Kevin M.Comeau

Of Counsel

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Kevin Comeau is an experienced investigator and litigator who handles SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) enforcement and related matters. He has extensive knowledge of investigatory issues relating to financial fraud, corporate disclosure, accounting, compliance, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transactions, insider trading, broker dealers, investment advisers, and investment companies. Kevin has represented corporate and individual clients in internal investigations and investigations conducted by DOJ (Department of Justice), SEC, CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), and other government agencies. Kevin has also advised clients on anticorruption compliance programs and transactional due diligence.

Prior to rejoining Jones Day in 2022, Kevin spent more than five years in the SEC's Division of Enforcement, where he investigated and litigated violations of the federal securities laws. Kevin led investigations relating to accounting fraud, auditor misconduct, offering fraud, issuer disclosures, misconduct by investment advisers, insider trading, and other violations of the federal securities laws. He also has experience running parallel investigations with criminal authorities.

Experience

  • PinnacleHealth System and Penn State Hershey attempt to merge Pennsylvania hospitalsJones Day represented PinnacleHealth System and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as antitrust counsel in the hospitals' proposed merger.
  • Government contractor conducts internal investigation into potential FCPA violationsJones Day represented a government contractor in connection with an internal investigation into potential FCPA violations in connection with third party real estate transactions in Baghdad, Iraq.
  • RPM International acquires ViapolJones Day advised RPM International Inc. in its acquisition of Viapol Limitada.
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    SEC Reaffirms Importance of Self-Reporting and Cooperation, but Benefits Remain Ambiguous

    FEBRUARY 2024 Alert

    SEC Rejects Call to Alter "No Admit/No Deny" Settlement Rule

    January 2024 White Paper

    SEC Enforcement in Financial Reporting and Disclosure: 2023 Year-End Update

    October 2023 White Paper

    Considerations for Addressing DOJ's Corporate Compliance Guidance on Mobile Devices and Messaging Platforms

    August 2023 Alert

    SEC Pursues Violations of Rule 12b-25: Has "Broken Windows" Returned?

    August 2023 White Paper

    SEC Enforcement in Financial Reporting and Disclosure: Summer 2023 Update

    AUGUST 2023 Commentary

    Federal Court Grants the SEC Limited Access to the Identities of Law Firm Clients Impacted by a Cyberattack

    July 2023 Commentary

    Federal Agencies Coordinate Action Against Celsius for Fraud and Manipulation

    May 2023 Alert

    SEC Issues $279 Million Award to a Single Whistleblower

    May 2023 Commentary

    SEC Seeks Additional Comment on Whether DeFi Systems Must Register as "Exchanges"
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