Sarbanes Oxley

Covers Sarbanes-Oxley and compliance.

http://www.insidesarbanesoxley.com/
  • Sep 10

    Whistleblowing – What you need to know about the Dodd-Frank Act

    Whistleblowing – What you need to know about the Dodd-Frank Act
    If your organization isn’t already offering incentives to ferret out inappropriate behaviors, the new Dodd-Frank Act and whistleblowing rewards just might (and could make your company the next public spectacle). Deloitte’s…
  • May 26

    Internal Audit: The Continuous Conundrum

    Internal Audit: The Continuous Conundrum
    The department painstakingly went through its inventory of SOX controls to determine which ones could be assessed just by analyzing data in company systems. Then data-analytic scripts were written to allow exceptions to be found. Now, for…
  • May 26

    How to choose the right nonexecutive board leader

    How to choose the right nonexecutive board leader
    Ever since stock-listing requirements prompted many US companies to name an independent director to serve as the chairman, lead director, or presiding director of the board, these companies have been grappling with what, exactly, this board…
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VentureBlog

VentureBlog

Covers entrepreneurial success, legal issues, management issues, presenting your company, and more. By David Hornik.

http://ventureblog.com/
  • Jun 7

    Ten Years of Venture Capital: Just Getting Started

    Ten Years of Venture Capital: Just Getting Started
    Over this weekend I celebrated my tenth anniversary as a Venture Capitalist. When I joined August Capital 10 years ago, things weren't so different than they are today. There had been a period of real exuberance in venture investing but it…
  • May 7

    What a Fucking Waste of Time

    What a Fucking Waste of Time
    One of the lead tech stories this week concerned the wild and crazy early days of Facebook. According to David Kirkpatrick's soon to be released book, "The Facebook Effect," Mark Zuckerberg used to have business cards that read "I'm CEO ...…
  • Apr 2

    Why the Time for Mobile is Now

    Why the Time for Mobile is Now
    I was at a party the other night to celebrate the first anniversary of Nokia's "Ideas Project." The "Ideas Project" is an effort to bring together a diverse group of smart folks to share their thoughts on the evolution of media.
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The Big Do-Over

The Big Do-Over

Covers financial regulation. By Wendy Fried.

http://www.thebigdo-over.com/
  • Apr 28

    Lloyd and Me: Goldman Hysteria, Revisited

    Lloyd and Me: Goldman Hysteria, Revisited
    In my last post, I suggested that the ranting in Congress over Goldman’s practices was a tad overdone, thus gleaning some interesting personal insults from Goldman-hating Seeking Alpha readers.Guys, ya got me; Lloyd Blankfein bribed me to…
  • Apr 27

    Goldman Hysteria: Put Away Childish Thing

    Goldman Hysteria: Put Away Childish Thing
    Kenneth Griffin, head of the Citadel hedge fund, says it's "childish" to use the uproar over Goldman’s Abacus deal as a basis for regulatory reform.I feel ya, Ken. There are good reasons to be angry at Goldman, but this is turning into an…
  • Apr 21

    Citi, the FCIC, and The End of History

    Citi, the FCIC, and The End of History
    Yesterday I saw a preteen kid wearing a T-shirt that said: “I’m surrounded by idiots.” Bill Thomas, Vice Chair of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, should totally have worn that shirt to the Commission’s last hearing.As former…
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The PSLRA Nugget

The PSLRA Nugget

Covers securities class action case law. By Christopher S. Jones.

http://pslranugget.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 3

    The Nugget is Moving to a New Home

    The Nugget is Moving to a New Home
    Please update your bookmarks, as the PSLRA Nugget is moving to a new easier to remember website address.  Also if you are getting this by email, and you would like to continue getting it that way, you just need to go to
  • Feb 2

    Yes Shorter is Better (at least in legal briefing)

    Yes Shorter is Better (at least in legal briefing)
    OK, you know who you are.  The serial page extension requesters.  But Judge, we have to have 100 pages to explain it.  I know, I know, we've all done it.  And yes I agree sometimes it's necessary.  But District Judge Joy Flowers Conti…
  • Mar 18

    Confidential Sources Still Alive & Kicking

    Confidential Sources Still Alive & Kicking
    What's that? You thought Tellabs banned confidential witnesses? Well, let's not get carried away here, as there's certainly at least two ways to read that opinion. Of course, after the 7th Circuit decided Higginbotham v. Baxter, it was…
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Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blog

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blog

Features a skeptical lawyer's take on financial reform, Wall Street and white collar crime.

http://attyrtamaradesilva.wordpress.com
  • Aug 19

    Fat Tail and the Bail Out

    Fat Tail and the Bail Out
    “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain
  • Aug 19

    Market Transparency

    Market Transparency
    Market Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Misses the Mark R. Tamara de Silva February 22, 2009
  • Aug 19

    Proposed Regulation

    Proposed Regulation
    Proposed Regulations, If Needed, Ought to Value Assets Better R. Tamara de Silva August 19, 2009 Are the United States Treasury, along with the Executive and Legislative branches looking everywhere but at the causes of the financial crisis…
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