Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009

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Bill Number

S 1551

Introduced

Jul 30, 2009

Latest Action

Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-369.

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Topics

Civil actions and liability Finance and Financial Sector Fraud offenses and financial crimes Securities

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Summary

Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to subject to liability in a private civil action any person that knowingly or recklessly provides substantial assistance to another person (aids and abets) in violation of such Act.

Actions

Sep 17, 2009

Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-369.
Jul 30, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8564-8565)
Jul 30, 2009

Introduced in Senate

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