WBNY Partner Jacqueline Bevilaqua included in “On the Move”

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

Sworn Documents Filed in Civil Actions in New York State Courts No Longer Need to be Notarized

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 Updates on Broker-Dealer Lawsuit

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.

Warshaw Burstein Advises Seller on Rye Record Sale

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.

New York State Legislature Considering Law to Permit Transfer on Death Deeds

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 Retains Warshaw Burstein, LLP and Christian Attar Law to Investigate Potential Naked Short Selling and Various Market Manipulation of Its Stock Price

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.

Broker-Dealers Can Be Held Primarily Liable For Failing To Fulfill Their “Gatekeeping Responsibilities” Of Monitoring Their Clients’ Trading Activities

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

Partner Kimberly C. Lau Guest Lectured at Syracuse University

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.

Partner Kimberly C. Lau Guest Lectured at the University of Michigan Law School

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.

Sarah A. Steckler Emcees Successful Westchester County Senior Law Day Program

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.

Successful Opposition of Dismissal Motion Featured in New York Law Journal

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

Eighteen Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named Super Lawyers for 2023

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

Jacqueline Bevilaqua Joins Warshaw Burstein as Partner in the Trusts and Estates Group

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 Interviewed About Elon Musk and Amber Heard Controversy

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 Market Manipulation Lawsuit Featured on Fox Business, Bloomberg, Various Media Outlets

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.

Back to School: What Every Parent Should Know

Warshaw Burstein Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Mullen Automotive Against Large Stock Brokerage Firms, Including TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, National Finance Services and Others

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.

Care Obligations of Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

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”).

Slava Hazin Interviewed for Habitat Magazine's "Bricks & Bucks" Column

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.

Eric I. Wrubel and Alexis L. Cirel Named Best Lawyers In America for the New York Area in 2024, Sarah A. Steckler and Leron Thumim Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

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.

Summer Party

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

Warshaw Burstein Joins IR Global

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.

Green Market Report Notes FSD Pharma Has Hired Warshaw Burstein to Investigate Potential Market Manipulation

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, EV Company, Adds Warshaw Burstein to Naked Short Selling Investigation

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. Adds Warshaw Burstein to Investigate Allegations of Market Manipulation

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.

Warshaw Burstein Represents Nexalin in International Joint Venture

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.

Tax Partner Jason Diener Presents Paper to Tax Club of New York City

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.

The Center For Family Building “Donor Conception Conversations” Podcast

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

How do I include my frozen embryos, eggs or sperm in my estate plan?

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

Marketwatch Reports Tingo Group Hired Warshaw Burstein to Investigate Potential Market Manipulation

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.'

Seeds 2023 Orlando Conference

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

BMCC Hosts First CUNY-wide Pre-Law Summit

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.

Join Alexis Cirel and the Women of the Fertility Law Group for The Chick Mission's Annual Ladies Only Event to Support Hope Grants for Women Battling Cancer on May 23 in NYC

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 Proud to Represent Kheyti, Winner of 2022 Earthshot Prize

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.

Warshaw Burstein Legal Interns Author Article on Title IX Rules

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.

New York State Releases Updated Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

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.

USCIS Announces New Mail Delivery Processing for ADIT Stamp

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.

Five Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named 2022 Top Women Lawyers by Super Lawyers in the New York Metro area

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.

Jason Diener Joins Warshaw Burstein as Chair of Tax Group and Partner in Corporate and Securities Group

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.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual Meeting

The NY Chapter of the AAML held its annual March meeting at the Cornell Club on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

“Whisky Business”

Lawyers at Warshaw Burstein and accountants at Anchin got together for networking and whisky tasting at The Parlour Room, renowned for its fine whisky collection. The synergies from the relationship between a full-service law firm and an accounting/consulting firm will continue long after this marvelous event. Special thanks to David Beckman, a Partner at Anchin, and Slava Hazin, a Partner at Warshaw Burstein, for organizing this mixer.

Warshaw Burstein Promotes Corporate Attorney Steve Semian to Equity Partner

Litigator Maxwell Rubin Promoted to Counsel

NYLJ Publishes Letter to Editor Regarding In-Camera Interviews in Child Custody Matters

Eric Wrubel, Robert Z. Dobrish, Lee Rosenberg, and Adam John Wolff, submitted a letter to the editor of the New York Law Journal in response to an article discussing the importance of the in-camera interview in child custody matters, arguing this type of interview should not be used to test the credibility of a child's parents.

Fertility Law Group Partners with A Damn Good Life to Help Breast Cancer Survivors Seeking to Build Their Families Through Surrogacy

Warshaw Burstein, LLP today announced that its Fertility Law Group is partnering with new non-profit, A Damn Good Life, to help women who have suffered from breast cancer become parents through surrogacy.

Warshaw Burstein Immigration Practice Group Highlights Notable Recent Successes

Warshaw Burstein today highlighted notable case successes and approvals that the firm’s Immigration Group, led by Partner David Jacobson, has recently achieved in light of the upcoming H1-B Visa Lottery Registration that takes place March 1-17, 2023.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2024 H-1B Cap Registration period opens March 1

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap will open at 12 p.m. ET on March 1 and extend to 12 p.m. ET on March 17, 2023. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using the USCIS online H-1B registration system.

David Jacobson Presides Over Moot Court In NYU School of Law Immigration Law Competition

David Jacobson, Partner and Chair of the Immigration Group, served as a Judge on February 4, 2023, in a moot court setting in the prestigious New York University School of Law National Immigration Law Competition. This year, NYU School of Law hosted 28 student teams from law schools across the country.

Warshaw Burstein Wins Appeals to Terminate a Proprietary Lease for “Objectionable Conduct.”

Warshaw Burstein litigators Bruce H. Wiener, Slava Hazin and Nolan Mahoney won an appeal in the Appellate Division, First Department, whereby the Court unanimously affirmed the lower court’s decision granting summary judgment to terminate a proprietary lease for “objectionable conduct.”

Warshaw Burstein’s Eric Wrubel Elected President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter

Eric Wrubel, Chair of the Matrimonial Group and Co-Chair of the Fertility Law Group, was elected President of the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers at its annual meeting on January 26, 2023.

Warshaw Burstein Represents Virginia-Based Owner of Property in Hip North Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado

Warshaw Burstein represented a Virginia-based owner in the refinancing of the former Temple Emanuel building in the North Capitol Hill area of Denver. The team was led by Michael Zukerman, of counsel in the Warshaw Burstein Real Estate Group, and included counsel Chaya Shafran, and corporate partner Stephen Semian.