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SEC Sues Trident Microsystems and Execs for Options Backdating
SEC files settled action against Trident Microsystems and executives for options backdating over 13-year period.
At Former Maxim CFO’s Trial, Dead CEO Blamed for Options Backdating
Former Maxim CFO blames deceased CEO for options backdating scandal.
Former GC Claims Atmel’s $9.65 Million Settlement is “Tainted”
Former Atmel GC claims that MoFo has a conflict of interest.
Former Monster Worldwide GC Sentenced to Probation in Backdating Case
Myron Olesnyckyj sentenced to one year of probation in backdating case.
Ex-Brocade CEO Faces Retrial in Backdating Case
Former Brocade CEO Gregory Reyes’s retrial on options backdating charges begins in San Francisco.
Judge Dismisses SEC’s Backdating Case Against Shanahan Jr.
Court throws out SEC’s backdating case finding “no evidence” defendant misled anyone.
Former McAfee GC Sues Company for Defamation, Malicious Prosecution
Former McAfee GC fires back at company for attempting to make him scapegoat.
Former Monster Worldwide President Sentenced to Two Years in Backdating Case
Court orders 24 months in prison, $6.3 million in restitution and $6.3 million in forfeiture.
Vitesse Semiconductor Announces Proposed Settlement with SEC re: Stock Options Practices
Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. (VTSS) announced today that the Staff of the SEC has agreed to recommend to the Commission a proposed settlement that would resolve the SEC’s investigation into historical stock option practices and certain other accounting irregularities at Vitesse. Under the proposed settlement, Vitesse would pay a $3 million civil penalty and consent to an [...]