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To: SEC-ond-chance who wrote (84682)7/17/2003 11:59:51 PM
From: StockDung  Respond to of 122087
 
Hartcourt has a valid assignment from CyberAmerica Corp.,

The Hartcourt Cos. Inc. Issues Statement

Long Beach, CA. 3/24/99 -- The Hartcourt Companies, Inc. (OTC: HRCT), www.hartcourt.com, reported that in reference to the rebuttal of the Chinese party in the Internet transaction, Hartcourt stated that it stands by its statement in the news release of Tuesday, March 23. According to the legal opinion of its counsel, Hartcourt has a valid assignment from CyberAmerica Corp., the original signer of the purchase agreement with the Chinese party. The company intends to proceed with the purchase and will provide the financing as its only condition precedent to closing. Hartcourt's counsel is contacting the Chinese representatives for further clarification of their position. Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.



To: SEC-ond-chance who wrote (84682)7/18/2003 5:23:24 PM
From: StockDung  Respond to of 122087
 
another Salomon Grey alumnist EDGAR B ALACAN
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Employing Firm: SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Firm CRD Number: 43413
Office of Employment address: 560 BROADWAY STE 402
NEW YORK, NY 10012
USA
Start Date: 09/19/2000 End Date: to present

Other Business
KENSINGTON PARTNERS LLC 560 BROADWAY, SUITE 402 NEW YORK, NY 10012 OWNER
CORPORATION USED TO PAY OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE BROADWAY INDEPENDENT OSJ
OFFICE.
Employing Firm: J.W. BARCLAY & CO., INC.

Firm CRD Number:
Office of Employment address: NEW YORK, NY
Start Date: 04/1996 End Date: 09/2000



*************** PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (2 of 4) ***************

Employing Firm: SHAMUS GROUP, INC.

Firm CRD Number:
Office of Employment address: NEW YORK CITY, NY
Start Date: 01/1996 End Date: 03/1996



*************** PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (3 of 4) ***************

Employing Firm: BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP, L.P.

Firm CRD Number:
Office of Employment address: NEW YORK CITY, NY
Start Date: 04/1994 End Date: 01/1996



*************** PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (4 of 4) ***************

Employing Firm: REICH & CO., INC.

Firm CRD Number:
Office of Employment address: ISELIN, NJ
Start Date: 03/1993 End Date: 04/1994
NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 4
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

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REGULATORY ACTIONS
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DISCLOSURE INFORMATION


******** REGULATORY ACTION (1 of 2) ********


Reporting Source: Regulator (Form U-6)

Date Reported: 04/30/2002

Initiated By: UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Date initiated: 04/24/2002

Docket/
Case Number: SEC ADMIN FILE 3-10765/REL 33-8094

Employing Firm: J.W. BARCLAY & CO., INC.

Allegations: SEC ADMIN FILE NO. 3-10765, RELS. 33-8094, 34-45815, DATED
APRIL 24, 2002 - THE SEC FILED AN ORDER INSTITUTING PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTIONS 21A AND
15(B) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("ORDER"),
AGAINST EDGAR B. ALACAN ("ALACAN"), WHO RESIDES IN STATEN
ISLAND, NEW YORK. IN THE ORDER, THE DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT
("DIVISION") ALLEGES THAT THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE
ENGAGED IN FRAUDULENT SALES PRACTICES IN THE ACCOUNTS OF
CUSTOMERS. ACCORDING TO THE DIVISION, BETWEEN JUNE 1997 AND
DECEMBER 1998, THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE MADE UNAUTHORIZED
TRADES, MADE UNSUITABLE TRADES, MADE MATERIAL MISSTATEMENTS
AND OMITTED TO STATE MATERIAL FACTS CONCERNING STOCKS, CHURNED

NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 5
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

REGULATORY ACTIONS(cont.)

CUSTOMERS' ACCOUNTS AND FAILED TO EXECUTE SELL ORDERS OR OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS FROM CUSTOMERS. THE DIVISION FURTHER ALLEGES THAT
ALACAN, WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT
OF 1933 ("SECURITIES ACT"), AND SECTION 10(B) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE
10B-5 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.

Current Status: Pending

Summary: A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN THE ORDER
ARE TRUE, TO PROVIDE ALACAN AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISPUTE THE
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM, AND TO DETERMINE WHAT SANCTIONS, IF
ANY, ARE APPROPRIATE.


