In any action brought by the SEC for violation of the securities laws, federal courts are authorized to "grant any equitable
relief that may be appropriate or necessary for the benefit of investors."
The SEC may issue an order to prohibit, conditionally or unconditionally, permanently or temporarily, any person who has violated
section 10(b) of the 1934 Act from acting as an officer or director of an issuer if the SEC has found that such person's conduct
"demonstrates unfitness" to serve as an officer or director of any such issuer.