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Mr. Warren routinely handles business-to-business disputes, government investigations, and complex enforcement proceedings on behalf of clients before regulatory entities such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, and state regulatory agencies such as the Attorney General Office.
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Second Circuit Rejects Appeal of Employee Terminated for Refusal to Attend LGBTQ Bias Sensitivity Training post image

Second Circuit Rejects Appeal of Employee Terminated for Refusal to Attend LGBTQ Bias Sensitivity Training

In Zdunski v. Erie 2-Chautaiqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, No. 22-547 (2d Cir. Mar. 13, 2023), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rejected the claim of a terminated employee that he was unlawfully discriminated against based on religion when he refused to attend mandatory LGBTQ anti-discrimination and bias training. The district court found that the […]

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If You Don't Want to Lose the Time, Don't Do the Crime

New Jersey Court Holds that an Employee Terminated for Disciplinary Reasons not entitled to Payout of PTO On February 22, 2023, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that a hospital employee discharged for disciplinary reasons was not entitled to payment of accrued paid time off (PTO) because the hospital had an express […]

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Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC Convinces Court to Compel Google and GoDaddy to Provide Pre-Action Discovery post image

Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC Convinces Court to Compel Google and GoDaddy to Provide Pre-Action Discovery

Pre-action discovery allows a plaintiff to obtain discovery prior to the commencement of an action to preserve information or aid the plaintiff in bringing an action. Obtaining the identity of the person to whom the complaint should be brought may necessitate the need for pre-action discovery. In order to obtain court-ordered pre-action discovery to identify […]

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SCOTUS Holds Highly Compensated Employees Must Be Paid on a Salary Basis post image

SCOTUS Holds Highly Compensated Employees Must Be Paid on a Salary Basis

On February 22, 2023, the United States Supreme Court held that certain highly compensated employees are entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) if they are not paid on a salary basis. In Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. et al. v. Hewitt, 598 U.S. __ (2023), an oil rig supervisor earning over […]

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How Long Can Someone Be Held in Jail Awaiting Extradition?

How long can someone be held in jail awaiting extradition? Under normal circumstances, a charged individual may be imprisoned for up to  30 days awaiting extradition. However, the duration of jail is subject to several factors. For instance, the defendant can stay longer depending on the pending charges.  The Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC can shed light […]

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Governor Cuomo’s COVID-19 Executive Order: A Suspension or Toll? post image

Governor Cuomo’s COVID-19 Executive Order: A Suspension or Toll?

In the face of a dramatic emergency, details are sacrificed to expediency, and what may seem like an insignificant detail can swell over time into a major blunder. One such potential blunder concerns some poorly chosen words in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order No. 202.8 dated March 20, 2020. It provided: “In accordance with the […]

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How Much Should You Pay for a Real Property and Proceedings Law License? post image

How Much Should You Pay for a Real Property and Proceedings Law License?

A real estate developer purchases an underutilized lot and seeks to either extend the existing structure or demolish it and build a new structure to maximize its square footage. To do this, architects and engineers are engaged and building plans are prepared. The building department reviews the plans and approves them, but before the developer […]

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Arbitration vs. Litigation: Key Differences and When to Choose Each

When legal disputes arise, the choice between arbitration and litigation can significantly impact the outcome and cost of resolution. Both options have distinct processes, advantages, and limitations. By understanding the arbitration vs litigation differences, you can make informed decisions to protect your business, reputation, and assets. This guide explains the key distinctions, common scenarios, and […]

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What is Wire Fraud, and What is the Statute of Limitations for Wire Fraud? post image

What is Wire Fraud, and What is the Statute of Limitations for Wire Fraud?

Wire fraud is a serious offense with long-lasting consequences for businesses and individuals. Understanding the legal ramifications of wire fraud is crucial for anyone suspected of committing the crime. This article will discuss wire fraud and the applicable statute of limitations. What Is the Wire Fraud Statute of Limitations? A statute of limitations is a […]

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How Long Does an SEC Investigation Take?

How long do SEC investigations take? First, we need to understand them. Simply stated, an SEC investigation is an inquiry by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to determine whether there has been a violation of federal securities laws. The SEC can investigate any person or entity it believes may have violated securities […]

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Why Would I Participate in a Proffer Session?

If you are being investigated for a white-collar crime, you may receive a proffer letter from a federal prosecutor. Depending on how the proffer session is handled, this may be a good or bad thing for your case. So before agreeing to a proffer, you first need to understand a proper proffer definition, along with […]

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Why Wouldn’t my FINRA Expungement Go Through? post image

Why Wouldn’t my FINRA Expungement Go Through?

FINRA Rule 2080 allows FINRA-registered financial professionals (RFPs) or broker-dealer firms to expunge complaints lodged against them from the Central Registration Depository (CRD) system. CRD is a source of information accessible to the public through BrokerCheck. BrokerCheck is a unique and free tool that gives investors information involving regulatory actions, arbitrations and complaints, broker’s employment […]

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