JOE TACOPINA ON THE

MEDIA AND INSIDER

TRADING

By Joe Tacopina

Introduction

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prioritized the prevention of insider trading in U.S. securities markets since the Great Depression. The subject is of relevance to the general public, who receive the bulk of their information from media reports. Experts like Manhattan attorney Joe Tacopina, a criminal defense lawyer and partner with the Law Offices of TacopinaSeigel & Turano, PC, help to accurately disseminate information about insider trading to the public at large.

About Insiders

A company's owners, directors, and

management, as well as its lawyers and

accountants, have routine access to

information that is generally unavailable to the

public. Such "insiders" can earn sums at the

expense of uninformed traders, thus

undermining public confidence in the securities

markets.

Conclusion

Joe Tacopina is one of several well-known and

trusted experts who help the public better

understand how insider trading occurs in real-

life situations, such as the very public

prosecution of Enron CEO Kenneth Lay and

allegations against former Goldman Sachs

Group Board Member Rajat Gupta.