The JOBS Act from a Securities Litigation Perspective
Though it is primarily addressed at jumpstarting the initial public offering (IPO) market for startups and emerging growth companies (EGCs), the recently enacted Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act may be a boon for securities litigators. The Act includes a number of provisions that disrupt the status quo and increase the
Making the Case for Small Law
I used to work at large, national law firms (often referred to as Biglaw). My clients were often Fortune 500 companies. When I worked on legal matters for these clients, the case teams generally consisted of one senior partner, sometimes one junior partner, and one to two associates. Sometimes the teams were made up of one partner and
A Primer on the JOBS Act
There has been a lot of press recently about the JOBS Act and what it means for small investors and start-ups. The official short title of the act is the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act.” The main purpose of the Act is to stimulate business start-ups. Will it work? That depends on the SEC’s interpretation of the intent of the
No SOX Whistleblower Protection for Employees in the Mutual Fund Industry According to 1st Circuit Decision in Lawson
Check out Rosanne's recent article in Securities Litigation Report: No SOX Whistleblower Protection for Employees in the Mutual Fund Industry According to 1st Circuit Decision in
Key Lessons From the NYC Bar Association’s “How-to” of Successful Motion Practice CLE Panel
On March 5th, Jane Chuang and Rosanne Felicello co-chaired an event at the NYC Bar Association on the “how-to” of successful motion practice. The panelists included Justice Barbara R. Kapnick, NY Supreme Commecial Division, NY County; Judge Jed S. Rakoff, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; Acting Justice Salliann
Why Your Growing Business Doesn’t Need to Hire a [Full-Time] Lawyer
As an emerging business, you may not need a full-time lawyer on your payroll, i.e. you probably do not have enough legal issues to keep an attorney busy full time. Instead, what you might need is an attorney “on call.” An “on call” attorney, otherwise known as an “outside general counsel,” is a lawyer who you engage on a
Basic Healthcare Coverage in the U.S. Will Continue to be a Patchwork Stitched by Politicians and Insurers.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) gave the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) the power to update minimum healthcare coverage nationwide to bring it up to date with current best medical practices by directing the Secretary of DHHS to define the “essential health benefits,” (EHB) which would be the
Rosanne to Speak About Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders
Rosanne will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live phone/web seminar entitled "Preliminary Injunctions and TROs in Commercial Disputes" scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST. If you register using the this link, you will receive 50% off of the price of the CLE. Details: Litigants seek preliminary injunctions in
Rosanne to Co-Chair the NYC Bar’s Upcoming “How-to” of Successful Motion Practice
Mark your calendars. On March 5th from 6-9 pm, the Honorable Barbara R. Kapnik, Honorable Saliann Scarpulla, Judge Jed S. Rakoff, and attorney Peter Tomlinson will explain how you can successfully engage in motion practice in NY state and federal courts. Download the agenda now. Jane Chuang (Yim & Chuang LLP) and Rosanne E.
New S.E.C. Settlement Policy — If you admit to criminal liability, you must admit to civil liability if charged for the same conduct.
As reported today by the WSJ and Forbes.com, the S.E.C. announced a change in its settlement policy. Under its previous policy, a defendant could be found guilty of criminal conduct but still settle parallel SEC charges related to the same conduct without admitting or denying civil liability. Under the policy announced today, SEC
Rosanne Felicello is committed to helping individuals and businesses solve their legal problems so that they can focus on their success.
She handles all types of business and contract disputes, including antitrust, securities, property insurance, and legal malpractice. Rosanne also has a thriving S.E.C. whistleblower practice. She also defends individuals and companies under investigation by the S.E.C.
