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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Frisco Attorney With A History of Legal Trouble Indicted In $2.8 Million Alleged Oil and Gas Scheme

    Police rolled into the roundabout encircling Kelly Gordon Rogers' fountain at his sprawling estate in Frisco recently, with warrants charging him with money laundering, securities fraud and aggravated theft in a $2.8 million oil and gas rip-off. The indictments, issued by a Collin County grand jury ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Dallas-Based Energy Future Holdings, Texas's Biggest Power Generator, Had a Rough Year

    Energy Future Holdings' end-o'-year popped up on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website late Tuesday, and, boy, is it ugly. Now, why should you care? Because Energy Future is the parent company of Luminant, Texas's biggest generator of electricity. And TXU Energy, a huge retail suppli ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    SEC Sues, Settles With Brinker Financial Analyst, Husband Over Insider Trading

    ​Digging through Pacer this morning, looking for something unrelated, I came across this: In Dallas federal court yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Donna Hvidsten the manager of Planning and Analysis at Brinker International, and her husband Bruce, a former Brinker employee, f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    "Beyond Belief": Transport Workers Union Furious Over Gerard Arpey's $5.2 Mil

    AMR CEO Gerard Arpey​As you're no doubt aware, American Airlines' flight attendants and service workers have long been at odds with the Fort Worth-based carrier over new contracts, leading to an endless parade of protests -- including ones at Dallas-Fort Worth International during Super Bowl week ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    SEC: Local Man Used Phony Cred to Steal Real Millions From Former Dallas Cowboy, 12 Others

    ​According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Christopher Love Blackwell was -- and remains -- a very good salesman. He told would-be investors he had master's degrees and a PhD from a "prestigious university in Spain." He told them he was a veteran trader. He said he's worked at both Gold ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2010

    As Feds Reveal Results From Operation Broken Trust, a Look at the Local Greatest Hits

    ​This morning in D.C., Attorney General Eric Holder met with the media to discuss Operation Broken Trust, a wide-ranging crime-bustin' effort conducted by an alphabet soup's worth of agencies intended to "protect American investors, to ensure the strength of our markets, and to prevent financial f ... More >>

  • Film

    November 4, 2010

    Inside Job: This Meltdown Memoir Will Make You Seethe.

    ​This morning in D.C., Attorney General Eric Holder met with the media to discuss Operation Broken Trust, a wide-ranging crime-bustin' effort conducted by an alphabet soup's worth of agencies intended to "protect American investors, to ensure the strength of our markets, and to prevent financial f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    The News Trims the Best Part of the Wyly Bros. Story Out of The New York Times's Original

    Charles Wyly​There's a big ol' story on the front page of this morning's New York Times in which Charles and Sam Wyly insist the Securities and Exchange Commission -- which recently charged the two with moving and hiding $550 million in "undisclosed gains" -- ain't got nothin' on them. The same st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2010

    Six Flags Moving the Bossman to Dallas

    WFMU​Actually, if I'm not mistaken, Six Flags's corporate offices in the DFW are in Grand Prairie on Avenue J East. But today -- which marks the amusement park's return to the New York Stock Exchange following Chapter 11 reorganization -- Six Flags announced that Al Weber Jr., its president and i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2010

    And That Proxy Fight Over a Seat on Blockbuster's Board Just Got a Little Bit Uglier

    ​Look at it this way -- come June 24, when Blockbuster holds its annual shareholders meeting downtown, we'll be all done with this particular, and particularly ugly, chapter in the life of the "American icon." Till then, though, this latest development in Greg Meyer's attempt to snag a seat on the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2010

    Greg Meyer's Gearing Up for a Nasty Proxy Fight at Blockbuster's June Meeting Downtown

    Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes​On Sunday we mentioned the proxy fight brewing between Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes and shareholder Greg Meyer, the former CEO of DVDXpress (which eventually morphed into Redbox, more or less) and the man who, in 2005, told Blockbuster, look, get in the DVD-dispensing kiosk ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2010

    Slowly But Surely, Blockbuster's Stock is Rising. Why? The Little Things Count.

    ​A few days ago, in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Renaissance Tower-based Blockbuster sent word: It's pushing back its shareholders meeting one month, to June 24. Said Tom Casey, the video-rental company's exec veep and CFO, "We believe the additional time will provide us w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2010

    News & Notes: The Wasteful, Print It Out and Throw It Away Edition

    Dallas likes to save rubber bands. That's according to those who responded to the America's Least Wasteful Cities survey, anyway.​Some news and notes on this thank-God-it's-Friday:I've been told that everyone loves lists. So, then, with that in mind: Mazel tov, Dallas! Last year, we came in at No. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    The Grim Pragmatism Contained Within Blockbuster's Latest Annual Report

