There was a time long ago, before dinosaurs actually
when Yaacov was courting a "friendly MM". This was amidst a whole lot of shenanigans from questionable trades by some MM's in particular and as orange pointed out this was during periods of inactivity. Fat lot of good it did him or court approval for that matter.
Unless there is some new rule to the contrary an MM designated to the company is not uncommon or ...on the raucous pinks, unethical either to my knowledge. Quite common, in fact your probably witnessing now IMO.
Looking at my ticker Identa is the only stock I own that is down Friday so we must be getting back to normal, pass that bottle vits LOL!