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Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 06/25/2002

Initiated By: UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Date initiated: 04/24/2002

Docket/
Case Number: SEC ADMIN FILE 3--10765/REL 33-8094

Employing Firm: J.W. BARCLAY AND CO., INC.

Allegations: SEC ADMIN FILE NO. 3-10765, RELS. 33-8094, 34-45815, DATED
4/24/02, THE SEC FILE AN ORDER INSTITUTING PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE AND DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTIONS
PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 21A AND 15B OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AGAINST EDGAR ALACAN WHO RESIDES IN
STATEN ISLAND, NY. IN THE ORDER, THE DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT
ALLEGES THAT THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGED IN
FRAUDULENT SALES PRACTICES IN THE ACCOUNTS OF CUSTOMERS.
ACCORDING TO THE DIVISION, BETWEEN JUNE 1997 AND DEC. 1998 THE
REGISTERED REP MADE UNAUTHORIZED TRADES, MADE UNSUITABLE
TRADES,MADE MATERIAL MISSTATEMENTS AND OMITTED TO STATE
MATERIAL FACTS CONCERNING STOCKS, CHURNED CUSTOMERS ACCOUNTS
AND FAILED TO EXECUTE SELL ORDERS OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONS FROM
CUSTOMERS. THE DIVISION FURTHER ALLEGES THAT ALACAN, WILLFULLY
VIOLATED SECTION 17A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION
10B OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RUL 10B-5
PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.

Current Status: Pending

Summary: ON 4/24/02, THE SEC COMMENCED AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
AGAINST MYSELF AND OTHER BROKERS AT J.W. BARCLAY & CO.,INC. A
FORMER NASD MEMBER FIRM, ASSERTING THAT THE BROKERS AND I
ALLEGEDLY ENGAGED IN UNSUITABLE,EXCESSIVE AND UNAUTHORIZED
TRADING IN CERTAIN CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS. I GAVE TESTIMONY DURING
THE INVESTIGATIVE STAGE, ANSWERING ALL QUESTIONS AND NOT
ASSERTING MY FIFTH AMENDMENT RIGHT AGAINST SELF-INCRIMINATION.
AT THAT TIME, I VIGOROUSLY DENIED ANY WRONGDOING.IN MY ANSWER
FILED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, I HAVE AGAIN DENIED
ANY WRONGDOING AND WILL AGGRESSIVELY DEFEND THESE CLAIMS.
THERE WILL BE A HEARING SCHEDULED BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATAIVE
LAW JUDGE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN
THE ORDER ARE TRUE,TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISPUTE THE
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ALACAN AND TO DETERMINE WHAT SANCTIONS, IF
ANY, ARE APPROPRIATE. EDGAR ALACAN



******** REGULATORY ACTION (2 of 2) ********


Reporting Source: Regulator (Form U-6)

Date Reported: 07/11/2001

Initiated By: UTAH DIVISION OF SECURITIES

Date initiated: 10/18/2000

Docket/
Case Number: SD-00-0089

Employing Firm: SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Allegations: FAILURE TO RESPOND TO DIVISION'S REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
REGARDING DISCLOSURE HISTORY.

Current Status: Final


NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 6
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

REGULATORY ACTIONS(cont.)

Resolution: Order

Resolution Date: 10/18/2000

Sanctions
Ordered: Revocation/Expulsion

Resolution
Details: ORDER TO DENY

Summary: ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2000, DIVISION SENT LETTER REQUESTING THAT
AGENT EITHER PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING HIS DISCLOSURE
HISTORY OR WITHDRAW HIS APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION IN UTAH.
IF AGENT DID NEITHER, THE LETTER STATED THAT THE DIVISION
INTENDED TO DENY THE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION. THE
DIVISION RECEIVED NO RESPONSE TO ITS LETTER, THUS THE
APPLICATION WAS DENIED ON OCTOBER 18, 2000. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE WEB SITE:
commerce.state.ut.us
=SD%2D00%2D0089


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Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 08/20/2001

Initiated By: UTAH DIVISION OF SECURITIES

Date initiated: 10/18/2000

Docket/
Case Number: SD-00-0089

Employing Firm: SALOMON GREY FINANACIAL CORPORATION

Allegations: FAILURE TO RESPOND TO DIVISION'S REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
REGARDING DISCLOSURE HISTORY.

