SEC Disgorgement Authority Would Expand in National Defense Authorization Act
The National Defense Authorization Act approved by Congress last week would extend to 10 years the time for the SEC to file disgorgement claims for scienter-based violations. It also would toll the limitations period while a party is outside of the United States. As of this writing, the bill awaits the President’s signature.
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