Defense bill empowers SEC in seeking return of profits from fraud
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2021-01-05T21:22:00
The ability of the SEC to pursue the return of profits earned in fraudulent schemes has been strengthened as part of Congress’ passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
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