Matthew Aaron Ford, counsel for Constantinescu, told Law360 in an email statement, "The Court has been clear in both oral and written orders that the government must turn over exculpatory Brady material in the possession of the SEC and FINRA concerning the meme stocks...
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Former Mozambique Minister Says US Violated His Privacy By Seizing His Phone | Global Investigations Review
"Mr. Chang is not on trial for longstanding narcotics trafficking or gang activity,” said of Ford O'Brien Landy LLP's New York office. “The Government’s actions are unreasonable, and suppression is appropriate under the Fourth Amendment,” Chang’s lawyers said. Read...
The Department of Justice Set to Target Foreign Government Personnel with Passage of New Law
The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, signed by President Biden, expands U.S. bribery laws to criminalize foreign official bribery. It extends beyond the FCPA's reach, targeting corruption solely abroad. Its interpretation and legal validity will likely be challenged...
Florida Firm Sued Over Soured $20M Investment In Satellite Co. | Law360
"The suit accuses the defendants of common law fraud, unjust enrichment, breaching fiduciary duties, and imposition of constructive trust. Together, Talipot and Tierra seek $20 million in damages with prejudgment and post-judgment interest." Talipot and Tierra are...
2023 Year In Review
Year-End Review Here we share significant cases in the press as well as 2023 awards, recognitions, and events. Click here to read our 2023 Newsletter
US Securities Regulator Appeals Ruling On Ill-Gotten Gains | Reuters
Matthew Aaron Ford, an attorney for Govil, said the 2nd Circuit followed the Supreme Court's ruling. "If the SEC wants to seek a return of money to investors it claims lost money, it must show the investors actually lost money in the first place," he said. Read the...
2nd Circ. Holding Could Disrupt SEC Disgorgement Methods | Law360
This new requirement is a game-changer for the primary circuit for the SEC's contested enforcement actions and has the potential to substantially disrupt the SEC's longstanding approach to remedies in many of the cases the agency brings. Read the full article
Ex-Connecticut Prosecutor Joins Ford O’Brien In NY
"I was very impressed by FOL's development of a robust white collar practice alongside a complex commercial litigation practice,” Amy Brown said. "In the last year, the firm has added two other female former prosecutors and I saw that the firm was committed to adding...
Ford O’Brien Landy LLP Hires Former Federal Prosecutor Amy Brown To Join The Firm
NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford O'Brien Landy LLP, a white collar defense and commercial litigation boutique law firm headquartered in New York City, is pleased to announce that Amy Brown has joined the Firm as Counsel. Amy will be based out of the Firm's...
Russian Businessman Challenges Yacht Forfeiture Effort In Manhattan | Global Investigations Review
Adam Ford of Ford O'Brien Landy LLP, said in an emailed statement: “In contrast to the conjecture and false statements that led to the unlawful seizure of the vessel, this claim cements the fact that Mr Khudainatov is, and has always been, the ultimate beneficial...