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What is insider trading, the crime Rep. Chris Collins was charged with?

  • Written by: Jena Martin, Professor of Law, West Virginia University

The arrest of Congressman Chris Collins shines light on one of the sexier crimes that the securities laws has to offer: insider trading.

It’s the subject of many iconic movies like “Wall Street,” television shows like “Billions” and real-life scandals involving celebrities, politicians and others.

But despite all the...

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