Adam Ford, Partner at Ford O'Brien Landy LLP and counsel for Ladd, wrote: "While we are disappointed that the court ruled on questions that we believed were better suited for a jury, we are pleased that the judge agreed the core allegations of wrong-doing require a...
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5 Attorneys Selected to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers List
Ford O’Brien Landy LLP is pleased to announce that 5 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers distinguishes leading professionals who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and...
Ex-Mozambique Official Says Delay Should End $2B Fraud Case
Chang says he also asserted his right to a speedy trial repeatedly over the years, citing South African court filings in which Chang at one point consented to being extradited either to the U.S. or Mozambique, "as long as progress is made in the matter," and his...
Ford O’Brien Landy Wins “Best Lawyers in America” Award
Ford O'Brien Landy LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm was named a "Best Law Firm" in the 2024 Best Lawyers edition. Congratulations to Mike Piazza, Julián Alejandro Ríos, Stephen Halpin and Nicolette Beuther for being recognized as Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch...
Former New Jersey District Attorney Lands Gig at NYC Law Firm
During her tenure in the government, handled several notable cases, including high-profile wire and securities fraud cases involving alleged cryptocurrency mining pyramid schemes and unlicensed money transmitting violations against a CEO accused of operating a...
Ford O’Brien Landy LLP Hires Former Assistant U.S. Attorney as New Partner Ford O’Brien LLP | PR Newswire
"When I made the decision to return to private practice, I wanted to work in an environment where I could continue being a zealous, creative advocate who tackled cutting-edge legal issues and wasn’t afraid to fight. The talented attorneys at Ford O’Brien Landy are...
Ford O’Brien Lands Former Federal Prosecutor In NY Office | Law360
said that in her past stints in private practice, criminal defense was a part of her work she was drawn to, and she was looking for an opportunity to rejoin the defense bar. The difference now, she noted, is that she's been "behind the curtain." Read more at:...
Ex-Mozambique Official Denies $2B ‘Tuna Bond’ Charges | Law360
"The evidence is going to show that those wires had absolutely nothing to do with his signature," Ford told the judge. "He was required to sign the documents because that was his role, in the same way our treasury secretary is required to sign money. … By virtue of...
Ex-Mozambique finance minister pleads not guilty in New York over debt scandal | Reuters
Chang's lawyer Adam Ford said in court that Chang guaranteed the loans in his official capacity and did not take bribes. "He intends to stay here and fight these charges," Ford said. July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Feds Fight Accused ‘Meme Stock’ Trader’s Sanctions Bid | Law360
"We are startled that after conducting a joint investigation with the SEC, the government now takes the position that it can shield from a criminal defendant a trove of exculpatory evidence in the SEC's possession, including SEC documents showing that the 'underlying...

