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,
Continue Reading SEC Still Has Lawyers in its Cross-Hairs
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,
Continue Reading Fox’s Mark Silow, Joshua Horn and Cannabis Practice Profiled
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
Continue Reading Fox Rothschild’s National Survey on Restrictive Covenants Released
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
Continue Reading The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same….
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
Continue Reading Do you really need a reason why not to provide your client with a personal email address
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.
Continue Reading Convicted Inside Trader Cannot Sue Former Counsel
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
Continue Reading LAWYERS MUST FEAR SEC RULE 102(e) PROCEEDINGS
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
Continue Reading So Who Is My Lawyer Anyway?
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,
Continue Reading BULLSEYE! ATTORNEYS DEAD CENTER FOR REGULATORS
We want to congratulate our outstanding IP partners, Gerry Norton and Janet MacLeod, on being named “Life Sciences Stars” by LMG Life Sciences 2013. See http://emarketing.foxrothschild.com/rs/vm.ashx?ct=24F7661EDEE20AEDC1D089A5D1289611D4BE7BB3D38714DD4CF371647BF8D90DDD78031
Continue Reading Gerard Norton and Janet MacLeod Named Life Sciences Stars