Kansas Securities Lawyers

Kansas investors can purse investment loss claims under state and federal laws as well as securities regulations. A brief overview of these include:

The Kansas Uniform Securities Act (K.S.A. Chapter 17, Article 12a) which is a state securities law that protects investors. The Kansas Uniform Securities Act requires securities be registered with the Kansas Securities Commissioner before they can be offered or sold .

The Kansas Uniform Securities Act also regulates broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives.

The Kansas Uniform Securities Act prohibits fraud, misrepresentations and omissions in connection with the offer and sale of securities

The Kansas Uniform Securities Act provides a private right to sue for violations of the Act.

In addition to Kansas Uniform Securities Act, the following federal laws provide protections to 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) Regulation

If you or a loved one is the victim of securities fraud, contract our firm to discuss your legal options for recovery.