Depending what State you live in, here in California it would be 15% fed and 10% State 25%, did you read where I said that a settlement does not necessarily mean we loose our shares.
At this point I really don't see where a settlement would be coming from, so far the SEC & DTCC seem to be hanging tough, and the nss shorts, won't budge unless the SEC/DTCC caves in. That imo, is not likely, unless there is some real solid evidance presented, backed up by a fabilious VALUATION of the company.