The application of a limitations period in arbitration has always been a source of controversy. FINRA has its famous “six year rule.” But other than that, there didn’t seem to be much order when it came to applying a time [...]
Within the last 20 years, corporate billing policies have become much more prevalent. This was a result, in my opinion, of lawyers and law firms becoming pigs and billing for ridiculous things and outrageous amounts. Most law firms, chastened by [...]
Again, someone didn’t do their homework. This time it was Thomas Charpie from Spencer Trask Ventures, which is related to Spencer Trask & Co.. He introduced himself then told me that his firm works exclusively with attorneys. I told him [...]
As you might know, I handle a lot of securities arbitrations. I usually end up learning a thing or two during the course of the arbitration. I thought I’d share some things with you. 1 – Wells Fargo Advisors does [...]
So last week I wrote about my conversation with Joseph Gunnar Investments in New York. I don’t like getting cold called. At the end of the piece, I wrote that my phone logs showed calls from John Carris Investments. Another [...]
I’ve been getting cold calls lately. I don’t know what list I got on, but they’re a pain in the neck. First of all, it’s never a large wirehouse broker who calls. It’s always some guy with a New York [...]
When I reopened this practice in 2010 as a solo practitioner, we rented space in the Crexent office center in Jupiter, Florida. It is one of those office suite concepts where you give them your credit card and they provide [...]
We had the distinct privilege of representing Greg Torretta in an arbitration against Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (formerly known as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney). Greg worked for Morgan Stanley and its predecessor companies for 26 years. He started as a [...]
First, a disclosure. I was sucked in by the Facebook hype. I have lost money on the stock, on paper. It’s OK. I’ll live. Now, on to today’s topic, the disclosure of a change to the privacy policies of Facebook [...]
I have been a lawyer for over 25 years. I have been blessed with representing any number of clients who have a special place in my heart. I have had clients whose financial picture changed because of the results I [...]
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