Securities and Exchange Commission v. Lam, et al. was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on September 22, 2022, claiming Defendants Brian Lam (“Lam”), Nathan Nguyen (“Nguyen”), NineSquare Capital Partners LLC (“NineSquare Capital”),
Ponzi Perspectives
Analysis, Impact, and Outlook on Ponzi Scheme Litigation
Ponzi Perspectives, published by McGuireWoods LLP, focuses on legal developments related to Ponzi scheme litigation. The blog tracks and analyzes complaints filed in federal and state courts, covering cases involving traditional and emerging Ponzi schemes, including those related to cryptocurrency, clean energy tax credits, and other alternative investments. It discusses government enforcement actions by agencies such as the SEC and CFTC, as well as civil litigation initiated by defrauded investors and court-appointed receivers. The blog also addresses legal standards for claims against financial institutions accused of aiding and abetting fraud, and provides insights into trends and practical considerations for parties involved in Ponzi-related disputes.
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New Complaint – SEC v. JMJ Capital Group and Richard Lee Ramirez
SEC v. JMJ Capital Group and Richard Lee Ramirez is a Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) enforcement action filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California on September 30, 2022. JMJ Capital Group (“JMJ”) is a…
New Complaint – Damian as Receiver of Today’s Growth Consultant, Inc. v. Core Financial Outsourcing of Chicago, LLC
On August 31, 2022, Plaintiff Melanie E. Damian, in her capacity as the Court-Appointed Receiver for Today’s Growth Consultant, Inc. d/b/a The Income Store (“TGC”) (the “Receiver”) filed a complaint against Defendant Core Financial Outsourcing of Chicago (“Core Financial”) in…
New Complaint – U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. Giri, et al.
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. Giri, et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on August 11, 2022, claiming violations of several provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Regulations.…
New Complaint – Guo, et al. v. Robl, et al.
Guo, et al. v. Robl, et al. was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on August 8, 2022. Plaintiffs assert claims of fraudulent inducement, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, civil racketeering under RICO,…
New Complaint – SEC v. Vladimir Okhotnikov, et al.
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Okhotnikov was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on August 1, 2022, claiming violations of several provisions of the Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act in connection with…
New Complaint – SEC v. Alexandra Robert, et al.
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Alexandra Robert et al. was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on July 26, 2022, claiming violations of several provisions of the Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act.…
Ponzi Perspectives: 2022 Midyear Roundup
McGuireWoods’ Ponzi Litigation team launched its Ponzi Perspectives blog in early 2021. Since that time, our focus is to track key cases and decisions that have the potential to influence controlling law on Ponzi-related issues. The blog also offers analysis…
New Complaint – SEC v. Boron Capital, LLC, et. al.
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Boron Capital, LLC et al. was filed in the Northern District Court of Texas, Lubbock Division on June 14, 2022, claiming violations of several provisions of the Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act. Specifically, the…
New Complaint – Conlan v. Alternative Asset Management Acquisition Corp.
Conlan v. Alternative Asset Management Acquisition Corp. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on June 14, 2022, claiming Defendants illegally profited from violations of securities laws. The complaint seeks to avoid multiple actual…