Season’s greetings from Warshaw Burstein. We wish all of our friends, clients & supporters the merriest of holiday seasons, as well as a healthy and happy New Year.

The New York Law Journal recently covered the firm's victory in a multi-action LLC dispute in New York State Supreme Court.

Partner Alexis L. Cirel, founder of the firm’s Fertility Law Group and a partner in the Matrimonial and Family Law Group, has been invited to become an Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA).

Christian Attar Law Firm in partnership with Warshaw Burstein, LLP, in association with forensic investigators, have concluded the magnitude of the spoofing is unprecedented, resulting in over 5 billion shares being issued at artificially deflated prices since Company’s Nasdaq debut in November 2021.

Warshaw Burstein, a full-service law firm in New York City, today announced that Jennifer H. Sundt, an attorney in the Matrimonial and Family Law Group, has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).

Maxwell Breed, partner, Leron Thumim, counsel, and Meghan Hallinan, associate, have obtained what might be a watershed victory in a multi-action LLC dispute in New York State Supreme Court.

U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Center unit rules governing the disclosure of beneficial ownership information are currently set to become effective January 1, 2024. The new rules contain ambiguities regarding certain fundamental definitions, and do not definitively resolve issues regarding access to the beneficial owner information reported as well as mechanical aspects of the reporting procedures.

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations announced its examination priorities for fiscal year 2024. Examination priorities, which are released annually, inform investors and registrants of the key risks, examination topics and priorities that DOE plans to focus on in the upcoming year.

Patrick Calella and Marc Lavaia from the firm’s Real Estate Group represented client Miguel Oks, who along with development firm Astral Weeks, recently purchased a retail property with development potential of 133,769 sq. ft. in Greenpoint, Brooklyn for $23 million.

If you’re planning a 2024 surrogacy journey and your gestational carrier’s current insurance policy does not cover surrogacy, Open Enrollment on runs from November 1 to January 15. Consumers who enroll by midnight on December 15 (5 a.m. EST on December 16) can get full-year coverage that starts January 1, 2024.

Law.com included WBNY Partner Jacqueline Bevilaqua in today’s “On the Move” column.

Beginning January 1, 2024, any person will be able to file an affirmation under penalty of perjury in lieu of a notarized affidavit in any civil action in a New York State court. This change in the law, amending Section 2106 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules, signed by Gov. Kathy Hockul, follows the long-standing rule in federal courts that permits the filing of declarations, and laws in more than 20 other states.

Client Mullen Automotive released an update on the well-publicized lawsuit against TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, National Finance Services and others that intends to expose these brokers for manipulating the MULN stock price via allowing naked shorting and other illegal activities.

Frederick R. Cummings, Jr., Managing Partner, and Jordan Kohn, attorney, advised the seller on the recent sale of the Rye Record, a well-read, long-established local publication in Westchester County, New York. The sale enables this local newspaper to continue publication.

A pending bill before the New York State Legislature would permit transfer on death deeds (so-called TOD deeds). A TOD deed permits the owner to transfer real property to a named beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the owner’s death. A TOD deed may eliminate the need to probate a simple estate and it would also give the beneficiary an automatic “step-up” in basis that can substantially reduce liability for capital gains taxes.

For more information, please contact a member of our Real Estate or Trusts and Estates Groups.

Scilex Holding Company, an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products, has retained Warshaw Burstein, LLP and Christian Attar Law to investigate potential naked short selling activities, short positions, lending program activities and constitute market manipulation of its restricted shares of common stock.

Warshaw Burstein Prevails Against Formidable Opposition from Major Banks and Brokerage Houses

Partner Kimberly C. Lau was invited to speak as a guest lecturer in Professor Kristin L. Walker’s Syracuse University “Advanced Litigation Skills - Motion Practice” class.

Our firm is delighted to share that Partner Kimberly C. Lau has guest lectured in the “Title IX and Higher Education” course at the University of Michigan Law School.

Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Partner Sarah A. Steckler served as the emcee of this year's Westchester County Senior Law Day event held in Hartsdale, New York. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Senior Law Day Collaborative.

Maxwell Breed's successful opposition of a dismissal motion was recently featured in the New York Law Journal.

Eighteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers have been named 2023 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area.

Warshaw Burstein, LLP today announced Jacqueline Bevilaqua has joined the firm as partner in the Trusts and Estates Group.

“We are delighted to welcome Jacqueline to Warshaw Burstein. Her experience with trusts and estates and tax law will complement the breadth of experience of the attorneys in our growing trusts and estates group,” Frederick R. Cummings, Jr., Managing Partner of Warshaw Burstein, said.

Kimberly C. Lau, who having won a significant defamation case has been interviewed extensively on the subject, as well as on issues related to the divorce proceedings between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, was recently interviewed on a different but related topic: Elon Musk's recent use of Ms. Heard's image and whether or not Ms. Heard has legal grounds to sue Mr. Musk.

