SEC v. WALL STREET CAPITAL FUNDING LLC; PHILIP CARDWELL; ROY CARDWELL; and AARON HIM, No. 1:11-cv-20413, Southern District of Florida (Oct. 13, 2011) — Judgment
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CASE NO. 114 0413-CW -GkAHAM /GOO DM AN, No. 1:11-cv-20413 (Oct. 13, 2011)
Philip Cardwell consented to a permanent injunction and paid $125,000 in disgorgement and civil penalties after being found to have violated Sections 10(b) and 17(a) of the federal securities laws by fraudulently promoting non-qualified stocks without admitting or denying the allegations.
Philip Cardwell agreed to a final judgment by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for violating Sections 10(b) and 17(a) of the federal securities laws through fraudulent promotion of unqualified stocks. He was ordered to disgorge $50,000 in ill-gotten gains and pay a $75,000 civil penalty, totaling $125,000, payable within 14 days to the SEC. The judgment permanently bars him from engaging in any securities activities involving non-qualified stocks—those not listed on a national exchange with at least $50 million market cap for 90 consecutive days—and from making material misstatements or omissions in connection with securities transactions.
Philip Cardwell consented to a final judgment by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission without admitting or denying the allegations of securities fraud related to his activities with Wall Street Capital Funding LLC and others. The court permanently enjoined him from engaging in any securities activities involving non-qualified stocks—defined as those not listed on a national exchange with a market capitalization of at least $50 million for 90 consecutive days—including promoting, advertising, or marketing such stocks or deriving compensation from them. He was also permanently barred from violating Sections 10(b) and 17(a) of the federal securities laws, which prohibit fraudulent schemes, material misstatements, and deceptive practices in connection with securities transactions. Cardwell was ordered to disgorge $50,000 in profits gained from the illegal conduct and pay a $75,000 civil penalty, totaling $125,000, to be paid within 14 days to the SEC’s Office of Financial Management. He waived all rights to appeal, findings of fact, jury trial, and any claim for tax deductions or reimbursement of the penalty. The judgment retains court jurisdiction for enforcement, and Cardwell must notify the SEC’s counsel and the New York Regional Office of payment. Post-judgment interest applies to any delinquent amounts under 28 U.S.C. § 1961.
Extracted insights
- $125K $125,000 $100K–$1M
- $75K $75,000 $10K–$100K
- $50K $50,000 $10K–$100K
- person Philip Cardwell ×2
- person Aaron Him
- agency Securities and Exchange Commission
- company Wall Street Capital Funding LLC
- SEC filed a complaint against Wall Street Capital Funding LLC, Philip Cardwell, Roy Cawbell, and Aaron Him
- Philip Cardwell consented to jurisdiction of the Court over himself and the subject matter of this action
- Philip Cardwell waived findings of fact and conclusions of law
- Philip Cardwell was permanently restrained from engaging in activities with a broker-dealer or issuer unless stock is a Qualified Stock
- Philip Cardwell was permanently restrained from violating Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5
- Philip Cardwell was permanently restrained from violating Section 17(a) of the Securities Act
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COIJRT SOUTH ERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 114 0413-CW -GkAHAM /GOO DM AN SECURITIES M D EXCHANGE COMV SSION, PlaintiF, VS. W ALL STREET CAPITAL FUNDING LLC, PY LIP CARDW ELL, ROY CAW BELL, and AARON HIM , D efendants. FINAL JUDGG NT AS TO DEFENDANT PHILIP CARDW ELL The Securiues and Exchsnge Commission having lled a Complaint and Defendant Philip Cardwell having entered a general appen-nce; consented to tbe Court's jurie ction over MmKelf and the subject matter of this action; consented to entry of this Final Judm ent without ndmitting or denying the allegations of the Complain t (except as to jurisdidion); waived fmdings of fact and conclusions of law; and waived any rigllt to appeal from this Final Judgment: 1. