Churning is illegal and unethical

Churning is a breach of securities laws. According to the SEC, churning occurs when a broker engages in excessive buying and selling of securities in a customer’s account to generate commissions that benefit the broker. Churning usually occurs in stocks but lately the trend is moving toward mutual funds. Mutual funds are easier to trade […]

Business Law Is Rarely Simple: Call a Miami Business Attorney

Even the “simplest” breach of contract case can be time-consuming and complicated. But worldwide internet connectivity is adding new, unforeseen implications to business law, whether it concerns intellectual property, online business reviews, or even social media interaction on sites like Facebook. It’s up to the Miami business attorney, like those at Mathews Giberson, LLP, to […]

What a Miami Business Lawyer Does for Businesses and Individuals

No one can guarantee investment success. In fact, if a financial planner or investment adviser promises unrealistic gains, you should be very wary. However, sometimes investment advice crosses the line, such as when an investment adviser urges clients to buy a stock he or she is actively trying to sell knowing the share price is […]

Molycorp, Inc. Investigated by SEC

On November 9, 2012, Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE: MCP) announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requested information from the Company. According to Molycorp’s news release, the SEC’s formal order of investigation seeks information pertaining to, among other things, the accuracy of Molycorp’s public disclosures. According to Molycorp, it is a leading rare earth and […]

Mathews Wallace Sponsors Race Car

Mathews Giberson, LLP sponsors a custom engineered race car for Rick Blackburn. The car is competing in the 61st running of the Mobil 1 Six Hours of Sebring on Saturday, March 16th, 2013. This race is America’s oldest and most prestigious sports car endurance race that recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. The car will also […]