Meaghan A Kelly

Meaghan A Kelly

April 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The Importance of the 'How' and the 'Why' in SEC Settlements

This article highlights two recent settled actions—'In the Matter of Andeavor' and 'In the Matter of App Annie'—both of which are generally perceived to involve expansive interpretations of the securities laws. Both of these first-of-its-kind settlements also appear to lack detailed discussion of how or why the conduct at issue gave rise to the specific charged violations of the securities laws.

By Michael J. Osnato Jr. and Meaghan A. Kelly

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