A psychotherapist received insider information from a senior executive at Martin
Marietta, that it was about to merge with Lockheed Martin. Notice of the merger was not
yet public and the therapist bought call options
This is not insider trading because the information was not from an insider.
The therapist violated section 10(b).
The therapist was not liable because he was not an insider
A and c above.
[Note: The therapist is a tippee. The therapist is also in breach of a duty owed to the client.]