Writings by Christopher D. Warren

The Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC represents clients under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other regulatory authorities. Our firm has worked on securities regulatory cases, white-collar defense cases and corporate governance matters for many years. This article will examine three things you should know when you receive a subpoena from SEC. What Is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]