Wisconsin's Uniform Securities Law - Chapter 551 2025

  • OnDemand seminar
  • Business Law
Up to 1.0 Credit Hour
Wisconsin's Uniform Securities Law - Chapter 551 2025

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Imagine an investor trusting their financial advisor, only to discover their life savings have vanished due to fraudulent securities transactions. Securities fraud can have devastating consequences, especially for vulnerable investors. Wisconsin’s Uniform Securities Law (Chapter 551) is designed to prevent misconduct, enforce compliance, and hold violators accountable. Understanding this law is crucial for lawyers, financial advisors, and investors alike.

At Wisconsin’s Uniform Securities Law – Chapter 551, you’ll receive a comprehensive overview of Wisconsin’s securities regulations from a litigator's perspective, focusing on:

  • What qualifies as a security, and what activities are prohibited
  • Key violations under the law, including unauthorized transactions, excessive trading, and elder financial abuse
  • Civil and criminal penalties for securities violations, including regulatory fines and license revocation
  • The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institution’s (DFI) role and enforcement powers
  • The enforcement process, from discovery to hearings and appeals
  • Recent case law and enforcement trends

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Faculty

  • Understand the scope of Chapter 551 and the claims available under the law
  • Gain clarity on civil and criminal enforcement mechanisms
  • Know what to expect in an administrative proceeding
  • Get a step-by-step overview of the enforcement process, from discovery to appeals
  • Identify common pitfalls in securities compliance and learn strategies to avoid them
  • Review recent challenges and decisions that may impact the administrative process
  • Business lawyers
  • Administrative lawyers
  • Government lawyers

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