Current Status: Final

Resolution: Order

Resolution Date: 10/18/2000

Sanctions
Ordered: Revocation/Expulsion

Resolution
Details: ORDER TO DENY

Summary: I APOLOGIZE FOR NOT RESPONDING BUT I HAD JUST COME OVER TO A
NEW FIRM AND I WAS EXTREMELY BACKED UP WITH PAPERWORK
TRANSFERING CLIENT ACCOUNTS OVER AND FILING AN EXTREME AMOUNT
OF PAPERWORK AT THE SAME TIME MY WIFE WAS ILL AND IN THE
HOSPITAL. I OVERLOOKED THE DEADLINE FOR UTAH'S RESPONSE AND
WAS DENIED APPROVAL.




NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 7
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

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TERMINATIONS
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DISCLOSURE INFORMATION


*********** TERMINATION (1 of 2) ***********


Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 03/23/1993

Firm Name: PAUL TUCHMAN, SHEARSON LEHMAN BROS

Termination Type: Discharged

Termination Date: 02/03/1993

Allegations: Not Provided UNAUTHORIZED TRADE

Summary: Not Provided Not Provided



*********** TERMINATION (2 of 2) ***********


Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 04/14/1993

Firm Name: M.S. FARRELL & COMPANY, INC.

Termination Type: Discharged

Termination Date: 02/23/1993

Allegations: N/A VIOLATIONS OF M.S. FARRELL & CO., INC. RULES AND
REGULATIONS.

Summary: REPAYMENT OF DRAW $2,500.00. THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ME ARE
FALSE. M.S. FARRELL & CO., INC. DREW UP A VERY LUCRATIVE
CONTRACT TO KEEP ME IN THEIR ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE
DISGRUNTLED BY MY REFUSAL AND TERMINATION.



NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 8
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

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CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
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DISCLOSURE INFORMATION


This section contains information regarding customer complaints that were
reported to CRD. These events are disclosable through the Public Disclosure
Program and include consumer-initiated, investment-related arbitration
proceedings or civil suits which contain allegations of sales practice
violations against the broker and are either pending, resulted in an award
against the broker, or were settled for $10,000 or more. Customer complaint
events also include consumer-initiated, investment-related complaints which
contain allegations of sales practice violations against the broker and which
were settled for $10,000 or more, as well as consumer-initiated,
investment-related written complaints filed within the past twenty-four months
which contain either allegations of sales practice violations and damages of
$5,000 or allegations of forgery, theft, or misappropriation of funds or
securities.

Some of the fields in this section of the report may be blank if the information
was not provided to CRD.

The customer complaints listed in this report may include allegations that have
been filed with a firm, an arbitration forum, or a court, but that have not
been verified or proven to be true. Therefore, you should not assume that all
allegations that may be contained in this report are true or will be proven to
be true. The NASD encourages you to discuss any concerns you may have with the
information contained in this report with your firm or broker, who can provide
you with any further information that you may require.


** OCCURRENCE COUNTS ** 8 Record(s)

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** FIELD DEFINITIONS **

* Reporting Source: The form through which details of the customer
complaint was reported to CRD.

* Date Reported: The date the customer complaint was reported to CRD.

* Date Received: Date the complaint was received at the firm or filed
as an arbitration or civil suit.

* Employing Firm: Firm where broker was employed when activity
occurred that led to the complaint.

* Allegations: Allegations made against the broker leading to the
customer complaint.

* Alleged Damages: Alleged dollar amount of compensatory damages sought
by the customer.

* Action Pending?: An indication (i.e., yes or no) as to whether the
complaint is still pending.

* Status: Status of complaint if not pending (e.g., closed,
resulted in no action taken, withdrawn, denied,
settled, resulted in an arbitration or litigation,
etc.).

* Resolution Date: Date associated with the status of the complaint.
Will be blank if complaint is still pending.

* Settlement Amount: The dollar amount the firm and/or individual broker
paid the customer to satisfy the claim.

* Individual ContributionThe dollar amount the indvidual broker contributed
to the settlement amount.

* Arbitration/Reparation The name of the self-regulatory organization/agency
where the claim was filed and the claim 's docket
case number.

* Service Date: The date the firm/individual broker received notice
of the claim or the date Service of Process for the
claim was received.

