Securities Fraud Laws
Generally investors are given powerful rights
to recover from the perpetrators of investment fraud. Potential
defendants include sellers, officers and directors, other
participants, and those who materially aid the fraud. Oregon has a
significantly higher standard of protection from those who
"materially aid" than Washington reaching even to lawyers doing
ordinary legal work. Stock brokers and their firms are also liable
in certain circumstances. These investment professionals are
required to recommend only investments suitable for the investor's
objectives. They are also fiduciaries who must put the client
first, particularly before their desire to obtain commissions.
Liability of Stock Brokers
Uniform Securities Act
Oregon Securities Law
Washington Securities Law
Federal Securities Law
