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Who’s Standing With Barton?
A cross-ideological coalition urges the Supreme Court to act Barton v. SEC has drawn attention far beyond the parties directly involved. A wide-ranging coalition of
A cross-ideological coalition urges the Supreme Court to act Barton v. SEC has drawn attention far beyond the parties directly involved. A wide-ranging coalition of
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a critical appeal against a receivership order imposed by the Northern District of Texas. Timothy Barton’s legal team, led by Michael J. Edney of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, argues that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) overstepped its authority, failing to justify the necessity of the receivership. This Fifth Circuit appeal highlights judicial overreach, improper asset seizure, and lack of legal foundation, urging the court to vacate the orders immediately. This case could set a precedent in government overreach and due process rights.
In yet another display of bureaucratic resistance, Barton, who is required to seek permission to travel outside Texas, submitted a formal request to do so.
The Receiver’s fee application reveals significant concerns about excessive, vague, and unjustified billing practices. Charges for Microsoft 365 licenses, including 80 licenses for only two months, lack clarity and appear unwarranted. Intuit-related expenses show inconsistent and inflated amounts, far exceeding standard pricing models
The correspondence between Receiver Cort Thomas and Tim Barton, the defense in an ongoing receivership case, reveals a disturbing pattern of deliberate delays, lack of
The aggressive legal actions against Timothy Barton, including abrupt asset seizures and sales at undervalued prices, have raised profound concerns about the fairness of the
In an age where transparency and accountability in government spending are paramount, a critical question emerges: why is the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
A Supreme Court case testing the limits of federal receivership power When the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Texas real-estate developer Timothy Barton, the agency
We have filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari asking the U.S. Supreme Court to curb the SEC’s use of sweeping receiverships that seized all assets and hampered the right to mount a defense. The appeal urges clear limits on “equitable relief” to protect due process and counsel-of-choice rights.
In the fall of 2022, before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ever filed a formal complaint, Mr. Barton’s legal team submitted a detailed