Let's take a stroll back to 1981, when football coach Barry Switzer overheard some information that might have become very profitable. Or would it? It's important to remember that in most insider trading cases, there must be an underlying breach of fiduciary duty for liability to attach.

You can see earlier versions below:

Part 1 - The Insider Trading Cartoon Series Vol. I — Classical Theory 

Part 2 - Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. II — Temporary Insiders

Part 3 - The Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. III — Very Temporary Insiders

Part 4 - Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. IV — Rank-and-File Employees [VIDEO]

Part 5 - Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. V — Misappropriation Theory [VIDEO]

Part 6 - Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. VI — Misappropriation (Part Deux) [VIDEO]

Part 7 - Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. VII — Misappropriation Theory (Part the Third)

Part 8 - Negligence Based Charges - The Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. VIII [VIDEO]

Part 9 - Tender Offers - The Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. IX [VIDEO]

Part 10 - Tipping (Pre-Newman): Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. X

Part 11 - Multi-Level Tipping: Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. XI [VIDEO]

Part 12 - Innocent Intermediary: Insider Trading Cartoon Series, Vol. XII [VIDEO]