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A “blank check company,” more formally known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), was virtually unheard of ten years ago. However, as fewer companies have been able to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) on their own, SPACs skyrocketed in popularity. By 2020, half of all IPOs were tied to a SPAC, and the largest of these included billion-dollar deals. But the rise of SPACs has led to their abuse—taking advantage of investors—and a resulting crackdown by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Whether you’re working in the financial sectors steering investors to SPACs or more directly involved in a SPAC, you should be aware that they are one of the SEC’s top enforcement priorities. And if you know of SPAC-related wrongdoing, you should consider becoming an SEC whistleblower. In the following posts, we’ll explore SPACs and the SEC’s increasing policing of them.A “blank check company,” more formally known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), was virtually unheard of ten years ago. However, as fewer companies have been able to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) on their own, SPACs skyrocketed in popularity. By 2020, half of all IPOs were tied to a SPAC, and the largest of these included billion-dollar deals. But the rise of SPACs has led to their abuse—taking advantage of investors—and a resulting crackdown by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Continue reading

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Mutual funds are required to use a standard methodology to calculate their performance. But there’s no such requirement for hedge funds. That’s because hedge funds frequently invest in illiquid or otherwise difficult-to-value securities. However, that doesn’t mean hedge funds have a green light to misreport their valuations or prices. They still must be accurate and truthful. For example, advisers should identify the fund’s net asset value (NAV): It should be clear if the fund’s performance data reflects the fund’s cash and the assets or if the numbers are the manager’s estimate of changes in value. The performance data should also state if it includes any deductions for expenses or fees. Mutual funds are required to use a standard methodology to calculate their performance. But there’s no such requirement for hedge funds. That’s because hedge funds frequently invest in illiquid or otherwise difficult-to-value securities. However, that doesn’t mean hedge funds have a green light to misreport their valuations or prices. They still must be accurate and truthful. Continue reading

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Scott Silver and David Chase were selected as top-rated securities litigation attorneys by Super Lawyers for 2022. Scott received the same award in 2021, and was previously selected for Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list. David Chase was selected to Super Lawyers for years 2006-2007, 2009-2019, and 2021-2022. Scott and David can represent you as an SEC whistleblower if you have timely, credible, and original information or analysis information regarding stock market manipulations, Ponzi schemes, theft of investor funds, false public filings and press releases, accounting fraud, payment of bribes to secure foreign business, and any other misconduct involving investments and the financial markets.Scott Silver and David Chase were selected as top-rated securities litigation attorneys by Super Lawyers for 2022. Scott received the same award in 2021, and was previously selected for Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list. David Chase was selected to Super Lawyers for years 2006-2007, 2009-2019, and 2021-2022. Continue reading

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