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David R. Chase, the principal of Law Firm of David R Chase, a boutique SEC defense law firm, and prior SEC Enforcement Attorney, describes his SEC defense law practice. If you are under SEC investigation, call David directly for a strictly confidential consultation at 800-760-0912 or www.securitiesfrauddefense.net.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relies heavily on circumstantial evidence when building an insider trading case. Defending against an SEC insider trading investigation requires analyzing the exact evidentiary factors the SEC uses to establish liability, identifying weaknesses in the Division of Enforcement’s calculus, and establishing an alternative, credible explanation for the trades before formal charges are filed.

There are few legal situations that create more stress and uncertainty for investors, corporate insiders, pharma employees, investment bankers, or securities professionals than learning that securities regulators are investigating you for insider trading. Federal regulators, including the SEC and DOJ, aggressively pursue insider trading cases, and that historical trend appears to be continuing without pause.