Jacob Frenkel

Commented for @CNBC @SquawkBoxCNBC about @KeithGillOnSol and @roaringkitty @MemeStockBase trading frenzy in @GameStop. We discussed @SECGov @SEC_Enforcement interest and @securitiesreg: Regulating meme stock mania: Should you tame the 'Roaring Kitty'? cnb.cx/3yMEY1U

Musk May Be 'Posturing' Amid Reveal of Twitter NDA Violation Accusation cheddar.com/media/musk-may-b… via @cheddar re @elonmusk. Issues discussed are status of the deal, @elonmusk credibility for future transactions and @SEC_Enforcement investigation of @elonmusk ownership disclosures.

I discuss @SPACs, including @DWAC and @Lucid, with @SriJegarajah on @CNBC @SquawkBoxAsia, addressing @USSEC Chair @GaryGensler’s regulations proposals for @SPACs and @SECEnforcement investigations into @DigitalWorldAcquisitionCorp and @LucidMotors. cnb.cx/3DUeqZH

“Trades Gone Wild SEC Crackdown Ahead” was @CNBCFastMoney topic w/@MelissaLeeCNBC. Discussed who's #1 for @SEC_Enforcement to investigate and relevance of fundamentals to investigations.@MelissaLeeCNBC concludes “everyone may have a target on their back." cnbc.com/video/2021/06/17/tw…

Discussed @NakedShorting on @CNBCFastMoney with @MelissaLeeCNBC. @MemeStock trading fronts the issue; cases are time consuming and tedious for @SECEnforcement to develop and charge. @KarenFinerman raised issue of prevalence of @nakedshorting. cnb.cx/2TfOsxU

Meme stock investing craze interview on @CNBC @OnTheEdge with @jonfortt addresses market regulation - free markets as commercial enterprise conflict. @AMC and @GameStop volatility raise whether “fair and orderly markets” concept now is regulatory rhetoric. cnb.cx/3fMBUGZ

Former SEC Lawyer Breaks Down Why Nothing May Come of GameStop Hearing cheddar.com/media/former-sec… via @Cheddar with @KristenScholer, discussing @RobinhoodApp and expectations for the @FSCDems hearing.

Simple formula: “COVID + announcement + trading + price spike = SEC investigation." Explains why SEC likely investigating possible insider trading, stock manipulation and corporate disclosures involving @Kodak and @Moderna. Comments for ABC News abcn.ws/3icUQ0g via @ABC

cnbc.com/video/2020/05/19/mo… is my @COVID19 commentary at @CNBCFastMoney with @MelissaLeeCNBC about @Moderna (@MRNA) public statements and secondary offering, price volatility and materiality of news, likely @SECEnforcement investigation and trading suspension considerations.

cnbc.com/video/2020/05/14/fo…? @CNBCTheExchange with @KellyEvans discussion today about @SenatorBurr securities trading around @covid19 intelligence briefings. Discussed unique investigation dynamics, circumstantial evidence, and similarity to @MarthaStewart case.

Regarding the criminal conviction and 2d Circuit decision in Blaszczak just discussed at #sefwvirtual, keep in mind that 1980s criminal prosecutions for insider trading overwhelmingly were under the mail and wire fraud statutes.

When assessing confidentiality issues in cyber breach investigations as in discussion at #sefwvirtual, keep in mind that certain types of reports prepared in the context of addressing the breach may not be eligible for confidentiality as in traditional internal investigations.

In cyber breach/incident under discussion at #sefwvirtual about insurance and notice, it's important not just to notify the carrier but to understand what policies are in place and what notification requirements attach to the different type of policies at client company.

Chris, thank you for the great read reference at #sefwvirtual on the Forbes.com trading suspensions blog. We're in unprecedented territory in terms of number of suspensions, rationales (name confusion) and Rule 550 challenges.

For the current panel #sefwvirtual, please feel free to resource my Forbes.com blog at forbes.com/sites/jacobfrenke… on the subject of trading suspensions related to COVID-19.

#sefwvirtual Securities Enforcement Forum West from Securities Docket should be an outstanding program today. Looking forward to another great lineup and superb content. Thank you, @brucecarton, for bringing the program virtually.

"Staying Vigilant During the #COVID19 Crisis:Top BSA/AML Developments" offers great insights and important points for companies with BSA/AML compliance obligations from thought-leaders Ellen Zimeles, Alma Angotti and Adam Klauder. guidehouse.com/insights/fina… via @Guidehouse

#USSEC's aggressive trading suspensions in securities of 17 companies making claims about #coronavirus and #COVID19 and what's next is subject of my #Forbes.com blog: forbes.com/sites/jacobfrenke… via @forbes

#SEC focus on promoters and celebrities discussed at #IRFVIRTUAL, highley recommend insights of #johnreedstark in his analysis of #SEC’s fight with actor #StevenSeagal at johnreedstark.com/publicatio…