Colorado Securities Litigation and Arbitration Lawyers

Colorado investors who have suffered investment losses due to their securities broker-dealer or financial advisor may have options for recovery under state and federal laws.

The Colorado Securities Act ,which is a law that regulates the sale of securities in Colorado, is designed to protect investors from fraud and to ensure that they have access to accurate information about securities before they invest.

The Act also prohibits fraudulent and deceptive practices in connection with the offer and/or sale of securities. These prohibited practices include making false or misleading statements about a security, omitting material information about a security, and engaging in manipulative or deceptive trading practices.

Here are some of the key provisions of the Colorado Securities Act:

• Securities must be registered with the Colorado Division of Securities before they can be offered or sold in Colorado.

• Fraudulent and deceptive practices in connection with the sale of securities are prohibited.

• Right to sue for violations.

In addition to the Colorado Securities Act, the following federal laws also protect investors:

• The Securities Act of 1933

• The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

• The Trust Indenture Act of 1939

• Investment Company Act of 1940

• Investment Advisor Act of 1940

• Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

• Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

• Jumpstart our Business Startups Act of 2012

• FINRA Regulations 

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulations