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January 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Different Federal Court Approaches to Scheme Liability

A circuit split has emerged over the scope of Lorenzo's holding, which reflects a fundamental disagreement about the relationship between scheme liability and Rule 10b-5(b).
7 minute read
December 05, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

McCarter & English's Double-Digit Profit Dip Accompanies a Growing Footprint

Leaders at the Newark-based firm say temporary expenses during the pandemic came back into play during its 2022 fiscal year, which saw it expand into Indianapolis and Miami.
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November 18, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Get It in Writing: Oral Agreements Are 'Ill-Suited Means of Forming Enforceable Contracts'

'Van Bortel v. Ford Motor Co.' serves as a reminder that while oral agreements can sometimes be enforceable, it is rare. Contracts should be in writing.
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November 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Equity Compensation Must Be Protected as Wages

States are divided as to whether these stocks, vested or unvested, constitute wages. While federal law prohibits employers from improperly withholding employee wages, it does not protect equity compensation.
8 minute read
October 25, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Supreme Court's Fractured Ruling on Enforcing Arbitral Awards Impacts Circuit Courts

The U.S. Supreme Court previously opined on the issue in a badly fractured opinion, Commonwealth Coatings Corp v. Continental Casualty Co. The majority opinion, authored by Justice Hugo Black, called for arbitrators to avoid even the "impression of possible bias," and stated that arbitrators should be held to the same standard as Article III judges.
7 minute read
October 18, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lowenstein's New Crypto Lawyer Predicts 'Exciting Business' Will Grow in Market Downturn

Bryan Reyhani anticipates rising demand for counsel among Lowenstein's cryptocurrency clients as the SEC and FINRA regulate the industry through enforcement actions.
3 minute read
October 18, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Joining Lowenstein, Crypto Lawyer and Entrepreneur Predicts 'Exciting Business' Will Grow From Crypto Winter

Bryan Reyhani arrives with a decade of experience as a crypto lawyer, management consultant, and entrepreneur.
3 minute read
October 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

World Economy Roiled by Simultaneous Shocks Echoing 2007 Anxiety

The world economy is showing signs of a rapid downshift as it contends with a series of shocks -- some of them self-inflicted by policymakers -- increasing…
6 minute read
September 30, 2022 | National Law Journal

Will SEC Defense Work Now Ramp Up? White-Collar Litigators on Alert

A string of recent big penalties from the SEC is the strongest indication yet of increasing demand for white-collar and securities enforcement lawyers inside the Beltway.
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August 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

What Makes a Scheme?

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has at least temporarily stifled the potential expansion of "scheme liability" under the federal securities laws.
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