US Government is out of control! In many ways America has become a POLICE STATE!

At the Econosummit prior to introducing a speaker, Mike did a passionate presentation of what it will take to “Make America Great Again” but not in the Trump Context.   This is a “must watch” for all club members who have concerns about many aspects of our Federal Government.   These are subjects that Mike has been talking about for years and it is not a message the Government likes being conveyed. The Framers and ForeFathers of America put safeguards in place that were not adhered too and unfortunately we have a Federal Government that is completely out of control.    With surveillance laws now in place from 911 that were only supposed to be temporary America’s are now part of a State where our Privacy and Personal Liberty are compromised as America continues down the path of further control over all aspects of America’s lives.

ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST SEAN BARRY


Sean Barry is a lawyer from California who is a 2.5% minority shareholder in a fitness business.   I arranged for investors to purchase ownership of a significant larger interests in the business.  He apparently has a personal vendetta against me and the management group that took over several years ago.  

There is a litigation matter pending wherein some other minority owners are trying to oust the management group and nullify the ownership interests of the investors I arranged.   While Sean Barry is not a named plaintiff in that action, he is aligned with those plaintiffs.


Very clearly this shows an attorney pushing all ethics boundaries and I am happy to publicly expose his actions for all to see! Please read and share as you see fit. 

In the course of the last 45 days there has been a storm of legal documentation generated related to the British Columbia Securities Commission recent advance of its 5 year (to use the word of legal counsel) ‘vandetta’ against Mike Lathigee – which has been recently placed before the court in Nevada.

In his commitment to ‘transparency’ Mike has stated his case ad nauseam before ICOA members both in person (at meetings) and through the dissemination of video (of those meetings) to our out of town members.

He has taken the same position since the very start of the BCSC actions.

(Video(s) are and continues to be easily accessible through the ICOA website archives).

That said, significant are a few lines drawn from all that recent documentation – as submitted to the court – by Mike’s legal counsel.

 Unsolicited and presented exactly as transcribed these excerpts reflect Mike’s position all the more obviously:

                “The BCSC has been essentially persuing a vendetta for years, regarding the collapse of the real estate investment company of which defendant Michael Patrick Lathigee was principal in and around 2007-2008.”

                “As is noted in the Declaration of Mr Lathigee, even the BCSC’s expert witness acknowledged that the monetary judgement being imposed in 2014 was a sanction and fine and was not based on any evidence or proof that Mr Lathigee personally benefited from the monies invested in the subject business.

The exact words of the BCSC’ expert witness are – ‘Certainly I agree the impact of the remedy is significant in that the order in question requires Mr. Lathigee to pay $21,700,000 without proof that Mr. Lathigee personally received that amount’ 

                Indeed, as noted in Exhibit “A”, not only does Mr Lathigee disavow receiving such personal aggrandisement and enrichment, but he in fact was the biggest loser in the collapse.

Never the less, multiple years later we find ourselves at present litigating about ordinary routine household goods which BCSC wants to liquidate, at pennies on the dollar, as what would appear to be a totally non-economic attempt to drive Mr Lathigee into the ground.”

                “Unfortunately, in the process of same, BCSC and its counsel have apparently taken quantum leaps and from limited circumstantial evidence to reach highly speculative and erroneous conclusions as to alleged ongoing misconduct and nefarious activity on the part of Michael Lathigee. It should be noted that most of the suggestions and innuendoes totally lack foundation, are not corroborated by appropriate documents or facts, and candidly are not very germaine or relevant….”

British Columbia Securities Commission domiciles $16 million judgment against Mike Lathigee in Nevada.

Mike Lathigee has a strong following of club members across America.    Recently the British Columbia Securities Commission domiciled a judgment against Mr Lathigee for $16 million.    In this video Mr Lathigee fully discloses what happened in Canada and updates members  on what is happening in the case.  In addition, you will learn all the details of Mr Lathigee projects in Nevada and the track record to date.

Recently Mike Lathigee received some unfavorable press and he felt it was important to provide the facts in a short video.