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECQEED that purslxnnt to Secdon 20(g) of the Securities Act of 1933 Csecurities Act''l (15 U.S.C. j 77t(g)) and Sections 21(d)(5) and 21(d)(6) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 CExchange Act'') E15 U.S.C. j 78u(d)(5) and (6)q, Cardwell and his agents, servants, employees, attomeys, mzd all persons in acdve concert or participaéon w1t11 them who receive acllsl notice of this Final Jud> ent by personal service or otherwise are permsnently reskained and enjoined gom; (A) directly or indirectly engaging in activities with a broker,doler, or issuer for purposes of issuing, trading, or inducing or attempdng to induce the purchœqe or sale of any stock unless it is (i) listed on a national securides exchange and (ii) has had a msrket capitalization of at least $50,000,0000 for 90 consecutive days (a Rou alised Stock''); and (B) 9om directly or indirectly promoting, advertising, or mamketing any issuer of any stock unless it is a Qualised Stock; causing the promotiony adveGsing, or marketing of any issuer of any stock unless it is a Qualised Stock; or deriving compensation from the promotion, advertising, or marketing of any issuer of any s'tock 'mless it is a Qualified Stock. H. IT IS FURTIIER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, Ae DECREED that pu rsuant to Secdon 21(d)(1) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. j 78u(d)(1)), Cardwell and his agents, servantq, employees, attorneys, and a11 persons in adive concert or pe cipation w1t.11 them who receive actlxnl notice of this Final Judo ent by personal service or otherwise are N nnsnently re- ined and enjoined from violae g, directly or indirectly, Section 101) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. j 78j(b)) and Rule 1015 promulgated thereunder (17 C.F.R. j 240.10b-5), by using any me>nn or instnzmentality of interstate com merce, or of the mails, or of any facility of any national sœurities exchange, in connection w1t11 the purchase or sale of any secudty or any securitpbased swap am em ent: ( a) to employ any device, Kheme, or aro ce to defraud; (b) to make any untrue statement of a matedal fact or to onlit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the cirmlmntances under which they were made, not misleading; or 2 (c) to engage in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person. 111. IT IS FURTIV R ORDERED, ADJIJDGED,AND DECREED that, pursuant to Section 201) of the Sece ties Act (15 U.S.C. 9 77t(b) ), Cardwell and his agents. servants, employees, attomeys, and al1 persons in active concert or participation w1t11 them who receive acfzml notice of tbis Final Judn ent by personal service or otherwise are m rmnnently res- ined and enjoined 9om violating Section 17(a) of the Secu rities Act (15 U.S.C. j 77q(a)), by using any means or instnzmentality of fmnsportation or commlmication in interstate com merce, or the mails, in the oFer or sale of any security or any securitpbased swap agreemen: directly or indirectly: (a) to employ any device, scheme, or artifke to deH ud; (b) to oblnin money or property by means of any untr ue sitement of a material fad or any omission to state a material fact neces= y in order to make the statements mnde, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; or (c) to engage in any tmnAaction, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate ms a gaud or deceit upon the purchaser. lV. IT IS FIJR'IW R ORDERED, ADJIJDGED, AND DECREED that Defendant Cardwell is liable for disgorgement of $50,000, representing prosts gained ms a result of the conduct alleged in the Complaint and a civil penalty in the amolmt of $75,000 plmnnnt to Section 20(d) of the Secudties Act (15 U.S.C. j 77t(d)) and Sedion 21(d)(3) of the Exchange 3 Act (15 U.s.c. j 78u(d)(3)1. cardwell shall >tisfy this obligation by paying $125,000 whhin 14 days n*er entry of this Final Judm ent by certifed check, bxnk cmshier's check, or United States postal money order payable to the Securiies and Exchange Commission. The pam ent shall be delivered or mailed to the Secudues and Exchange Com mission, Om ce of Finsncial M anagement, Accounts Receivable, 100 F Skeet NE Stop 6042, W mshington DC 20549, and shall be accompe ed by a letter idenifying Cardwell as a defendnnt in this ac:on; setling forth the title and civil action number of this action and the name of this Courq and specifying that payment is made ptlrsllnnt to this Final Jud> ent. Cardwell shall simultaneously kansmit photocopies of such pam ent and letter to the Com miss ion's counsel in this adiow Todd D. Brody, and to Robert J. Keyes, Associate Regional Director, U.S. Securities and Excbnnge Commissiow New York Regional Oo ce, 3 W orld Financial Center, Room 400, New York, New York 10281-1022. Defendnnt shall pay pox-judgment interest on any delinquent amounts purslmnt to 28 USC j 1961. The Commission shallremlt the ftmds paid purmlnnt to this pare ph to the United States Treasury. V. IT IS FURTIIER ORDERED, ADJIJDGED, AND DECREED that the attached Consent of Defendant Philip Cardwell is incorpprated herein w1t11 the ume force and eFect as if fully set forth herein, and that Cadwell shall compl y with a11 of the tmdertskings and ap eements set forth ierein. 