District Court, S.D. New York September 9, 2011, No. 10 Civ. 1888 (RMB) (United States Securities & Exchange Commission v. Verdiramo)

DECISION & ORDER

RICHARD M. BERMAN, District Judge.

I. Introduction

On March 10, 2010, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed a complaint (“Complaint”) against Vincent L. Verdiramo, Esq., an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and a partner in Verdiramo & Verdiramo P.A.