Please watch the above video and below is a more detailed about what transpired.

Mike Lathigee is the Chairman and Founder of the Investment Club of America.  

He remains fully transparent regarding his track record of successes and challenges from the past.   In fact, in a recent interview with the world famous Economist Mark Skousen, Mr Skousen says ‘Mike always guides people to “Google Me” before they do business with him.’ 
LINK TO FREEDOMFEST VIDEO

Mike has lead many deals successfully over the last decade and in this video you will learn more about this track record as well as the Investment Club of America. 

Over the past 8 years, Mike Lathigee has overseen several projects – the outcome of which has been that investors have cashed in and cashed out with strong gains.  

At the same time he has also received unfavorable press as a result of the British Columbia Security Commission (BCSC) civil adjudication against him (brought subsequent to the impact that the ‘meltdown’ of 2008/2009 had on his businesses) where it was ruled that he did not have enough disclosure in two of 21 prospectuses filed at the time.   

Although the BCSC fully admitted he had no personal financial gain and, in fact, lost more money than any other investor he was still fined $21.7 million.    The judgment against him has now been domiciled in Nevada and he has appealed the decision.   Please click here to read the “attached brief” in addition to this video which explains many of the weaknesses in the BCSC case.   In addition, in this brief, the BCSC own expert lawyer admits that Lathigee had no personal financial gain. 

Mike Lathigee is currently appealing the decision with respect to the BC Securities Case.

Appellant’s Reply Brief – Click to read

There are many weaknesses the BCSC case and please see the attached court fling that points to all the shortcomings.  In addition, although many times the BCSC has led reporters to write that somehow Lathigee had personal financial gain, in the most recent court brief the BCSC’s own lawyer, Johnson, stated that “Lathigee has had no personal financial gain”.   In fact Lathigee lost more than any other investor after Toronto Dominion Bank called his line of credit although all payments were current and simultaneously cancelled all financing for building lots that were sold to builders.  Please see youtube video “Lathigee writes complaint letter to TD Bank” with over 5000 views.

About Mike Lathigee

Mike Lathigee, has spent the last ten years rebuilding his reputation after the collapse of his last company. Here are some words from several of the club members who have interacted with Mike:

Mike Lathigee has gone to extraordinary lengths in conveying his experiences from the past.

Including the good & the bad.

We all stumble and fall.

It is those who continue, prevail and then succeed that seem to draw the ire of those who are unwilling or unable to do the same.

There is a saying
Those who can – do
Those who cannot – teach
But it also seems that those who cannot – do or teach – persecute!

Mike has focused his fierce criticism on the ‘traditional’ investment models – & included the regulatory bodies, and their lawyers, within this focus.

10 years ago, after the meltdown of ’08/’09 these lawyers found a weakness & they pounced. 

They have been relentless in their scrutiny in the years since, in the attempt to add fodder to their agenda – but to no avail.

Mike will not back down and neither will they desist in perusing an agenda the source of which he has discussed ad nauseam – and really is quite dated.

The whole issue is covered in the document ‘My name is Mike Lathigee’ for those who care to read it.

He has relationships with a group of accredited / sophisticated investors which (in most cases) spanning many, many years.

Highly educated with various skill sets they interact closely with Mike on current deals and deals they have cashed out on.

There can be fewer relationships as volatile – as they kind they have with Mike – and yet they will enthusiastically endorse this man.

We leave it to the reader to decide their own mind, however; state for the record that Mike has always worked to the best results for his investors and will continue to do so regardless of the consequences.


My name is Mike Lathigee

I am the Founder of the Investment Club of America (formerly the Las Vegas Investment Club).

For well over a decade I have been an outspoken advocate for investors in the face of ‘traditional’ investment practices.

Investment advisors, banks and regulatory lawyers have suffered intense critical scrutiny under my focus (conveyed to tens of thousands of people – over the years).

As a result – I have had an impact on the ways in which those people (who have heard my messages) view the ‘system’ and as a result – invest !

