· 12/4/1973
Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 94,300 Securities and Exchange Commission v. Spectrum, Ltd., Stuart Schiffman
Citations
- 489 F.2d 535
- 1973 U.S. App. LEXIS 6683
How courts have described this case
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- rejecting the argument that a requirement of investigation would impose too great a burden on business activities
- \unique and pivotal role\ of legal profession in distribution of securities justifies higher-than-usual standard of conduct
- “unique and pivotal role” of legal profession in distribution of securities justifies higher-than-usual standard of conduct
- attorney charged with aiding and abetting securities fraud should be enjoined if he was negligent, even without actual knowledge of the improper scheme
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Judges: Kaufman, Smith, Oakes
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