BLB&G Partner John Rizio-Hamilton Discusses Tariffs and Insider Trading in Bloomberg Law

April 17, 2025

BLB&G Partner John Rizio-Hamilton was featured in the article “Tariff Turmoil Opens Door to Insider Trading Suspicion” published by Bloomberg Law. The article explores the increased risk of securities fraud amid market volatility driven by tariff-related announcements, featuring commentary from leading practitioners on the challenges of proving intent in cases involving rapidly evolving trade policies.

In the article, John underscores the impact of tariffs on market integrity:

Tariffs are having such a big and immediate impact on equities on a daily basis in both directions, that the environment is ripe for really significant insider trading.