Florida Securities Law Blog

It is important to know when to arbitrate and when to litigate. Generally speaking, there are many advantages to choosing arbitration over litigation, but unfortunately arbitration is not always the best option. Understanding your best move is critical to settling a...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission aims to protect investors and maintain fair markets. Part of this mission includes investigating possible securities fraud.  If you have independent information about fraud related to a securities transaction, you may be...

Investing in the stock market or into individual accounts is a calculated risk that many people can make quite a bit of money from. Like anything, however, it takes practice to become a skilled investor or trader. Many people find it much easier to have professionals...

Investing is difficult on its own, even without having to worry about unscrupulous persons acting on your behalf. It is important to understand the rights and obligations you have as an investor working with third parties. One of the key elements to understand is...

Those involved in Florida's business circuit know what is or is not kosher in the business world. One of the most common illegal activities you may hear mentioned is insider trading.  You may know that it is illegal, but do you know the why behind this? It is...

People may resolve a dispute through litigation, but not all cases have to go to court. Often, arbitration is an effective alternative dispute resolution method that can save time and money.  Arbitration may be voluntary or mandatory, and many companies include it in...

There are many types of investment fraud you and your parents could fall victim to, including Ponzi schemes, advance fee fraud, market manipulation fraud and pyramid schemes, states the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Compared with other age groups, fraudsters may...

When it comes to investment fraud, detecting wrongdoing is tough in many instances. In fact, it is often especially hard to identify unsuitable investment advice, which is often very costly for victims. When someone suffers major losses as a result of bad advice,...

Florida investors face hurdles whether they are seasons or new to the scene. Some of these hurdles come from investment fraud schemes. Many experts can detect some of these schemes with ease. But fraudsters change up their tactics and tricks. To succeed at dodging...

Disputes that break out between business professionals who handle securities may take different forms. An individual broker may have a dispute with a brokerage firm. Investors may have disagreements with one another over securities or employment issues. While...