Stock fraud can be a daunting experience for investors, but understanding how to identify and respond to it can protect you and your investments. Stock fraud, often called securities fraud, involves deceptive practices in the stock market that lead to investors making...
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How to identify securities and investment fraud
In the ever-evolving world of finance, finding new investment opportunities can be easy. Yet, there is also an abundance of fraudulent schemes that prey on investors. Fortunately, recognizing the warning signs can help you safeguard your financial future....
What to know about pump-and-dump schemes
A pump-and-dump scheme is a type of securities fraud in which the price of a stock or other asset is artificially inflated ("pumped") through publication of false or misleading statements. Once the price goes up, the fraudsters sell off ("dump") their shares at the...
Key elements of securities fraud class actions
Securities fraud class actions are lawsuits filed by investors who have purchased a company’s securities at artificially inflated prices as a result of the public dissemination of false and misleading statements by company insiders. These lawsuits aim to recover...
Edelson Lechtzin LLP – a leader in securities fraud class actions
At , we are committed to protecting the rights of investors who have been harmed by securities fraud. Securities fraud occurs when a company misrepresents or withholds important information that could impact the value of its securities,...
SPAC litigation – holding blank check companies accountable
Special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”), also known as “blank check companies,” have emerged in recent years as a popular way for the public to invest in private companies. As the popularity of SPACs has increased, so too has private litigation and SEC...