Firm News
Ripple’s Discovery Wins Over SEC Offer Defense Strategies
Kevin J. O’Brien is featured as an expert analyst and discusses the SEC v. Ripple Labs case. The question posed in the case is whether Ripple’s digital token, XRP, is an investment contract and therefore a security under the federal securities laws.
August 2, 2021
SEC’s Oil and Gas Investor Fraud Suit Overreaches, Motion Says
Ford O'Brien, LLP, represents the defendants.
July 22, 2021
Alexander Shapiro Was Recently Published in the New York Law Journal
“Judicial Cross-Currents in Debtor and Creditor Law §278”
July 9, 2021
June 24th Webinar to Feature Partner Kevin J. O’Brien as a Panelist Discussing the Meng Wanzhou Case
Partner Kevin J. O’Brien will be a panelist at a Lexology webinar on Thursday, June 24th, discussing the Meng Wanzhou case. Please see this announcement for more details.
Registration info is also available here.
June 22, 2021
SEC Sues Trader Who Teased ‘F—YOUDOJ’ License Plate
Adam Ford, an attorney representing Gentile, told Law360 on Monday that the SEC’s latest complaint against Gentile “is an embarrassment for what was once a reputable government agency.”
“We expect to get these bogus allegations promptly dismissed, as we have with the prior three complaints the agency filed against him,” Ford added.
March 23, 2021
Hospital Dodges Records Request Over Deaths, For Now
Robert S. Landy of Ford O’Brien, representing the plaintiffs, told Law360, “The court’s ruling means that the defendants will no longer be able to conceal the foolhardy rush to judgment, and the rash actions, that are at the core of the plaintiffs’ claims. We are pleased with the opinion, and believe it will help bring the truth to light.”
February 10, 2021
Crypto CEO Claims Trimmed In SEC Pump-And-Dump Suit
Adam Ford, an attorney for Ladd, told Law360 that “we are pleased with the judge’s decision to dismiss the two counts that he did, as they never should have been filed. My client looks forward to fully clearing his name of the remaining baseless fraud claims at trial.”
January 29, 2021
Alexander H. Shapiro, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, To Strengthen The Firm’s White Collar, Commercial Litigation, And Appellate Practices
January 19, 2021
A Statement On The Events Of January 6, 2021
January 7, 2021
Could Injunctions Become The SEC’s Next Headache?
A recent article gives a shout-out to attorney Adam Ford’s perseverance and skill in representing our client in what could be a breakthrough case.
December 1, 2020
Ford O’Brien Attorneys Recognized In 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers!
Join us in congratulating three Ford O’Brien attorneys who were recently recognized in this year’s New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists!
- Kevin J. O’Brien is named as a New York Super Lawyer
- Adam C. Ford is named as a New York Super Lawyer
- Matthew A. Ford is named as a New York Super Lawyers Rising Star
The digital version of 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine contains the entire print publication.
Congratulations, Kevin, Adam and Matthew!
December 1, 2020
Ex-Informant Ruling Guides On Challenging SEC Enforcement
November 18, 2020
Second Circuit Stands Its Ground In Construing 28 U.S.C. §1782
Ever since the Supreme Court in Intel Corp. v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 542 U.S. 241 (2004) sanctioned a liberal interpretation of 28 U.S.C. §1782 (“Section 1782”)—the statute permitting U.S. discovery in aid of foreign litigations—domestic litigants, anxious to mitigate the impact of this law, have been keeping the federal courts very busy.
November 10, 2020
SEC’s Whistleblower Amendments Are A Step Backward
October 1, 2020
Ex-Informant Again Beats SEC Suit Over Stock Schemes
September 29, 2020
Diversity Jurisdiction In The Second Circuit: The ‘Tagger’ Decision
Federal diversity jurisdiction appears at first glance to be a straightforward concept: a citizen of one state can sue a citizen of another state in federal court.