4 W . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this Court shall retainjurisdiction of tllis matter for the puposesof enforcing the terms of this FM Judgment. SO O RE U M TED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE p.t-t.r :20,,Dated: / 5 ITM TED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 11-20413-CIV-GRAHAM /GOODM AN SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COM M SSION , Plainuf, VS. W ALL STREET CAPITM FUNDING LLC, PHILIP CARDWELL, ROY CAW BELL, and AARON IIIM , D efendants. CONSENT OF DEFENDANT PHH ,IP CARDW ELL Defendant Philip Cardwell admits the Court's jurisdicuon over himself and over the subject matter of this action. 2. Without ndmltting or denying the allegaions of the Complaint (except as to personal and subjed matter jurisdiction, which Cardw ell sdmits), Cardwell hereby consents to the entry of the Final Judn ent ms to Defendnnt Philip Cardwell in the form attached hereto tthe tTinal Jud> enf') and incorporated by reference herein, which, among other thlngs: (a) Permanently ree ains and enjoins Cardwell: from directly or indiredly engaging in acivities w1111 a broker, dealer, or issuer for purposes of issuing, kading, or inducing or attempting to induce the purchase or sale of any stock xmless it is (i) listed on a national securities excbsnge and (ii) has had a market capitalization of at least $50,000,0000 for 90 conse cutive days (a ççoualifed Stocko); and from directly or indirectly promoting, adveYsing, or markeing 6 any issuer of any stock lmless it is a Qualifed Stock; causing the promotion, advertising, or marketing of any issuer of any stock lmless it is a Qualified Stock; or dedving compensaion from the promoéow advertising, or msrketing of any issuer of any stock tmless it is a Qualised Stœk; (b) permnnently restrains and enjoins Cardwell 9om violation of Section 17(a) of the Securiies Act of 1933 Ctsecurhies Act''l I15 U.S .C. j 77q(a)), Secion 101) of the Securiûes Exchange Act of 1934 CExchange Act'') I15 U.S.C. j 78j(b)) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder (17 C.F.R. j 240.10b-5); (c) orders Cardwell to pay disgorgement of $50,000; and (d) orders Cardwell to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $75,0* purmmnt to Section 21(d)(3) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. j 78 u(d)(3)). Cardwell agrees that he shall not seek or accept, directly or indirectly,3. reimbursement or indemnituauon from any source, including but not limited to N m ent made pursuant to any insurance policy, * 111 regard to any civil penalty amounts that Cardwell pays pursuant to the Final Judgment regardless of whdher such m nalty amolmts or any part thereof are added to a distribution fund or otherwise IIAe,H for the beneft of investors. Cardwell futher agrees that he shall not claia asserq or apply for a tax deduction or tax credit w1t11 regard to any federal, state, or local tax for any penalty amounts that Cardwell pays pursuant to the Final Jud> ent, regsnlless of whether such penalty amounts or any part thereof are added to a die bution fund or otherwise tlsed for the benest of investors. 4. Crdwell waives the e11% of fmdings of fact and conclusions of 1aw pursllsnt to Rule 52 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Cardwell waives the right, if any, to ajury GaI and to appeal âom the entry of the 7 Final Judgment. 6. Cardwell enters into tbis Consent volunlnrily and represents that no threats, oFers, promises, or inducements of any kind have been made by the Commission or any member, om cer, employee, agenta or representadve of the Commission to induce Cardwell to enter into this Consent. C ardwell agrees that this Consent shall be incom orated into the Final Judm ent with the same force and elect ms if fully set forth therein. 8. Cardwell will not oppose the enforcement of the Final Judgment on the ground, if any exisls, that it fails to comply with Rule 65(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and hereby waives any objection bmqed thereon. 