Hope you enjoy my article on the SEC’s dysfunctional relationship with defense lawyers. Ernest E. Badway – Why Does the SEC Whine so Much? The Sec’s Attack on Lawyers and
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SEC Still Has Lawyers in its Cross-Hairs
It is almost axiomatic that the SEC “enjoys” bringing enforcement actions against lawyers. The SEC believes that lawyers have a special duty to protect and police the securities markets, and,…
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Fox’s Mark Silow, Joshua Horn and Cannabis Practice Profiled
We strongly encourage you to read the article profiling our firm and partners, Mark Silow (also our firm Chairman) and Joshua Horn, on Fox’s Cannabis Practice Group. See https://bol.bna.com/why-fox-rothschild-is-still-banking-on-its-cannabis-practice/. No,…
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Fox Rothschild’s National Survey on Restrictive Covenants Released
Although the Broker Protocol has alleviated some concerns, many firms still find themselves wrestling with the vagaries of restrictive covenants when dealing with their employees. Fox Rothschild has produced this…
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The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same….
Given the start of the NFL season and the post-Labor Day last leg of the presidential campaign season, it reminded me of a blog entry that I posted in August…
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Do you really need a reason why not to provide your client with a personal email address
Not too long ago, I tried a case that had, among other issues, the improper use of the advisor’s personal email account. That improper use serves as a valuable lesson…
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Convicted Inside Trader Cannot Sue Former Counsel
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a New York law malpractice and fraud claims by convicted inside trader Winifred Jiau against her former attorney. …
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LAWYERS MUST FEAR SEC RULE 102(e) PROCEEDINGS
The number of cases brought by the SEC against attorneys under its Rule of Practice 102(e) will continue to climb.
In the wake of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and…
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So Who Is My Lawyer Anyway?
A firm faced with a regulatory investigation should hire outside counsel to bring objective analysis to the situation. Although it may seem simple, the question that must first be addressed…
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BULLSEYE! ATTORNEYS DEAD CENTER FOR REGULATORS
We routinely report enforcement actions directed against lawyers because it simply never goes away. Attorneys are a major target for federal and state securities regulators. Regulators salivate over “getting” attorneys,…
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