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Securities fraud and insider trading
The most common white-collar crime is fraud concerning securities. This
fraud is chargeable when a person (or corporation/entity) violates federal
securities laws during the purchase or sale of securities. Violations
of such laws can occur in a number of different ways.
The
Act of 1933 is one of the primary governing bodies for federal securities law. Breaches
of federal law include the following:
- "Purchasing or selling unregistered securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission" (SEC)
- Insider trading
- Purposefully making false statements or important omissions of fact in documents supplied to the SEC
- Participating in interstate discussions with potential buyers of securities, wherein negotiations employ any type of plan to defraud (including statements or omissions of fact that are intended to mislead buyers)
The following elements must be evinced for a defendant to be convicted of securities fraud:
- The defendant used a plan or device to defraud someone; made a false statement concerning a material fact; or did not disclose a material fact, which resulted in misleading statements from the defendant
- The defendant's acts (or omissions) were connected with the purchase or sale of securities
- The defendant used the telephone or mail in connection with these acts (or omissions)
- The defendant acted in an effort to defraud buyers or sellers of securities
The resulting consequences of this white-collar crime can involve years behind bars and millions of dollars in fines (for a corporation).
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Mark Bederow came to the rescue on the worst day of my life. He represented me after a manic episode in 2016 during which I'd been violent. (At the time I was untreated and unmedicated for bipolar 1. I wrote a book about my very fortunate journey to acceptance and better health called BURN RATE: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind, published 2022.) Under Mark's care, the case was ultimately dismissed and expunged. Forever grateful to Mark for shining light during the darkest days of my life. He is a wonderful human being and an outstanding attorney, and it is a privilege that I was able to work with him. I feel lucky, and I wish Mark's services for anyone dealing with anything, including a mental health issue that becomes a criminal matter.- A.D.
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As a retired attorney I only have good things to say about this criminal law specialist. Unfortunately for those of us who live in Florida he works in New York State- A.Z.
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Mark was a pleasure to work with. He answered my calls and questions very promptly, and provided expert legal knowledge to help me get my son's case dismissed. Would highly recommend Mark.- C.E.
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Mark is fantastic. He's as honest as you can get, and his knowledge and confidence is unparalleled. I trust him implicitly when it comes to making legal decisions. He's a pleasure to work with.- M.H.
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We have dealt with many lawyers in the past several years and 99% of them want the most amount of money to do the least amount of work. Mark Bederow is not your typical lawyer. He’s the only lawyer I’ve ever met that actually listens to his client’s suggestions and utilizes their input, and if he doesn’t he explains why. I’ve never met a lawyer as intelligent, passionate about winning, and completely in his client’s corner. Mark Bederow is brilliant, he is a champion of justice, and his love for the law is evident as he relentlessly fights for his clients. He is definitely the best criminal lawyer in NYC, and quite possibly NY State.- A.F.
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Mark made a world of difference in the outcome of a much less than favorable case.- M.W. & L. W.
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After over a decade of battling government corruption in NY State, I was introduced to Mark Bederow. Since retaining Mark, who's expertise is finding justice for those abused by the legal system, I have made giant steps toward obtaining justice and getting my life back.- K.C.
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