* Pending?: An indication (i.e., yes or no) as to whether the
claim is still pending.

* Monetary Compensation: The dollar amount the individual broker paid in
accordance with an arbitration/civil litigation
award, settlement, or reparation.

* Disposition: Details of the disposition of the arbitration,
reparation or litigation if status of the
complaint indicates either arbitration, reparation
or litigation.

NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 9
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)


* Disposition Date: The disposition date of the arbitration, reparation
or litigation.

* Summary: Details related to the circumstances of the
complaint.


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******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (1 of 8) ********


Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 02/12/2003

Date Received: 01/30/2001

Employing Firm: J W BARCLAY AND COMPANY

Allegations: COMMON LAW FRAUD, COMMON LAW BREACH OF CONTRACT AND NEGLIGENCE.

Alleged Damages: $70,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date: 09/19/2002

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NASD NO. 01-00535

Service Date: 01/30/2001

Pending?: No

Disposition: Settled

Disposition
Date: 09/03/2002

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $35,000.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $20,500.00

Disposition
Details:



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (2 of 8) ********


Reporting Source: Regulator (Form U-6)

Date Reported: 10/31/2002

Case Filed With: NASD

Date Initiated: 09/18/2001

Case Number: 01-04906

Employing Firm: SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL CORP.

Allegations: UNAUTHORIZED TRADING

Alleged Damages: $772,938.00

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award

Disposition
Date: 10/14/2002

Disposition
Details: RESPONDENT IS JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE AND SHALL PAY TO
CLAIMANT $235,076.88


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Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)


NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 10
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)

Date Reported: 11/07/2002

Date Received: 09/26/2001

Employing Firm: SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL

Allegations: ALLEGING UNAUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF BROCADE COMMUNICATION SHARES
ON FEBRUARY 7, 2001.

Alleged Damages: $772,938.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date: 10/14/2002

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NASD ARBITRATION CASE NUMBER 01-04906

Service Date: 09/18/2001

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award to Customer

Disposition
Date: 10/14/2002

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $235,076.88

Individual Contribution
Amount: $235,076.88

Disposition
Details: RESPONDENTS ARE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR AND SHALL PAY
TO CLAIMANT THE SUM OF $235,076.88 AS COMPENSATORY DAMAGES.



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (3 of 8) ********


Reporting Source: Regulator (Form U-6)

Date Reported: 07/02/2001

Case Filed With: NASD

Date Initiated: 03/22/2001

Case Number: 00-01470

Employing Firm: J.W. BARCLAY & CO., INC.

Allegations: >07/02/01 CHURNING, UNSUITABILITY, UNAUTHORIZED TRADING, BRECH
OF FIDUCIARY DUTY, FRAUD, NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT

Alleged Damages: $500,000.00

Pending?: No

Disposition: Dismissed

Disposition
Date: 02/07/2001

Disposition
Details: STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL OF ALL CLAIMS AGAINST RESPONDENT
WITHOUT PREJUDICE.


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Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 07/27/2001

Date Received: 04/15/2000

Employing Firm: J W BARCLAY

Allegations: CUSTOMER ALLEGED IN 2000 THAT INVESTMENTS MADE DURING 1997 &
1998 WERE UNSUITABLE.

Alleged Damages: $1,000,000.00

Action Pending?: No


NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 11
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________



To: SEC-ond-chance who wrote (84682)7/18/2003 5:23:52 PM
From: StockDung  Respond to of 122087
 
CONT>->NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)

Settlement
Amount: $45,000.00

Individual
Contribution: $22,500.00

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date: 04/15/2000

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NASD CASE # 200-01470

Service Date: 04/15/2000

Pending?: No

Disposition: Settled

Disposition
Date: 02/02/2001

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $45,000.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $22,500.00

Disposition
Details:



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (4 of 8) ********


Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 07/24/2000

Date Received: 06/15/2000

Employing Firm: J W BARCLAY

Allegations: CUSTOMER ALLEGED IN MARCH OF 2000 THAT AN UNAUTHORIZED PURCHASE
OF TELLURIAN TOOK PLACE IN HIS ACCOUNT IN 1998.

