Joseph Dever, chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement Group, co-authored Chapter 16: “SEC Market Manipulation Investigations” in the 2023 edition of SEC Compliance and Enforcement Answer Book, published by the Practising Law Institute and edited by Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.
The Answer Book covers each step in the enforcement process, from the early stages of an investigation through document production and investigative testimony to the Wells process, settlement negotiations, and litigation. In addition, it discusses accounting and financial reporting, market manipulation, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, cryptocurrency, investigations of insider trading, as well as special issues related to investigations of attorneys, accountants, and those identified by whistleblowers.
To read Joe’s chapter, click here.