SEC Disgorgement

A landmark ruling on the SEC's authority to seek disgorgement as an equitable remedy in federal court.

1. Liu v. Securities and Exchange Commission

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 22, 2020)
3. VictimsEB-5 InvestorsDefendantsCharles C. LiuXin WangPlaintiffsSecurities and Exchange CommissionDefense AttorneysGregory G. GarrePlaintiff AttorneysMalcolm L. StewartJudgesBrett KavanaughInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesSecurities and Exchange Commission
4. Case Tags: Securities Fraud;SEC Disgorgement;U.S. Supreme Court;EB-5 Program