Alleged Damages: $12,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Settlement

Resolution
Date: 07/15/2000

Settlement
Amount: $12,000.00

Individual
Contribution: $12,000.00

Pending?: No

Disposition: Settled

Disposition
Details:



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (5 of 8) ********


Reporting Source: Regulator (Form U-6)

Date Reported: 06/06/2001

Case Filed With: NASD

Date Initiated: 11/12/1999

Case Number: 99-05099

Employing Firm: J.W.BARCLAY & COMPANY, INC.

Allegations: UNSUITABILITY;CHURNING;MATERIAL OMISSIONS AND OTHER FRAUD;
BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY;NEGLIGENCE


NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 12
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)

Alleged Damages: $205,000.00

Pending?: No

Disposition: Settled

Disposition
Date: 05/07/2001

Disposition
Details: PURSUANT TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CLAIMANTS AND
ALACAN, CLAIMANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS THE AMENDED STATEMENT OF
CLAIM AGAINST ALACAN IS GRANTED, WITH PREJUDICE.


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Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 10/17/2001

Date Received: 11/01/1999

Employing Firm: J.W. BARCLAY & CO., INC.

Allegations: UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS

Alleged Damages: $205,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Settlement

Resolution
Date: 05/07/2001

Settlement
Amount: $50,000.00

Individual
Contribution: $50,000.00

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date: 05/07/2001

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NASD 99-05099

Service Date: 11/12/1999

Pending?: No

Disposition: Settled

Disposition
Date: 05/07/2001

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $50,000.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $50,000.00

Disposition
Details: SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AND EDGAR ALACAN OCCURED BEFORE
THE ARBITRATION BEGAN. SO EVEN THOUGH AN ARBITRATION IS SHOWN
FOR THIS CUSTOMER COMPLAINT, IT SETTLED WITHOUT THE
ARBITRATION BEFORE IT STARTED.



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (6 of 8) ********


Reporting Source: Firm (Form U-5)

Date Reported: 06/18/1993

Date Received: 01/01/1993

Employing Firm: WHALE SECURITIES

Allegations: CHURING A/C & FAILURE TO EXECUTE SELL ORDERS ALLEGED DAMAGES
OF $25,000-

Alleged Damages: $25,000.00

Action Pending?: No


NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 13
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)

Resolution: Settlement

Resolution
Date:

Settlement
Amount: $13,583.00

Disposition
Details: SETTLED WITH CUSTOMER FOR $13,583 Not Provided


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Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 08/20/1993

Date Received: 01/01/1993

Employing Firm: WHALE SECURITIES

Allegations: CHURNING & FAILURE TO EXECUTE SELL ORDERS ALLEGED DAMAGES OF
$25,000.

Alleged Damages: $25,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Settlement

Resolution
Date:

Settlement
Amount: $13,583.00

Disposition
Details: SETTLED WITH CUSTOMER FOR $13,583. I RESIGNED FROM WHALE
SECURITIES ON 9/92 WELL BEFORE THIS EVENT TOOK PLACE, I
BELIEVE THE COMPLAINT OF ROBERT TURNER BUT HE IS COMPLAINING
AGAINST ANOTHER BROKER NOT ME. WHALE SEC. COMPLAINCE DIRECTOR
REQUESTED THAT MY U-5 BE RE-AMENDED CLEARING MY NAME FROM THIS
INCIDENT BUT WAS OVERIDDEN BY WHALE MANAGEMENT.



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (7 of 8) ********


Reporting Source: Firm (Form U-5)

Date Reported: 05/14/1993

Date Received: 04/22/1993

Employing Firm: SHEARSON

Allegations: CHURNING. ALLEGED NEW LOSSES OF $152,000.00

Alleged Damages: $152,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Settlement

Resolution
Date:

Settlement
Amount: $65,000.00

Individual
Contribution: $0.00

Disposition
Details: THE MATTER WAS SETTLED IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 IN ORDER TO
AVOID THE COST AND UNCERTAINTIES RELATED TO PROTRACTED
LITIGATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT JOHN DOUGHERTY
(212)464-8189.


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Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 06/16/1993

Date Received: 04/22/1993

Employing Firm: SHEARSON


NASD Public Disclosure Program July 18, 2003 Page 14
This information is current as of: 07/18/2003
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)

Allegations: CHURNING, ALLEGED NEW LOSSES OF $152,000.00

Alleged Damages: $152,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Settlement

Resolution
Date:

Settlement
Amount: $65,000.00

Individual
Contribution: $0.00

Disposition
Details: THE MATTER WAS SETTLED IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 IN ORDER TO
AVOID THE COST AND UNCERTAINTIES RELATED TO PROTRACTED
LITIGATION. I DID NOT CONTRIBUTE ANY MONIES TO THE SETTLEMENT
SHEARSON MADE WITH ANDREWS & ANDREWS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED
LETTER AND FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT JOHN
DOUGHERTY AT SHEARSON LEGAL DEPARTMENT.



