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Securities
Securities Exchange Act

United States Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jauyo (Jason) Lee, Victor Chen, and Jennifer Chen

Published: Jan. 24, 2015 | Result Date: Apr. 24, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 3:12-cv-05031-RS Settlement –  Permanent Injunction

Court

USDC Northern


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Kara M. Washington

Steven C. Seeger

Steven L. Klawans


Defendant

G. Robert Gage Jr.

Robert G. Heim

Christopher C. Cooke

William H. Kimball
(The Law Office of William H. Kimball)


Facts

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against Jauyo "Jason" Lee, Victor Chen, and relief defendant Jennifer Chen.

Jennifer Chen settled with plaintiff early on.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that Victor Chen traded in Jennifer Chen's account using inside information. Plaintiff alleged that Jason Lee tipped Victor Chen about two upcoming corporate takeovers.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Each defendant filed a separate answer denying the SEC's allegations. Each asserted various affirmative defenses.

Result

The parties entered into the entry of final judgment. Jennifer Chen agreed to disgorge $6,179 in profits, plus $564 in interest. Lee and Victor Chen agreed to an injunction permanently enjoining them from violating the SEC Act and Rules.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Sept. 27, 2012.


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