SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION v. MINTZ et al

Track this case

Case Number:

1:23-cv-03201

Court:

New Jersey

Nature of Suit:

Securities/Commodities

Judge:

Renee Marie Bumb

Firms

Government Agencies

  1. January 26, 2026

    SEC Tells Judge Chat Records Bolster Its Short-Selling Claims

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for an early victory on certain claims against an investment adviser and its managing partner accused of engaging in an illicit short-selling scheme, arguing the managing partner's online messages and his own admission that he'd made a "poor business decision" support a finding in its favor.

  2. March 19, 2024

    SEC's Naked Short-Selling Suit Against NJ Firm To Continue

    A New Jersey federal judge has ruled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission can largely proceed with its case against a trader and his firm accused of reaping $2 million from an illegal short-selling scheme, but said it cannot seek civil penalties for alleged trading that occurred in three securities.