I have made enemies – especially among the powerful entities and people who have grown wealthy and continue to prosper in the ‘traditional’ models.

After the meltdown of ’08 – the TD Bank in British Columbia, Canada (where my business was located at the time) utilized mercenary tactics and forced me into insolvency – even though my loans were completely up to date. This is well documented in my fight on behalf of investors; however, the effects were devastating.

For an idea of what this fight entailed – Please click on the link below to see my letter to the President and CEO of TD Bank. Feb 17, 2011

I also came within reach of the British Columbia Securities Commission’s lawyers.

Utilizing ‘non disclosure’ (ubiquitous in securities language and almost impossible to defend against) as the basis of a case against me – these regulatory lawyers made a decision to assess me a

$21.7 m fine.

Even though the fines they have assessed in (what could be considered) similar circumstances – range significantly lower.

I submit that the ‘back story’ related to my criticism of this group underscores why a case was made in the first place, why the case was advanced – as well as the fine and its excessive nature.

Without it – this case being brought against me would have been truly bewildering.

This is underscored by the fact that even the BCSC regulatory lawyers admited that there was no evidence (beyond a modest salary) that I received any gain personally.

I will not linger on this any further here – Other than to say that ‘vindictive’ seems an apt adjective to apply to this ludicrous and clearly excessive fine – and that I will continue to fight against it and the judgment that produced it.

(An appeal is currently underway on the BCSC judgement – with the Supreme Court in Nevada).

I make no secret of this Civil Fraud case, its outcome and ongoing appeal. That said, I will continue & remain committed to speak out wherever and whenever – I see fault within the system.

(My 352 page book called The Investment Revolution is a scathing overview of the financial system and financial brokers and service agents).

Please go to mikelathigee.com and vindicationforlathigee.com and see there are 2 sides to everything.

CLICK HERE FOR FEW MORE WORDS ABOUT MIKE FROM HIS ASSOCIATES

From the desk of Praveen Varshney

I have known Mike Lathigee for more than 25 years from when we first met through YEO (now known as EO), the largest organization of entrepreneurs in the world.  Over this time I have developed respect for his talent, determination and track record.   

I have also witnessed negative press directed at him, which seemed more interested in “the story” than the facts.  For example, when his company failed after the “Global Meltdown” of 2008/09 he was portrayed in the press as having attained and holding large personal gains when he had actually lost more than any of his investors and in fact was completely wiped out.  Even the regulators (who ruled against him) admitted that he had attained no personal gain and yet the press continued with misleading stories. 

Now ten years later, I have had the opportunity to come to Las Vegas and speak multiple times at Las Vegas Investment Club meetings and to meet many of the investors, many of whom have been with him for some years now.  What they convey is that they are very pleased with his results.  And when it comes to transparency, they say he pulls no punches sharing openly everything that’s being said or written about him “Google my name and ask me any question you want”.

As a professional investor, I see how Mike structures his investment opportunities, he puts his investors first with the management team getting nothing until investors are fully repaid which shows a high level of integrity.  

Despite the difficult circumstances Mike’s had to deal with over the years to try and help clear his name, he’s been very open and transparent with everyone including the regulators, he’s never run away to hide and been very cooperative as he’s rebuilt a very successful investment club and track record in Nevada.

In conclusion, I am proud to be associated with Michael, am currently doing business with him and will continue to do so. 

Regards,

Praveen K. Varshney, FCPA, FCA

Director

Varshney Capital Corp.

Vancouver, BC

Canada

Praveen Varshney has been a principal of Varshney Capital Corp., a Vancouver based merchant banking, venture capital and corporate advisory services firm,

since 1991.  

Mr. Varshney obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia in 1987 and is a FCPA, FCA.

He is a director or officer of various publicly traded companies including Mogo (Co-Founder) and BetterU Education Corp.  He is also a Co-Founder of G-PAK and former CFO of Carmanah  Corp. which became Canada’s largest solar company.  He also was Co-Founder of a predecessor of Mountain Province Diamonds who’s Gahcho Kué in September 2016 became the world’s largest new diamond mine since 2003 & De Beers’ second-largest producer behind its Jwaneng mine in Botswana.

