An occasional report on words, phrases, and pith.
Disgorgement
A danger to early Ponzi scheme investors. Even if entirely innocent, they may be forced to repay their gains in order to ease the losses of those who got in too late.
Clawback
Recovery of previously given monies or benefits, such as a disgorgement order might mandate.
Quoth
“Shut up,” he explained. Ring Lardner
Quoth
Give me the coroner and I’ll rule the county. Al Capone
