Alaska Securities Litigation and Arbitration Lawyers

In Alaska, investors have rights and protections under numerous state and federal laws.

The Alaska Securities Act  is designed to protect investors in Alaska. The Act requires that securities offered or sold in Alaska be registered with the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED) unless they qualify for an exemption. The Act also prohibits fraud and misrepresentation in the sale of securities.

Some of the key protections under the Alaska Securities Act include:

• Registration requirement: Securities offered or sold in Alaska must be registered with the DCCED unless they qualify for an exemption.

• Antifraud provisions: The Act prohibits fraud and misrepresentation in the sale of securities.

• Investor education: The DCCED provides investor education materials to help Alaskans understand their rights and responsibilities as investors.

• Enforcement: The DCCED enforces the Alaska Securities Act through investigations and prosecutions of securities fraud.

If you are considering investing in a security, you should carefully review the offering documents and be aware of the risks involved. You should also contact the DCCED to inquire about the registration status of the security.

Here are some additional resources where you can learn more about Alaska securities laws protections:

• Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dbs/

In addition to the Alaska Securities Act, the following federal securities law 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

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