The SEC brings civil lawsuits against individuals who are accused of violating one or more securities laws, regulations, or rules. Using the Internet, visit the Securities and Exchange Commission’s...

The SEC brings civil lawsuits against individuals who are accused of violating one or more securities laws, regulations, or rules. Using the Internet, visit the Securities and Exchange Commission’s litigation Web site (www.sec.gov/litigation.shtml) and read a brief or press release of a recent case. What rule or regulation was violated? What did the individual do that violated the rule or regulation? Finally, how does examining the reasoning in a court’s decision about securities law help you to better understand the chapter you just read?