For the reasons detailed above, the Commission's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED in part and denied in part. Coates' motion for a finding that no civil penalties shall be assessed is DENIED.
The court finds that Coates has violated federal securities laws and ORDERS that Coates pay $40,000 to the Treasury of the United States.
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