For example, here is a summary of SEC initiated actions against microcap stocks: https://www.sec.gov/spotlight/microcap/otc-litigation_dera.pdf Here is a recent (2018) example lawsuit: https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2018/lr24026.htm https://www.sec.gov/files/PartialJudg17-cv-62345RubboJoseph.pdf --Alan