The Latest Breaking News from SEC

Former McDonald’s boss fined $400,000 over employee relationship

Shareholders were misled by Steve Easterbrook ‘concealing extent’ of his misconduct, says US regulator

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023

SEC charges former McDonald’s CEO Easterbrook with making misleading statements about his firing

Easterbrook was ousted for engaging in an inappropriate personal relationship with a McDonald’s employee in violation of company policy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023

SEC charges former McDonald’s CEO Stephen Easterbrook with making misleading statements about his firing

McDonald’s Corp. was also charged by the SEC but there is no financial penalty because it cooperated in investigation,

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023

Kirby Smart Set to Coach CFP Title Game With a Heavy Heart

Smart’s first coach and father, Sonny, will miss the Dawgs’ attempt at a second straight national championship as he deals with health issues.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 7, 2023

Missouri avoids letdown at home, holds off Vanderbilt

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The No. 20 Missouri Tigers avoided their first losing streak of the season Saturday, holding off Vanderbilt, 85-82, at a sold-out Mizzou Arena.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 7, 2023

Kentucky suffers its worst loss yet in 26-point defeat to No. 7 Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two consecutive victories at home had provided Kentucky with some much-needed momentum on the basketball court.

Tribune News Service · Jan 7, 2023

Big 12 Commissioner ‘Open’ to Texas, Oklahoma Leaving for SEC Early

The Longhorns and Sooners are currently scheduled to join the league on July 1, 2025.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 7, 2023

Where's our jet? Dispute over seized plane reveals new details in criminal probe of Par Funding founders

Joseph LaForte, the founder of a Philadelphia cash advance company that raised a half-billion dollars from hundreds of investors before the government called it a fraud, says he isn't asking federal authorities to return his $6 million private jet to him, or the millions in stocks they also seized 2…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 6, 2023

Ex-Sen. Burr: SEC probe into trading over with 'no action'

Former North Carolina U_S_ Sen_ Richard Burr says the investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission into investment sales early in the coronavirus pandemic has concluded with “no action.”

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Investors defend ESG ‘materiality’ in expectation of more attacks

The investment industry is pressing the importance of environmental, social and governance considerations in U.S. financial markets ahead of an expected pushback from Republicans as they take control of the House.

Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023