On September 10, 2020, the Unites States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil Complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against defendants RRBB Asset Management, LLC and Carl S. Schwartz. According to the “Summary” contained in the SEC’s Complaint, Schwartz engaged in “cherry picking,”…
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Silver Law Group Investigates Jiayin Group Inc. (JFIN) On Behalf Of Shareholders
Silver Law Group is investigating Jiayin Group Inc. (JFIN) on behalf of investors in the company regarding whether the company and its officers or directors engaged in securities fraud. If you have losses from investing in Jiayin Group Inc. (JFIN) stock, contact Silver Law Group for a no-cost consultation at…
SEC Sues Geoffrey Thompson For Fraudulent Securities Offering In Failed Cannabis Company, Covalent
On September 3, 2020, the Unites States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commenced a civil action against Illinois resident Geoffrey Thompson. According to the SEC’s Complaint, from July 2014 through June 2019, an entity founded and controlled by Thompson, Covalent Collective, Inc., offered several different types of investments to approximately…
Moloney Securities Broker Jeffrey Cohen Hit With Unsuitability Allegations
Jeffrey Cohen (CRD: #2528929) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed by Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC (CRD#:282448) of Henderson, NV. His previous employers include Moloney Investment Advisory LLC (CRD#:282140) of Laguna Miguel, CA, Moloney Securities Co., Inc. (CRD#:38535) also of Henderson, and Western International Securities, Inc. (CRD#:39262),…
FINRA Bars Dennis J. Murphy From Securities Industry After Investigation Into Unsuitable Trading
Dennis J. Murphy (a/k/a Dennis James Murphy) (CRD# 4840274), a previously-registered broker, has been barred from the securities industry by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for failing to appear for testimony in connection with a FINRA investigation concerning his employer’s supervision of potentially unsuitable trading. Failing to cooperate with…
Arthur Hoffman Barred From Securities Industry Following FINRA Investigation
Arthur Hoffman (a/k/a Arthur Stewart Hoffman, “Art S. Hoffman”, CRD# 3193754) has been barred from the securities industry following his failure to provide documents and information in a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) investigation into his suspension from employment for violation of company policies. Hoffman allegedly sold to his clients…
SEC Brings Charges Against David Hu, Founder Of International Investment Group, LLCC, For Allegedly Orchestrating $60 Million Ponzi Scheme
On July 17, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), brought fraud charges against David Hu, the co-founder and chief investment officer of International Investment Group (IIG), in Manhattan federal district court. A link to the charges can be found here. The SEC is charging Hu with running multiple fraudulent…
SEC Issues Investor Alert Urging Caution For “Broadly Advertised” Investments
The SEC’s Division of Enforcement’s Retail Strategy Task Force and Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) have released an investor alert encouraging investors to be careful when investing in offerings that are “broadly advertised”. Did you invest with an unregistered stockbroker? Investments take many forms; many securities are investments…
Blink Charging Company (BLNK) Subject Of Class Action Lawsuit For Investors
Blink Charging Company (BLNK) is the subject of a class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors, alleging securities fraud. Investors may have claims to recover losses. If you have losses from investing in Blink Charging Company (BLNK) stock, contact Silver Law Group for a no-cost consultation…
FINRA Suspends Registered Individuals For Violations Of FINRA Rules August 2020
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for August 2020, the following individuals were suspended from FINRA and cannot currently work for a FINRA brokerage firm for failing to provide FINRA with information it requested or to keep information current with FINRA pursuant to FINRA rules. However, these individuals remain bound by…