Carson Block’s Latest Short Target Is a Columbia Law Professor

A federal criminal investigation into short sellers has spawned a behind-the-scenes feud between a law professor whose research is helping to guide prosecutors and one of the most prominent investors ...

DOJ Investigates Short-Sellers For Potential Trading Abuses Including ‘Spoofing’ And ‘Scalping’

Topline The U.S. Department of Justice is targeting dozens of prominent short-selling investment and research firms in a sweeping federal investigation that has gone on since last year, according to s...