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Affinity Fraud: A Hidden Threat to Investors Highlighted by the Wilkinson Family Speaker Series

Affinity fraud, a pernicious form of investment fraud targeting specific groups with shared identities, took center stage at the University of Oklahoma College of Law’s Wilkinson Family Speaker Series. This series, generously funded by Bruce Wilkinson, a 1969 OU College of Law alumnus, aims to educate students, alumni, and the broader Oklahoma community about critical issues in securities fraud and investor protection. Bruce Wilkinson's vision for the series is rooted in his deep appreciation for his legal education, even though he never practiced law. He recognized the importance of giving back to the institution that played a significant role in his life. The series is designed to provide practical, real-world insights that benefit not only law students but also anyone with an interest in investing. The second annual series, held in March of 2023, began with an opening dinner where OU Law Dean Katheleen Guzman presented alarming statistics from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Over 25,000 complaints involving securities [...]

By |July 8th, 2024|Blog|
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SEC Secures $4.5 Billion Settlement in Landmark Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Case

On June 13, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a landmark settlement with Terraform Labs PTE, Ltd. and its CEO, Do Kwon, totaling over $4.5 billion. This resolution follows a unanimous jury verdict that held the defendants liable for orchestrating fraud involving crypto asset securities, resulting in massive investor losses when the scheme unraveled. Uncovering the Fraud In a nine-day jury trial held in April, the extent of Terraform Labs and Do Kwon’s deception was brought to light. The SEC presented evidence showing that the defendants had misled investors about the use of the Terraform block chain to settle transactions and the stability of their crypto asset security, UST. When UST de-pegged from the U.S. dollar in May 2022, its value, along with Terraform’s other tokens, plummeted to nearly zero, erasing $40 billion in market value almost overnight. This collapse caused devastating financial losses for countless investors, including many retail investors who had trusted Terraform’s false claims and [...]

By |July 2nd, 2024|Blog|
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