Here is the thing, if the holder of the stock got the legend removed after the six month holding period using Rule 144 as a safe harbor for resales, and subsequently deposited the stock...the delinquency causes the conditions of Rule 144 to be met, including lack of current information until after 12 months of the tacking period has elapsed. Just because it is in your account as free trading shares, selling shareholders have to remain aware of the Rule and abide by it. Many don't, they just like screwing over shareholders and scamming people, it is what they do. Otherwise, they would get a real job.