9. Cardwell waives service of the Final Judgment and agrees that entry of the Final Judgment by the Court and filing w1t11 the Clerk of the Court will constimte notice to Cardwell of its terms and conditions. Cardwell fnd%er ar ees to provide counAel for the Commission, witbin fourteen (14) days O er the Final Judn ent is liled w1t11 the Clerk of the Co% * 111 an e davit or declaration stating that Cardwell has received and read a copy of the Final Judgm ent. 10. Consistent w111: 17 C.F.R. 202.5(9, this Consent resolves only the claims Dserted against Cardwell in this civil proceeding. Cardwell acu owledges tbat no promise or representauon has been made by the Commission or any member, om cer, employee, agent or repmsentative of the Commlssion w11 regard to any criminnl liability that may have adsen or may arise 9om the facts underlying this action or immunity 9om any such criminsl liability. Cardwell waives any claim of Double Jeopardy bmsed upon the settlement of this proceeding, including the imposition of any remedy or civil pena lty herein. Cardwell Glrther acu owledges that the Court's entry of a permanent injuncuon may have collateral consequences under federal 8 or state law and the rules and regulations of self-regulatory orgnmlymtions, licensing boards, and other regulatory organizaions. Such collateral consequences include, but are not limited to, a statutory disqualifcaéon w1111 resped to membership or participafon ins or mssociation * 111 a member ofi a self-regulatory organization. 'fhis sta ttltory disqualifcation has consequences that are separate from any sanction imposed in an adminis% tive proceeding. In additiow in any disciplino proceeding before the Commission based on the entry of the injuncuon in this action, Cardwell tmderstands that he shall not be permitted to contest the facnml alltgaéons of the Complaint in this action. Cardwell tmderKtnnds and agees to comply w1t11 the Commission's policy Gnot to pernu't a defendmnt or respondent to consent to ajud m ent or order that imposes a sancuon while denying the allegations in the complaint or order for proceedings.'' 17 C.F.K j 202.5. In compliance w1t.11 this policy, Cardwell v ees: (i) not to take any action or to mske or mrmit to be made any public statement denying, directly or indirectly, any allegation in the Complaint or creating the impression that the Comple t is without factual basis; and (ii) that upon the Iiling of this Comsent Cardwell will be deemed to have withdrawn any papers sled in this acion to ie extent that they deny any allegation in the Comple t. If Cardwell breaches tllis arœment the Commission mny petiuon the Court to vacate the Finsl Jud> ent and restore this action to its nctive docket. Notbing in tbis pnmgraph afects Cardwell's: (i) testimonial obligations; or (ii) right to take legal or factlml m sitions in lidgation or other legal proce ings in which the Commlssion is not a party. Cardwell hereby waives any rights tmder tlle Equal A ccess to Justice Act tàe Smnll Business Regulatov Enforcement Fnlrness Act of 1996, or any oier provision of 1aw to seek from the United States, or any agency, or any oo cial of the United States acting in Ms or 9 her oëcial capacity, directly or indirectly, reimbursement of attomey's fees or other fees, expenses, or costs expended by Crdwell to defend against this acuon. For these pup oses, Cardwell agees that he is not the prevailing party in this action since the pa 'es have reached a good faith settlement. 13. Cardwell apees that the Comm ission may present the Final Jud> ent to the Court for siN ature and entry without llrther noice. 10 Cardwell v ees that tllis Court shall renin jurisdicuon over this matter for the purpose of enfom ing the termn of the Finnl Judm ent. #/, ? / / ,Dated: Philip C dwell On , 2011, , a m rson known to me, personally appeared before me and acu owledged execue g the forego' g Consent. Notary Public Comm ission e pires: Approved to form: Thom . Taylor III n e Taylor Law Ofsces, P.C. 4550 Pos't Oak Place I)r. Ste. 241 H oustow 'I'X 77027 Tel: 713-626-5300 Fax: 713-402-6154 taylor@tltaylorlamcom Auorneyfor Dexa#lal Phillp CJrA eJJ Nu* f Californi.. Coupty Qf œ ofore me. 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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COIJRT SOUTH ERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 114 0413-CW -GkAHAM /GOO DM AN SECURITIES M D EXCHANGE COMV SSION, PlaintiF, VS. W ALL STREET CAPITAL FUNDING LLC, PY LIP CARDW ELL, ROY CAW BELL, and AARON HIM , Defendants. FINAL JUDGG NT AS TO DEFENDANT PHILIP CARDW ELL The Securiues and Exchsnge Commission having lled a Complaint and Defendant Philip Cardwell having entered a general appen-nce; consented to tbe Court's jurie ction over MmKelf and the subject matter of this action; consented to entry of this Final Judm ent without ndmitting or denying the allegations of the Complaint (except as to jurisdidion); waived fmdings of fact and conclusions of law; and waived any rigllt to appeal from this Final Judgment: 1. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECQEED that purslxnnt to Secdon 20(g) of the Securities Act of 1933 Csecurities Act''l (15 U.S.C. j 77t(g)) and Sections 21(d)(5) and 21(d)(6) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 CExchange Act'') E15 U.S.C. j 78u(d)(5) and (6)q, Cardwell and his agents, servants, employees, attomeys, mzd all persons in acdve concert or participaéon w1t11 them who receive acllsl notice of this Final Jud> ent by personal service or otherwise are permsnently reskained and enjoined gom; Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 1 of 11 (A) directly or indirectly engaging in activities with a broker,doler, or issuer for purposes of issuing, trading, or inducing or attempdng to induce the purchœqe or sale of any stock unless it is (i) listed on a national securides exchange and (ii) has had a msrket capitalization of at least $50,000,0000 for 90 consecutive days (a Roualised Stock''); and (B) 9om directly or indirectly promoting, advertising, or mamketing any issuer of any stock unless it is a Qualised Stock; causing the promotiony adveGsing, or marketing of any issuer of any stock unless it is a Qualised Stock; or deriving compensation from the promotion, advertising, or marketing of any issuer of any s'tock 'mless it is a Qualified Stock. H. IT IS FURTIIER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, Ae DECREED that pursuant to Secdon 21(d)(1) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. j 78u(d)(1)), Cardwell and his agents, servantq, employees, attorneys, and a11 persons in adive concert or pe cipation w1t.11 them who receive actlxnl notice of this Final Judo ent by personal service or otherwise are N nnsnently re- ined and enjoined from violae g, directly or indirectly, Section 101) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. j 78j(b)) and Rule 1015 promulgated thereunder (17 C.F.R. j 240.10b-5), by using any me>nn or instnzmentality of interstate com merce, or of the mails, or of any facility of any national sœurities exchange, in connection w1t11 the purchase or sale of any secudty or any securitpbased swap am em ent: (a) to employ any device, Kheme, or aro ce to defraud; (b) to make any untrue statement of a matedal fact or to onlit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the cirmlmntances under which they were made, not misleading; or 2 Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 2 of 11 (c) to engage in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person. 111. IT IS FURTIV R ORDERED, ADJIJDGED,AND DECREED that, pursuant to Section 201) of the Sece ties Act (15 U.S.C. 9 77t(b)), Cardwell and his agents. servants, employees, attomeys, and al1 persons in active concert or participation w1t11 them who receive acfzml notice of tbis Final Judn ent by personal service or otherwise are m rmnnently res- ined and enjoined 9om violating Section 17(a) of the Securities Act (15 U.S.C. j 77q(a)), by using any means or instnzmentality of fmnsportation or commlmication in interstate com merce, or the mails, in the oFer or sale of any security or any securitpbased swap agreemen: directly or indirectly: (a) to employ any device, scheme, or artifke to deH ud; (b) to oblnin money or property by means of any untrue sitement of a material fad or any omission to state a material fact neces= y in order to make the statements mnde, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; or (c) to engage in any tmnAaction, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate ms a gaud or deceit upon the purchaser. lV. IT IS FIJR'IW R ORDERED, ADJIJDGED, AND DECREED that Defendant Cardwell is liable for disgorgement of $50,000, representing prosts gained ms a result of the conduct alleged in the Complaint and a civil penalty in the amolmt of $75,000 plmnnnt to Section 20(d) of the Secudties Act (15 U.S.C. j 77t(d)) and Sedion 21(d)(3) of the Exchange 3 Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 3 of 11 Act (15 U.s.c. j 78u(d)(3)1. cardwell shall >tisfy this obligation by paying $125,000 whhin 14 days n*er entry of this Final Judm ent by certifed check, bxnk cmshier's check, or United States postal money order payable to the Securiies and Exchange Commission. The pam ent shall be delivered or mailed to the Secudues and Exchange Com mission, Om ce of Finsncial M anagement, Accounts Receivable, 100 F Skeet NE Stop 6042, W mshington DC 20549, and shall be accompe ed by a letter idenifying Cardwell as a defendnnt in this ac:on; setling forth the title and civil action number of this action and the name of this Courq and specifying that payment is made ptlrsllnnt to this Final Jud> ent. Cardwell shall simultaneously kansmit photocopies of such pam ent and letter to the Com mission's counsel in this adiow Todd D. Brody, and to Robert J. Keyes, Associate Regional Director, U.S. Securities and Excbnnge Commissiow New York Regional Oo ce, 3 W orld Financial Center, Room 400, New York, New York 10281-1022. Defendnnt shall pay pox-judgment interest on any delinquent amounts purslmnt to 28 USC j 1961. The Commission shallremlt the ftmds paid purmlnnt to this pare ph to the United States Treasury. V. IT IS FURTIIER ORDERED, ADJIJDGED, AND DECREED that the attached Consent of Defendant Philip Cardwell is incorpprated herein w1t11 the ume force and eFect as if fully set forth herein, and that Cadwell shall comply with a11 of the tmdertskings and ap eements set forth ierein. 