Mr. Varshney is a Toniic member and a long-time member of both EO Entrepreneurs Organization & TiE (Founding Director).  He’s also on a number of non-profit boards such as The Varshney Family Charitable Foundation, OneProsper.org and a Founding Member of instrumentbeyondborders.org.  He’s also an SVP Vancouver Partner, a Vancouver Police Foundation Trustee, and on the Advisory boards of Room to Read – Vancouver and The Thomas Edison Innovation Foundation in New Jersey, USA.  He also Co-Founded with his daughter, Jaiya, Down to the Last Straw, a global movement to reduce plastic waste with a major focus on single-use plastic straws. Mr. Varshney is also a past recipient of Business in Vancouver’s 40 Under 40 Awards.

My Experience with Mike Lathigee

Dear Sir/Madam:
I am writing this letter to discuss my professional experiences with Mike Lathigee. I have been representing Lathigee for twelve years, handling all of his corporate legal work, including structuring deals, drafting contracts, and handling SEC compliance. Despite what I consider to be unfair scrutiny and press in Canada, I have had nothing but positive experiences dealing with Lathigee. More importantly, all of Lathigee’s investors and strategic partners that I have met through the years have been treated fairly and have continued to work with Mike on a variety of transactions in many different industries.
The first project in which I represented Lathigee was an assemblage of condominiums in Las Vegas, Nevada. The project spanned 5-7 years and led to a significant exit for all investors involved. During the 5-7 years of growth, the investors received regular payments of cash flow from the condominium rents, and subsequently received a final payment reflecting the capital gains generated from the project.
The real estate project was followed by a series of transactions in a variety of industries including investing in a payday loan business, a law firm, and a portfolio of fitness gyms. All deals were substantially vetted, and all either met or exceeded performance expectations. The performance was primarily driven by Lathigee’s extreme attention to detail, overwhelming availability to assist the executives of each business in their growth plan, and consistent communication with all investors involved.
The most significant feature of my experience with Lathigee arises from the observation that the same names continuously appear on the capitalization tables of all deals. The fact that Lathigee’s investors continue to participate in deal after deal indicates they are not only satisfied with their investment returns, but also with the overall experience, particularly the level of disclosure and communication received from Lathigee and the executive teams at the various companies where investments are made.
In addition to the various quality deals that Lathigee has facilitated, I have also witnessed Lathigee mentor young entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Many of these entrepreneurs have become significantly more seasoned after receiving Lathigee’s guidance, and they have been able to grow several profitable businesses.
Lastly, outside of the business realm, Lathigee is an active participant in the local Las Vegas community. He actively donates to a variety of causes, has saved the lives of hundreds of animals, and always makes time for those that need his assistance, despite having an incredibly hectic schedule.
Very Truly Yours,

Pete Michael Rinato

Attorney at Law

300 Park Avenue

14th Floor

New York, NY 10022

(646)741-8100

(646)304-1400(fax)

www.rinatolawfirm.com

Overreaching Power and Systemized Legalized Corruption in the US Government: Las Vegas Investment Club March 29, 2018

Mike Lathigee clearly outlines the corruption within our system and addresses areas of concern including Lobbyists, the unfair Plea Bargain System and the overzealous unchecked powers of Federal Prosecutors.
Politicians don’t make money by having a shrinking government. Our Forefathers and Founders of the Constitution would be rolling over in their graves to see the negative changes and how Government is too involved in our lives.
America became great over the last few hundred years by allowing it citizens pursue ri the American Dream. For the most part under the Legalized Corruption System, the American Dream as we know it is DEAD!
This is a video that all Americans MUST watch to understand how our system works and why all American Citizens MUST be concerned.
Never has the club made a request to share but this is a message the Las Vegas Investment Club wants to get out to as many fellow Americans as possible. Please share this video! Stay Tuned for Part 2.