The Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s authority to require disgorgement of ill-gotten gains from individuals found to have violated securities laws. The case centers on whether the SEC can seek such remedies without first going through a federal court trial, raising questions about the scope of administrative enforcement power. This high-profile legal challenge could reshape how financial regulators pursue restitution in civil cases.
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