SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce challenges “Gag rule” in enforcement actions

In a recent statement, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce criticized a long-standing rule within the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that prevents defendants from publicly criticizing the agency’s claims following a settlement.  This rule, often called the “gag rule,” has been in place since 1972 and is a mandatory term in SEC settlements, the […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/sec-commissioner-hester-peirce-challenges/