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (8 of 8) ********


Reporting Source: Firm (Form U-5)

Date Reported: 04/30/1993

Date Received: 02/02/1993

Employing Firm:

Allegations: UNAUTHORIZED TRADE OF 900 SHARES LIDA

Alleged Damages:

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Settlement

Resolution
Date: 02/03/1993

Disposition
Details: TRADE CANCELLED WITH LOSS CHARGED TO ALACAN. ALACAN TERMINATED
FEBRUARY 3, 1993 NO OPTIONS OR COMMODITIES CONTACT PERSON:
JONATHON MORRIS (212) 230-3678


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Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 05/27/1993

Date Received: 02/02/1993

Employing Firm:

Allegations: UNAUTHORIZED TRADE OF 900 SHARES LIDA

Alleged Damages:

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Settlement

Resolution
Date: 02/03/1993

Disposition
Details: TRADE CANCELLED WITH LOSS PAID. ON JAN. 28, 1992 I TELEPHONED
MR. GLASSER TO RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF LIDA. MR. GLASSER
AGREED TO PURCHASE LIDA WITH HIS FUNDS IN HIS MONEY MARKET. I
CONFIRMED THE TRADE LATER IN THE DAY AT 7 3./8. AFTER WATCHING
THE STOCK TRADE DOWN TO 6 3/4 BEFORE SETTLEMENT DAY AND
WATCHING HIS 5TH LOSING STOCK WITH THE FIRM, MR. GLASSER THEN
CLAIMED THAT THE TRADE WAS UNAUTHORIZED AND I AGREED ON A
CANCELLATION OF THE PURCHASE TO AVOID A COSTLY ARBITRATION.
ALL TRADES WERE FULLY AUTHORIZED.






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NASD Registered Person: EDGAR B ALACAN
CRD Number: 2018041

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INVESTIGATIONS
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DISCLOSURE INFORMATION


This section contains information regarding formal investigations that were
reported to CRD. These events are disclosable through the Public Disclosure
Program and include grand jury investigations, U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission investigations, formal investigations by a self-regulatory
organization, or actions or procedures designated as investigations by other
jurisdictions (i.e., state regulators).

Some of the fields in this section of the report may be blank if the information
was not provided to CRD.


** OCCURRENCE COUNTS ** 1 Record(s)

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** FIELD DEFINITIONS **

* Reporting Source: The form through which details of the investigation
was reported to CRD.

* Date Reported: The date the investigation was reported to CRD.

* Initiated By: The party that initiated the investigation (e.g.,
name of regulator, agency, self-regulatory
organization, state regulator, etc.).

* Notice Date: Date the broker was notified of the investigation.

* Details: A brief description of the nature of the
investigation.


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********** INVESTIGATION (1 of 1) **********


Reporting Source: Firm (Form U-5)

Date Reported: 10/02/2000

Initiated By: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS

Notice Date: 06/29/2000

Details: REQUEST FOR ON THE RECORD INTERVIEW. A REVIEW OF MATTERS
RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY


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Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 10/27/2000

Initiated By: NASD

Notice Date: 06/29/2000

Details: MY CLIENT PAUL PROCTOR, DIED IN JUNE 1999. IN MAY 2000, ALMOST
ONE YEAR AFTER THE ACCOUNT HAD BEEN CLOSED, HIS WIFE FILED A
COMPLAINT ON HISBEHALF ALLEGING THAT UNSUITABLE
RECOMMENDATIONS HAD BEEN MADE TO HER HUSBAND. ALL
TRANSACTIONS WERE AUTHORIZED AND CONSISTENT WITH THE
CUSTOMER'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES. MOREOVER, MR.PROCTOR WAS AN
EXPERIENCED INVESTOR WHO MAINTAINED ACCOUNTS WITH OTHER
BROKERAGE FIRMS. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT MR.PROCTOR NEVER
COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SERVICING OF HIS ACCOUNT.


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