4 Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 4 of 11 W . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this Court shall retainjurisdiction of tllis matter for the puposesof enforcing the terms of this FM Judgment. SO O RE UM TED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE p.t-t.r :20,,Dated: / 5 Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 5 of 11 ITM TED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 11-20413-CIV-GRAHAM /GOODM AN SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COM M SSION , Plainuf, VS. W ALL STREET CAPITM FUNDING LLC, PHILIP CARDWELL, ROY CAW BELL, and AARON IIIM , Defendants. CONSENT OF DEFENDANT PHH ,IP CARDW ELL Defendant Philip Cardwell admits the Court's jurisdicuon over himself and over the subject matter of this action. 2. Without ndmltting or denying the allegaions of the Complaint (except as to personal and subjed matter jurisdiction, which Cardwell sdmits), Cardwell hereby consents to the entry of the Final Judn ent ms to Defendnnt Philip Cardwell in the form attached hereto tthe tTinal Jud> enf') and incorporated by reference herein, which, among other thlngs: (a) Permanently ree ains and enjoins Cardwell: from directly or indiredly engaging in acivities w1111 a broker, dealer, or issuer for purposes of issuing, kading, or inducing or attempting to induce the purchase or sale of any stock xmless it is (i) listed on a national securities excbsnge and (ii) has had a market capitalization of at least $50,000,0000 for 90 consecutive days (a ççoualifed Stocko); and from directly or indirectly promoting, adveYsing, or markeing 6 Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 6 of 11 any issuer of any stock lmless it is a Qualifed Stock; causing the promotion, advertising, or marketing of any issuer of any stock lmless it is a Qualified Stock; or dedving compensaion from the promoéow advertising, or msrketing of any issuer of any stock tmless it is a Qualised Stœk; (b) permnnently restrains and enjoins Cardwell 9om violation of Section 17(a) of the Securiies Act of 1933 Ctsecurhies Act''l I15 U.S.C. j 77q(a)), Secion 101) of the Securiûes Exchange Act of 1934 CExchange Act'') I15 U.S.C. j 78j(b)) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder (17 C.F.R. j 240.10b-5); (c) orders Cardwell to pay disgorgement of $50,000; and (d) orders Cardwell to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $75,0* purmmnt to Section 21(d)(3) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. j 78u(d)(3)). Cardwell agrees that he shall not seek or accept, directly or indirectly,3. reimbursement or indemnituauon from any source, including but not limited to N m ent made pursuant to any insurance policy, * 111 regard to any civil penalty amounts that Cardwell pays pursuant to the Final Judgment regardless of whdher such m nalty amolmts or any part thereof are added to a distribution fund or otherwise IIAe,H for the beneft of investors. Cardwell futher agrees that he shall not claia asserq or apply for a tax deduction or tax credit w1t11 regard to any federal, state, or local tax for any penalty amounts that Cardwell pays pursuant to the Final Jud> ent, regsnlless of whether such penalty amounts or any part thereof are added to a die bution fund or otherwise tlsed for the benest of investors. 4. Crdwell waives the e11% of fmdings of fact and conclusions of 1aw pursllsnt to Rule 52 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Cardwell waives the right, if any, to ajury GaI and to appeal âom the entry of the 7 Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 7 of 11 Final Judgment. 6. Cardwell enters into tbis Consent volunlnrily and represents that no threats, oFers, promises, or inducements of any kind have been made by the Commission or any member, om cer, employee, agenta or representadve of the Commission to induce Cardwell to enter into this Consent. Cardwell agrees that this Consent shall be incom orated into the Final Judm ent with the same force and elect ms if fully set forth therein. 