The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): What You Should Do Now to Prepare
Michelle L. Jacko wrote a Legal Tip for Jacko Law Group titled The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): What You Should Do Now to Prepare in June, 2019.… Read More
Former Online Marketing Company Executives Settle Charges of Inflating Operating Metrics
Three former executives of Endurance International Group Holdings and Constant Contact Inc., acquired by Endurance in 2016, have settled charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for reporting inflated subscription metrics for their web hosting and internet-based marketing…
SEC Enforcement Action Against Leonard S. Schwartz: Testimonials, Social Media, and the Advisers Act of 1940
In looking at the recent enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) against Create Your Fate, LLC, let’s first consider these two recent publications by governing bodies concerning the use of testimonials contained in internet or social…
Remember, It’s Not Just What You Say, But How and Where You Say It
Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an Order Instituting Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings against ZPR Investment Management, Inc. (“ZPR”) and Max E. Zavanelli (“Zavanelli”) alleging that ZPR and Zavanelli made false and misleading advertisements in several financial magazines…
Investment Adviser Performance Marketing and Advertising – What You Need to Know
Michelle L. Jacko wrote the article titled Investment Adviser Performance Marketing and Advertising – What You Need to Know which was published in the Wolters Kluwer July/August 2012 publication. … Read More
New Guidance for Investment Advisers & Social Media: Should Advisers Dislike Their Likes?
On January 4th the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a cease and desist order against an Illinois man, Anthony Fields, posing as a Registered Investment Adviser (“RIA”) who was using his LinkedIn account to scam investors, “offer[ing] more than…
Understanding the Potential and Limits of Investment Adviser Advertising
Michelle L. Jacko wrote the article titled Understanding the Potential and Limits of Investment Adviser Advertising which was published in the Journal of Securities Law May, 2010 issue. … Read More
Who’s Risking Your Business? (Part II)
Michelle L. Jacko wrote the article titled “Who’s Risking Your Business? (Part II)” which was published in the Bank Advisor January/February 2009 publication. … Read More