jurisdiction

Does FINRA have jurisdiction over me? This is a question that I regularly field at the outset of regulatory engagements. My answer differs depending on a number of factors, including the nature of a person’s role and duties at a firm, his or her registration status, when the alleged misconduct occurred, whether he or she…

Here is Part II of Ken Berg’s analysis of constitutional defenses that have been raised in response to the SEC’s increased use of administrative proceedings.  In the interest of full disclosure, note that the Malouf case referenced towards the end is one that Heidi VonderHeide and I are handling.  In addition, it also worth mentioning…

It is a simple fact that a broker-dealer has no obligation to supervise a disclosed outside business activity. How do I know?  FINRA has said so.  This, for instance, comes straight from Reg Notice 05-50:  “Rule 3030 does not require that the firm supervise or even approve an outside business activity, although a…

So, you’re a registered rep, working for a broker-dealer. Necessarily, you are registered with and subject to the oversight of FINRA, not a particularly happy proposition.  But at least you can take comfort in the fact that while FINRA may have the right to stick its nose into your securities business, what you do away…

The Illinois Appellate Court issued an opinion this week with important repercussions for financial institutions who step in and take over the assets of failed institutions.

In a case of “first impression in Illinois,” the Illinois Appellate Court held that Illinois courts lacked jurisdiction to consider a motion to vacate an arbitration award where the…