    The NYSE is threatening to delist Blockbuster's stock come May 26's shareholders' meeting in Dallas.​Stayed up way too late last night reading all 148 pages of Blockbuster's latest annual report, which was submitted yesterday to the Securities and Exchange Commission and is full of dire warnings t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    Despite SEC Filing Warning of Possible Chapter 11, Blockbuster Remains Defiant

    ​At this late date, is there even any need to recount Blockbuster's myriad woes? They are innumerable, but to the list add this one: the possibility of having to file for Chapter 11. CEO Jim Keyes says that's so much nonsense, the doing of attorneys who have to give fair warning. But in the 148-pa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    The "Rich Irony" of One Lawsuit

    ​Courthouse News this morning brings us The Case of the For-Profit Vocational School vs. The Personal-Injury Law Firm. The former is Rhodes Colleges, a California-based chain of campuses that offers courses in everything from criminal justice to HVAC repair (maybe you've seen the ads?). Locally, R ... More >>

  • News

    November 6, 2009

    Drowned Out By Grandiose Doings in Arlington, the Dallas Mavericks Begin What Should Be a Loud, Proud Season

    ​Courthouse News this morning brings us The Case of the For-Profit Vocational School vs. The Personal-Injury Law Firm. The former is Rhodes Colleges, a California-based chain of campuses that offers courses in everything from criminal justice to HVAC repair (maybe you've seen the ads?). Locally, R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Farewell to the Loneliest Blockbuster

    View Larger MapMaybe you recall that back on September 15, Elm Street-based Blockbuster filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a little heads-up that, oh, just maybe it would shutter by the end of 2010 somewhere between 810 and 1,560 stores -- it all depends on how you define "shutter." ( ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2009

    Another Dallas Money Man is Charged in New York State Pension Fund Scandal

    In February, the Dallas Business Journal ran a Q&A headlined "Two Minutes with Saul Meyer," referring to the founder of and partner at  Harwood Street-based Aldus Equity. In the piece, Meyer said that what set Aldus apart from other private equity firms is its "degree of governance and tran ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    Barrett Wissman, Not Makin' St. Mark's Proud

    Barrett WissmanThe New York Times reported this morning that Dallas-based hedge fund manager Barrett Wissman has pleaded guilty to securities fraud in New York, where he's cooperating with the New York State Attorney General and the Securities and Exchange Commission's investigations into corruption ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2009

    Neimans Had a Lousy Christmas

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2008

    Alas, Not Even Sarah Palin Could Keep Neimans From Losing Money

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2008

    Items of Interest, Far As You Know

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2007

    Earth Biofuels' "Substantial" Self-Doubt

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2007

    Back on Its Heelys

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2007

    "A Going Concern." You Could Say That.

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2007

    Locals Buying Up Steak n Shake -- And We Don't Mean the Food, Neither

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2007

    Does Earth Biofuels Have an Empty Tank? Forbes Thinks So, Again.

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2007

    Rick's Cabaret Coming to Town. Sorry, Key Club.

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2007

    Korman and the Taxmen

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2007

    Backdating and Backtracking at ACS

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2007

    Darwin's ACS in a Sling. Or Not.

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2006

    Delay of Shame

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2006

    Hey, It's Not My Default!

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2006

    Red Light District

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2006

    Really Gotta Get Into Real Estate

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2006

    A Kick in the ACS

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2006

    Pain in the ACS?

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2006

    Quite the Sales Pitch, AMR

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2006

    That's News to The News

    Flickr photo: Wednesday181 It was but a month ago that Neiman Marcus president and CEO Burt Tansky insisted that sooner than later, the "aspirational shopper" and "loyal customer" would once again stroll through the store's doors with money to burn. At the time, the Dallas-based high-end retailer ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 17, 2005

    Call a Doctor

    East meets West--and it doesn't go over very well when it comes to food

  • News

    June 3, 2004

    Still Sacred

    Morning News avoids the holy trinity

  • News

    February 7, 2002

    Enron's End Run

    To make a mess as big as the Enron debacle, you need some friends in high places--Texas Senator Phil Gramm and his wife, for instance

  • News

    November 1, 2001

    Pay for Play

    Seventy-three DMNers get sent packing

  • Film

    February 17, 2000

    Greed is very, very bad

    Boiler Room serves up the sons of Gordon Gekko

  • News

    September 3, 1998

    The Grifter

    Smooth-talking stockbroker Roger Turner came across as a good Christian man--one who made it his business to charm widows and retirees out of their life savings

  • Calendar

    March 26, 1998

    Night & Day

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • News

    July 10, 1997

    Stealth plant

    A nuclear neighbor catches Denton residents by surprise

  • News

    November 21, 1996

    Letters

    A nuclear neighbor catches Denton residents by surprise

  • News

    October 19, 1995

    Letters

    A nuclear neighbor catches Denton residents by surprise

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