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Investment Lawyers Representing Victims of Corporate Fraud Nationwide
Corporate fraud is a concern for investors nationwide. Fraud committed by public and private corporations can take many different forms, and when corporate fraud leads to investment losses, defrauded investors can take legal action to hold bad actors accountable.
Our firm provides experienced legal representation for victims of corporate fraud. If you have suffered investment losses due to corporate greed, material misrepresentations or omissions, or any other form of corporate misconduct, our lawyers can work to recover your losses on your behalf. We have decades of experience holding corporations accountable, and we leverage this experience to secure justice for investors throughout the United States.
Common Forms of Corporate Fraud
Our lawyers represent investors in cases involving all forms of corporate fraud. This includes (but is not limited to) cases involving:
Corporate Accounting Fraud
Corporate accounting fraud involves misrepresenting a company’s financial condition in order to make the company appear more profitable or financially stable than it actually is. While this can prop up a company’s share price in the short term, it can also cause investors to pay artificially inflated prices for their shares, and it can lead to substantial investment losses when the fraud comes to light. Accounting fraud was the issue behind the Enron scandal in the early 2000s—which led to the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX)—and it remains a very real concern for investors today.
Corporate Reporting and Disclosure Fraud
Along with accounting fraud, other forms of corporate reporting and disclosure fraud can lead to substantial investor losses as well. Under federal securities laws, publicly traded companies have a legal duty to file periodic public reports, and they must file interim reports to disclose various types of significant transactions and events. Failing to file required reports, misrepresenting material information in public filings and omitting material information from corporate disclosures are all common issues that can give rise to investment fraud claims under federal law.
ERISA Violations
Employers that administer retirement accounts and other investment plans for their employees must comply with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Unfortunately, ERISA violations are common as well. These violations can also leave investors facing substantial losses—and, when this happens, engaging an experienced corporate fraud lawyer is the first step toward pursuing a financial recovery.
Fraudulent Misrepresentations and Omissions
Whether made in public filings, investor solicitations, marketing materials or elsewhere, fraudulent misrepresentations and omissions can provide clear grounds for investors to pursue corporate fraud claims. Misrepresentations and omissions involving past financial performance, future financial prospects, investment risks and many other issues can justify claims for financial compensation. If you believe that you were misled into making a bad investment, you should consult with a corporate fraud lawyer promptly.
Illegal Unregistered Securities Offerings
While companies can conduct unregistered securities offerings under Regulation D, Regulation CF and various other federal securities regulations, doing so requires strict compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements. When companies conduct non-compliant, unregistered offerings, this can also provide clear grounds to pursue a claim for corporate fraud. We handle cases involving unregistered initial public offerings (IPOs), non-compliant Regulation D and Regulation CF offerings, and other illegal unregistered securities offerings.
Insider Trading
Federal securities laws prohibit insider trading in order to protect retail investors who lack access to material nonpublic information (MNPI). But, despite this prohibition, insider trading remains prevalent. When corporate insiders take advantage of their access to MNPI, and when retail investors suffer losses as a result, these investors can—and should—take legal action.
Stock Price Manipulation
Along with insider trading, various other prohibited corporate practices can result in the manipulation of a company’s stock price. This includes everything from making false statements about innovations, contract awards and investments to engaging in pump-and-dump schemes that artificially inflate a company’s stock price with the expectation that it will come crashing back down. Essentially, all forms of stock price manipulation are prohibited, and manipulative practices can provide defrauded investors with clear legal rights.
Do You Have a Corporate Fraud Claim?
When companies and corporate insiders engage in fraud, it is their investors who pay the price. As a result, in addition to prohibiting corporate fraud, federal securities laws also provide clear paths for defrauded investors to hold corporations and their insiders accountable. With this in mind, you may have a corporate fraud claim if:
- You Suffered Investment Losses – To pursue a corporate fraud claim, you must be able to clearly demonstrate that you suffered investment losses that were not the result of ordinary market forces. If you think that you may be a victim of corporate fraud, our lawyers can assist with determining if a fraud claim is warranted.
- Your Losses Are the Result of Corporate Fraud – Beyond demonstrating that your investment losses were not the result of ordinary market forces, you must also be able to affirmatively demonstrate why your losses occurred. As we said above, corporate fraud can take many different forms, and you must be able to point to the specific fraudulent act, misrepresentation or omission that warrants legal action. Our lawyers can assist with this as well, and we will rely on our extensive experience to evaluate all potential causes of action.
- It Is Not Too Late to Take Legal Action – If you have a corporate fraud claim, time is of the essence. The longer you wait to take action, the more difficult it could become to prove your legal rights and successfully pursue a financial recovery. Given that this is the case, if you have questions about your legal rights, we strongly encourage you to contact us right away.
Schedule a Free Consultation at Zamansky LLC
If you need more information about seeking to recover investment losses resulting from corporate fraud, an experienced investment lawyer at Zamansky LLC can explain everything you need to know. To schedule a free consultation as soon as possible, call 212-742-1414 or tell us how we can reach you online today.