The misconception that the government has gone soft on white-collar crime is alive and well. This is unfortunate for investors, hedge fund managers, financial advisers and corporate officers in the financial industry among others. White-collar professionals need to be wary of the pending public backlash and over-correction by enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
El Chapo Sentenced To Life In Prison
A trial that has captivated two nations and includes enough drugs, money, and corruption to keep true crime enthusiasts busy for decades has reached the sentencing stage in U.S. Federal Court.
Our Client Acquitted On All 5 Counts In Platinum Partners Case
A federal jury issued a verdict of acquittal in the Platinum Partners criminal case, finding former Chief Financial Officer Joseph SanFilippo not guilty on all charges against him.
New SEC Rule: More Disclosure, Less Broker Conflicts
Do you have any real or perceived conflicts of interests? Your answer will be crucial after the Securities and Exchange Commission's adoption of a rule designed to curb conflicts of interests and provide investors with more information about their brokers.
SEC Joins The Babysitter's Club
We've been following the saga of Elon Musk's run-ins with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since last year. A theory put forward by a respected lawyer and corporate governance expert now says that the SEC and Elon Musk may be a perfect match.
Adam C. Ford Named To Super Lawyers
We are happy to announce that our very own Adam Ford has been named a Super Lawyer for 2019!
"Monopoly" Isn't How The Real World Works
In real life, there is no such thing as a "GET OUT OF JAIL FREE" card. Despite what has been said recently about the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), it is in your best interest to have a strong defense attorney on your side if you find your bitcoin operation under scrutiny by the SEC.
It Pays To Blow The Whistle
When it comes to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), money is no object, at least when the time comes to make sure that informants and whistleblowers are handsomely rewarded for their fruitful tips.
Learn From Elon Musk (Part 3)
The continuing saga of Elon Musk vs. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a new development. The SEC has asked a judge to hold the Tesla and SpaceX CEO in contempt due to alleged violations of his settlement deal.
This is not the first or second time Elon Musk has found himself in hot water with the SEC in recent months. He continues to serve as an example of what not to do while under the scrutiny of a powerful federal regulatory agency.
El Chapo Found Guilty On All 10 Counts
A much-awaited verdict was reached on February 12 in a trial that the world has been watching. After years of allegations, charges, and even a prison escape, an alleged drug kingpin finally learned whether he would be spending the rest of his life in a United States federal prison.