August 19, 2020
SEC Injunction Time Limits Safe From High Court Review
April 20, 2020
Ex-Informant Aims To Sink SEC’s ‘Pointless’ Stock Plot Suit
February 18, 2020
SEC Enforcement Actions After Kokesh
February/March 2020
3rd Circ. Slams ‘Ridiculous’ SEC Delay In Ex-Informant Probe
January 15, 2020
Doctor charged in 25 deaths sues hospital for defamation
December 29, 2019
Colleagues of doctor accused of killing patients by overprescribing pain medication sue hospital
December 21, 2019
Nurses defend Ohio doctor charged in deaths at hospital
December 21, 2019
Former Mount Carmel employees file lawsuit calling allegations against them and Husel false
December 21, 2019
Nurses defend Ohio doctor accused of murdering 25 patients in lawsuit against hospital
December 20, 2019
Nurses DEFEND Ohio doctor accused of murdering 25 patients with lethal doses of pain medications and say ‘no one broke policy’ as they risk losing their licenses
December 20, 2019
Former Mount Carmel colleagues defend Husel in new lawsuit
December 19, 2019
Former Mount Carmel Employees Defend William Husel In New Lawsuit
December 19, 2019
Ex-Gov’t Informant Can’t Pause SEC Suit Amid High Court Bid
November 22, 2019
Ex-Executives Ran JFK Airport Bribery Scheme, NY AG Says
November 19, 2019
Platinum Execs’ Fate Lies With Judge After Mixed Verdict
July 10, 2019
BREAKING: 2 Former Platinum Execs Convicted Of Fraud, Ex-CFO Walks
July 9, 2019
Jury Finds Platinum Partners Founder Guilty In Fraud Trial
July 9, 2019
SEC Isn’t Trying To Punish Broker-Dealer, 3rd Circ. Told
November 06, 2018
Avalon Holdings slump after 5 day surge
August 1, 2018
‘Rogue Informant’ Sues Puerto Rico Over Banking License Denial
July 5, 2018
Hotshot banker denied business license over ‘F–k you DOJ’ joke: suit
July 4, 2018
Broker Slams SEC’s 3rd Circ. Appeal In Penny Stock Case
June 15, 2018
Startup Working On Contentious Pentagon Ai Project Was Hacked
June 12, 2018
Ex-Goldman banker facing possible lifetime ban sues Federal Reserve
Ex-Goldman Banker Wants Final Fed Decision On Lifetime Ban
May 30, 2018
New York Pathologist’s Estate Under Fire in First-Ever Unsealed Qui Tam Case
January 23, 2018
Ex-Google worker flushed out of Brooklyn ‘safe house’ after owing investors more than $350G over failed startup
January 19, 2018
Suit Is Filed in NY’s First Unsealed Qui Tam Estate Tax Case
January 19, 2018
NJ Case Bolsters The Limitations Defense Against SEC
January 2, 2018
Tax Nonfilers Face Potential Liability Under New York FCA
December 23, 2017
Hotshot banker thankful for ‘fantastic’ decision on $17M SEC case
December 13, 2017
SEC Filed $17M Stock Scheme Suit Too Late, NJ Judge Says
December 13, 2017
Regulators, Whistleblowers And The Paradise Papers
Platinum Execs Say Insurers Must Give Cash For Defense
October 11, 2017
Judge all but tosses case against ‘rogue’ trader Guy Gentile
September 18, 2017
New Scrutiny for In-House Financial Court as Banker Faces Ban
August 21, 2017
FCA Cases: Protect Claims by Relying on NY’s Favorable Pleading Standard
August 16, 2017
Broker Says $17M Pump And Dump Claims Come Too Late
August 4, 2017
SEC won’t pursue $17M claw back case against rogue FBI informant
July 21, 2017
SEC Fights To Keep Alive Suit Over $17M Stock Scheme
July 21, 2017
SEC Suit Over $17M Stock Scheme Time-Barred, Broker Says
July 3, 2017
Judge Tells Platinum Investors To Butt Out Of SEC Dispute
July 3, 2017
Feds Drop Charges In $30M Pump-And-Dump Row, Cite Ruling
May 24, 2017
Ex-Execs Fight Discovery Freeze In $1B Platinum Fraud Suit
February 6, 2017
Charges Against Broker Dismissed In $17M Stock Scheme
January 31, 2017
Brokerage Owner Wins Dismissal of $17 Million Fraud Indictment
January 31, 2017
Landy Selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for Litigation for a Third Consecutive Year
September 21, 2016
Ex-Goldman Exec Rips Arbitration Push In Fed Leak Fees Suit
September 1, 2016