Missouri Securities Litigation and Arbitration Lawyers

Missouri investors have rights and protections under numerous laws and regulations. 

The Missouri Securities Act of 2003 which is the state law that regulates the sale of securities in Missouri. It is administered by the Missouri Secretary of State, through the Securities Division. The law is designed to protect investors from fraud and to ensure that investors have access to accurate information about the securities they are considering purchasing.

Some of the key provisions include:

• Private right to file a lawsuit for violations of the law.

• Anti-fraud provisions: The MOSA prohibits fraud and other unfair practices in the sale of securities.

In addition to Missouri Securities Laws, investors are protected by the following federal laws:

• 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

To discuss your rights under Missouri or federal securities laws, schedule a consultation with our law firm.