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WSSLLP’s New York Office Obtains Pre-Answer Dismissal of Shareholder Derivative Action in Nassau County Supreme Court
Patrick D. Egan of Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg LLP’s New York office secured the pre-answer dismissal of a shareholder derivative action filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County. The plaintiff, an aggrieved condominium unit owner, filed a complaint asserting eleven derivative claims (largely involving alleged self-dealing and failure to […] More
WSSLLP’s New York Office Wins Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case in Kings County Supreme Court
Patrick D. Egan of Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg LLP’s New York office secured summary judgment in favor of the firm’s client, a medical group that provides various services to homebound patients, in a multi-party medical malpractice and wrongful death action in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Kings County. In the case, […] More
Artificial Intelligence at the Top of FINRA’s Annual Regulatory Oversight Report
FINRA issued its annual Regulatory Oversight Report on January 9, 2024. FINRA’s regulatory priorities for the year are set to include cryptocurrency regulations as well as cybersecurity standards for member firms. Of particular note is FINRA’s cautious view of the emergent use of Artificial Intelligence to improve processes and develop market models (among other tasks) […] More
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP Promotes Four New Partners
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of four partners in our Boston, Stamford and New York City offices. Meghan K. Daley focuses her practice on the defense of professionals, organizations, and fiduciaries in a wide-range of professional liability and employment matters in the insurance, securities, financial services, construction, and legal […] More
WSS New York Office Prevails on Second Circuit Appeal Affirming Dismissal of All Claims
In a major appellate victory for the firm, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit this week affirmed the dismissal of all claims against our client, an insurance broker. Matthew Tracy, of the New York office, handled both the appeal and the underlying litigation. In the action, the Plaintiffs alleged that our […] More
WSS New York Office Prevails on a Motion to Dismiss Claims Under FINRA’s Eligibility Rule
Jessica E. Levine and Alexander Truitt of Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg LLP’s New York office won a Motion to Dismiss pursuant to FINRA Rule 12206 — FINRA’s Six-Year Eligibility Rule. The investor filed a Statement of Claim seeking over $400,000 in alleged investment losses purportedly relating to two private placements that she purchased through the […] More