Warshaw Burstein recently filed a lawsuit in United States District Court, Southern District of New York, on behalf of its client, Mullen Automotive, an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, against TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, National Finance Services and others, alleging that these broker dealers engaged in a scheme to manipulate the share price of the Company’s securities.

Warshaw Burstein, LLP, filed a lawsuit in United States District Court, Southern District of New York, on behalf of its client, Mullen Automotive, an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, against TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, National Finance Services and others, alleging that these broker dealers engaged in a scheme to manipulate the share price of the Company’s securities.

Earlier this year, the SEC staff issued a bulletin setting forth standards of conduct for broker-dealers and investment advisers with respect to their respective care obligations when providing investment advice and recommendations to retail investors (the “Bulletin”).

Eric I. Wrubel and Alexis L. Cirel, both partners in the Matrimonial and Family Law Group and Co-Chairs of the Fertility Law Group, have been named Best Lawyers in America for the New York Area in 2024.

Sarah A. Steckler, Partner in the Trusts and Estates Group, and Leron Thumim, Counsel in the Litigation Group, have been named to the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.

Real Estate Litigation Partner Slava Hazin was quoted in Habitat Magazine's "Bricks & Bucks" column on his own condominium building’s efforts to be conscious of the environment while keeping an eye on the bottom line.

Warshaw Burstein attorneys enjoyed a summer outing at the Royalton Park Avenue Hotel rooftop lounge, August 10.

Warshaw Burstein, LLP today announced it has joined IR Global, a multi-disciplinary professional services network that provides legal, accountancy, and financial advice to companies and individuals around the world.

The Green Market Report article says in part, "FSD Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: HUGE) (CSE: HUGE) hired Houston-based litigation firm Christian Attar Law, along with Alan M. Pollack of the New York City law firm Warshaw Burstein LLP, to co-lead an investigation of any potential naked short selling or other market manipulation of common shares of FSD Pharma."

Mullen Automotive stock opened in the green today after the electric vehicle company announced that it had retained ChristianAttar in partnership with Warshaw Burstein, LLP, as part of its investigation into alleged naked short selling.

Meta Materials Inc., an advanced materials and nanotechnology company, announced ChristianAttar, a preeminent law firm specializing in securities litigation, has joined forces with Warshaw Burstein and Partner Alan Pollack to help investigate allegations of naked short selling of Meta Materials’ stock.

Corporate partners Martin Siegel, Steve Semian, and Jason Diener represented Nexalin Technology, Inc. in the creation of a formalized joint venture arrangement with Wider Come Limited.

Warshaw Burstein tax attorney Jason Diener presented a research paper to the Tax Club of New York City on May 18 addressing the various and often complex considerations with respect to both the scope of, and uncertainty in, the existing authority on the tax treatment of trust and estate litigation disputes.

Alexis Cirel was recently included on an episode of The Center For Family Building “Donor Conception Conversations” Podcast.

Our Fertility Law Group is a one-stop-shop when building a family through third party reproduction or adoption. We work with clients from the beginning of the fertility or adoption process through to anticipating any eventuality, including divorce, death and other trusts and estates needs.

To learn more about what we do to help our clients build families, read more here: https://fertilitylaw.wbny.com

Earlier this year, Tingo hired Warshaw Burstein and Christian Levine Law to investigate potential market manipulation related to what the company said are 'false and malicious allegations on certain bulletin boards, social media accounts and websites.'

Alexis Cirel, partner and practice leader, attended the Seeds 2023 Orlando Conference in Orlando, FL on May 18th.

Panelists, who included law school graduates Michael Levairio, Katerina Robinson and Kadeen L. Wong, shared what a typical day practicing law is like for them, and gave tips on how to overcome challenges along the way.

The Fertility Law Group at Warshaw Burstein is a proud sponsor, along with RMA of New York, of The Chick Mission’s annual “ladies only” event to support the organization’s vital work.

Warshaw Burstein, LLP announced it has been retained by Kheyti, an NGO based in India which recently received The Earthshot Prize 2022 in the “Protect and Restore Nature” category from The Prince of Wales, Prince William, and The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Working with the encouragement and under the supervision of Kimberly C. Lau, partner and Title IX and College Discipline practice leader, legal interns Anna Lauren Bock, Devin Laudenschlager and Emily Pollak authored a scholarly article discussing the Proposed Rule which would amend the current regulations for Title IX as promulgated in 2020 under the Trump administration.

The NYS Department of Labor released an updated Sexual Harassment Model Policy which addresses gender discrimination, a broader definition of individuals covered by the Model Policy, remote workers, bystander intervention methods and a new sexual harassment hotline.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that lawful permanent residents (LPRs) may now be eligible to receive Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, with an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp (also known as a Form I-551 stamp) as a form of temporary evidence of their status.

The Warshaw Burstein attorneys recognized this year as Top Women Lawyers in the New York Metro area by Super Lawyers, are Alexis Cirel, Kimberly C. Lau, Sarah A. Steckler, Jennifer Sundt, and Neena Tankha.

Warshaw Burstein today announced Jason I. Diener has joined the firm as partner and chair of the Tax Group and partner in the Corporate and Securities Group.