Thursday, April 04, 2013

Sixth Circuit -- SEC v. Sierra Brokerage Services, Inc

SEC shift in theory of the case at the summary judgment stage from fraud-based to non-fraud-based (investors as stockholders) did not unduly harm deft's ability to defend.

Broker was a control person under Rule 144, given shareholder agreement.

Stock powers made broker a beneficial owner of the securities.

Sufficient scienter for injunction.

SEC v. Sierra Brokerage Services, Inc 
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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