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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
Robyn Silvermintz to co-chair Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit
Robyn Silvermitz will co-chair the 7th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit – Spring Session, April 5 & 6, 2022 at the Mohegan Sun Hotel & Convention Center, Uncasville, CT. In addition to co-chairing, Robyn is moderating a panel titled, “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: A Strategy for Success”. Click here to learn more about the […] 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
Jody N. Cappello to speak at CLM Annual Conference
Jody N. Cappello will be speaking at CLM’s Annual Conference, being held at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, CA on March 23-25, 2022. Jody is speaking on panel titled, “Advantage Defense: A Survey of Expert Disclosure Requirements and Strategies for Using” on March 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Click here to […] 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
