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All-Remote Win for the Defense on a Motion to Dismiss
We hope that you all are doing well and are adjusting to your new work environment, whether it be working exclusively from home or a hybrid arrangement with some time spent in the office. Just a few months ago, no one would have thought that virtual Court appearances, depositions and mediations would become the norm. […] More
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg’s Florida Office Has Relocated
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg’s Florida office has relocated. Our new address is SunTrust International Center, One Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 1950, Miami, Florida 33131. More
Risk Management in the Era of COVID-19
One of our biggest challenges in dealing with COVID-19 is adapting traditional methods of limiting liability and risk transfer to our new environment. Contracting parties have long looked to provisions such as force majeure, limitations of liability, and indemnification to help manage risk. Here, let’s examine special considerations for those risk-avoidance mechanisms in the COVID-19 […] More
Enforcement of Massachusetts Fiduciary Rule Just Kicked In
On September 1, 2020, Massachusetts’ new fiduciary conduct standard went into effect. In March 2020, Massachusetts became the first state in the country to fully adopt this heightened standard for broker-dealers. The regulations are the result of consumer-oriented Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin’s opinion that the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) is insufficient […] More
SEC Expands Definition of “Accredited Investor”
On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to its definition of “accredited investor”, one of the primary prerequisites to participating in private capital markets. Historically, “accredited investors” were defined solely by an investor’s income and/or net worth, without regard to the investor’s acumen or sophistication. Thus, even sophisticated and experienced investors […] More
WSSLLP Pro Bono Efforts Secure Victory for Victim of False Arrest
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP encourages pro bono efforts for those in need of effective representation who cannot otherwise afford representation. Recently, in New Jersey, one of our attorneys secured a victory on an appeal of a conviction where the State failed to disclose exculpatory evidence. On August 26, 2020, Allison J. Beatty, an attorney […] More
