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WSS Wins Coast to Coast Arbitrations in Two Separate Matters Within Weeks of Each Other
WSS attorneys recently secured two complete defense Awards for a national broker-dealer in two separate arbitrations, one in Boca Raton, FL and one in Portland, OR. The Boca Raton arbitration was a customer dispute in which the Claimant asserted causes of action arising out of the sale of various alternative products, including non-traded REIT’s and […] More
WSSLLP’s Philadelphia Office Wins Defense Award in FINRA Arbitration Seeking Expungement for Alleged Defamation
The firm’s client is a national full-service broker-dealer which was a Respondent in a FINRA arbitration where Claimant alleged causes of action for defamation, defamation per se, wrongful termination and tortious interference with business relationships. Claimant’s claims for defamation and defamation per se were based upon the disclosures on Claimant’s Form U5 when she was […] More
Badgerow – Narrowing the Courthouse Door
On March 31, 2022, in an 8-1 decision, the United States Supreme Court in Badgerow v. Walters, __ S. Ct. __, 2022 WL 959675 (March 31, 2022) sharply curtailed litigants’ ability to confirm or vacate an arbitration award in Federal Court. The Supreme Court held that the “look through” provisions in Section 4 of the […] More
WSSLLP’s Philadelphia Office Wins Complete Defense Award in FINRA Arbitration Seeking $2.8 Million in Damages
The firm’s client is a registered representative and investment advisor representative who was sued for 2.8 million dollars in a FINRA arbitration. Claimants specifically alleged that he forged and altered documents, made unsuitable investment recommendations regarding two restaurants, and that he interfered with the operation of the restaurants leading to Claimants’ alleged losses. Claimants also […] More
Christina M. Rieker to co-chair Women in Insurance Leadership ExecuSummit
Christina M. Rieker will co-chair the 5th Annual Women in Insurance Leadership ExecuSummit, March 8 & 9, 2022 at the Mohegan Sun Hotel & Convention Center, Uncasville, CT. In addition to co-chairing, Christina is moderating a panel titled, “How to Create Organizations that are Truly Diverse, Inclusive and Equitable”. Click here to learn more about […] More
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP Promotes New Partners
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP is pleased to announce the elevation of three new equity partners and two new partners. The following Partners have been elevated to Equity Partners: Derek C. Anderson is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Boulder, CO office. His practice focuses on the areas of securities litigation and regulation, complex commercial […] More