8. Cardwell will not oppose the enforcement of the Final Judgment on the ground, if any exisls, that it fails to comply with Rule 65(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and hereby waives any objection bmqed thereon. 9. Cardwell waives service of the Final Judgment and agrees that entry of the Final Judgment by the Court and filing w1t11 the Clerk of the Court will constimte notice to Cardwell of its terms and conditions. Cardwell fnd%er ar ees to provide counAel for the Commission, witbin fourteen (14) days O er the Final Judn ent is liled w1t11 the Clerk of the Co% * 111 an e davit or declaration stating that Cardwell has received and read a copy of the Final Judgm ent. 10. Consistent w111: 17 C.F.R. 202.5(9, this Consent resolves only the claims Dserted against Cardwell in this civil proceeding. Cardwell acu owledges tbat no promise or representauon has been made by the Commission or any member, om cer, employee, agent or repmsentative of the Commlssion w11 regard to any criminnl liability that may have adsen or may arise 9om the facts underlying this action or immunity 9om any such criminsl liability. Cardwell waives any claim of Double Jeopardy bmsed upon the settlement of this proceeding, including the imposition of any remedy or civil penalty herein. Cardwell Glrther acu owledges that the Court's entry of a permanent injuncuon may have collateral consequences under federal 8 Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 8 of 11 or state law and the rules and regulations of self-regulatory orgnmlymtions, licensing boards, and other regulatory organizaions. Such collateral consequences include, but are not limited to, a statutory disqualifcaéon w1111 resped to membership or participafon ins or mssociation * 111 a member ofi a self-regulatory organization. 'fhis stattltory disqualifcation has consequences that are separate from any sanction imposed in an adminis% tive proceeding. In additiow in any disciplino proceeding before the Commission based on the entry of the injuncuon in this action, Cardwell tmderstands that he shall not be permitted to contest the facnml alltgaéons of the Complaint in this action. Cardwell tmderKtnnds and agees to comply w1t11 the Commission's policy Gnot to pernu't a defendmnt or respondent to consent to ajudm ent or order that imposes a sancuon while denying the allegations in the complaint or order for proceedings.'' 17 C.F.K j 202.5. In compliance w1t.11 this policy, Cardwell v ees: (i) not to take any action or to mske or mrmit to be made any public statement denying, directly or indirectly, any allegation in the Complaint or creating the impression that the Comple t is without factual basis; and (ii) that upon the Iiling of this Comsent Cardwell will be deemed to have withdrawn any papers sled in this acion to ie extent that they deny any allegation in the Comple t. If Cardwell breaches tllis arœment the Commission mny petiuon the Court to vacate the Finsl Jud> ent and restore this action to its nctive docket. Notbing in tbis pnmgraph afects Cardwell's: (i) testimonial obligations; or (ii) right to take legal or factlml m sitions in lidgation or other legal proce ings in which the Commlssion is not a party. Cardwell hereby waives any rights tmder tlle Equal Access to Justice Act tàe Smnll Business Regulatov Enforcement Fnlrness Act of 1996, or any oier provision of 1aw to seek from the United States, or any agency, or any oo cial of the United States acting in Ms or 9 Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 9 of 11 her oëcial capacity, directly or indirectly, reimbursement of attomey's fees or other fees, expenses, or costs expended by Crdwell to defend against this acuon. For these pup oses, Cardwell agees that he is not the prevailing party in this action since the pa 'es have reached a good faith settlement. 13. Cardwell apees that the Comm ission may present the Final Jud> ent to the Court for siN ature and entry without llrther noice. 10 Case 1:11-cv-20413-DLG Document 47 Entered on FLSD Docket 10/13/2011 Page 10 of 11 Cardwell v ees that tllis Court shall renin jurisdicuon over this matter for the purpose of enfom ing the termn of the Finnl Judm ent. #/, ? / / ,Dated: Philip C dwell On , 2011, , a m rson known to me, personally appeared before me and acu owledged execue g the forego' g Consent. Notary Public Comm ission e pires: Approved to form: Thom . Taylor III n e Taylor Law Ofsces, P.C. 4550 Pos't Oak Place I)r. Ste. 241 Houstow 'I'X 77027 Tel: 713-626-5300 Fax: 713-402-6154 taylor@tltaylorlamcom Auorneyfor Dexa#lal Phillp CJrA eJJ Nu* f Californi.. Coupty Qf œ ofore me. 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