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California’s Tender Rule in Foreclosure Suits: Any way around it?

This article discusses the legal doctrine of "Tender." When bringing certain types of lawsuits, one must tender the amount of the debt to have standing to sue. However, there are certain exceptions to the tender requirement.

Stopping a Foreclosure Sale by Obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction

This article advises on your rights to bring litigation against your lender regarding violations of the California Homeowners Bill of Rights and the various court remedies.

Monthly Mortgage Payments About to Increase for HAMP Recipients

This Article contains information regarding the 2009 Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and future increased payment adjustments

SEC Charges CEO & CFO with Sarbanes Oxley Violations

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Marc Sherman, the CEO and Edward Cummings, the CFO of a Florida-based computer equipment company for misrepresenting to external auditors and the investing public the state of its internal controls over financial reporting.

SEC Charges CEO & CFO with Sarbanes Oxley Violations

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Marc Sherman, the CEO and Edward Cummings, the CFO of a Florida-based computer equipment company for misrepresenting to external auditors and the investing public the state of its internal controls over financial reporting.

SEC Charges Minister, Thomas Lawler, With Securities Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) filed fraud charges and sought emergency relief, against Thomas Lawler, a resident of Snellville, Georgia and a self-proclaimed minister, and his company, Freedom Foundation USA LLC for fraudulently offering and selling fictitious securities.

Going Public Benefits for Foreign Companies

Foreign companies seeking to raise capital often turn to the U.S. capital markets. Foreign issuers can rely on exemption from registration or register a securities offering with the SEC.

Penny Stock Bars 101

The Securities & Exchange Commission has the authorization to bar an individual from certain conduct (“SEC Bar”) under the Securities Enforcement Remedies and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 (the “Remedies Act”). SEC Bars are injunctions that must be granted by a court.

Rule 144 Checklist l Securities Lawyer 101

The Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) requires the sale of a security to be registered under the Securities Act, unless the security or transaction qualifies for an exemption from registration.

The Emerging Growth Company & Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statements

In order to qualify for many of the benefits created by Title I of the JOBS Act, an issuer must qualify as an Emerging Growth Company (“EGC”).

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