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		yunohn 16 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Judge orders government to begin refunding more th... Almost all companies issuing stock to employees also ban them and their family members and fellow house residents from trading in the same stock to avoid insider style improprieties and the SEC has frequently prosecuted such cases. Wild that congress and WH staff have zero such restrictions even in 2026!

danielmarkbruce 16 days ago [–]

Nope, wrong. Most companies have black out dates around earnings releases. Otherwise, good to go.

(and/or have an explicit approval workflow that effectively does the above).

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