As you lead or grow a business, you may be privy to information that your shareholders do not have. You may think there’s nothing wrong with using it to your personal financial advantage. And you may believe doing so will help you reach a position of greater security....
Trying the most complex issues
for over 30 years.
Trying the most complex issues for over 30 years.
Securities Litigation
A breach of fiduciary duty can lead to securities litigation
Business owners in Colorado who want to see their companies flourish often deal in securities. Having to report to and keep shareholders happy is not always an easy thing to do. If one is not careful, claims of breach of fiduciary duty may come one's way. When this...
Colorado securities litigation: Accused of or victim of churning?
Securities is a risky business for Colorado residents to be involved in -- regardless if one is a broker or portfolio manager in charge of trading or a client who is trying to meet certain investment goals. A number of things can go wrong; being accused of or being a...
Is there an alternative to securities litigation?
When dealing in securities, questions will, at some point, arise over the cause of investment losses. It happens. If there is a concern that the losses resulted from actions not related to standard market fluctuations, legal action may be taken against the party or...
Securities Fraud Misconceptions
Although shareholders may generally know they have certain rights provided by federal law, they may be unclear on what constitutes securities fraud. In the broadest sense, the term covers any deceptive practice used to induce investors into buying or selling...