The Supreme Court’s refusal to take up a case on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s use of administrative proceedings to impose penalties in enforcement cases prompted a law firm to recommend those subject to administrative proceedings to challenge their constitutionality.
The alert issued by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe on Thursday comes as the SEC has faced increasing criticism for using administrative law judges instead of the courts to try enforcement cases.
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