$90 Million penalty for BNP Paribas in ISDAFIX Investigation
The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission issued a $90,000,000 penalty this week to BNP Paribas arising out of the ISDAFIX scandal, a global investigation launched by a GS2Law whistleblower. The CFTC Order shows that over a 5–year period, between 2007 through 2012, BNP Paribas attempted to manipulate the ISDAFIX benchmark to benefit its own positions. The Order further identifies...Read More
GS2Law in Movie News With We Are All Monsters Here
Crystal City Entertainment, represented by Robert Garson of GS2Law, announced that the celebrated writer-directors of Big Bad Wolves Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado will write and direct vampire thriller entitled “We are all Monsters Here.” The article in Variety can be read here. For assistance on film, television or other media projects, please contact rg@gs2law.com...Read More
Cease and Desist in Logan Paul Action Garners International Support
One of the greatest joys of being a lawyer is being bestowed with privilege of using the full gamut of the English language to communicate client sentiment. In defending the mark of a client from tarnishment, GS2Law cease and desist language has been quoted by domestic and international press for both the import of its message and composition. The Women’s Wear Daily article can be found here....Read More
Blasphemy Laws, Freedom of Speech & Stephen Fry
Rob Garson‘s article in the Observer looks at the recent investigation of Stephen Fry in Ireland for the offense of blasphemy. Contrasting Irish laws to other jurisdictions, Rob observes that “the judgment of those tasked with investigating, enforcing or, importantly, not applying the laws that lie on the statute books” is intrinsic to whether freedom of speech can be curtailed. Read MoreGS2Law Wins Again in Restrictive Covenants Case
GS2Law’s Kevin Murphy has been representing California residents who worked for years for the job order contracting giant Gordian Group in the Southern District of New York. (Gordian Group, et al. v. Hollett, et al.) When the individuals left Gordian’s employ, Gordian sued them for breach of contract in New York, alleging that New York law governed their relationship with the...Read MoreShould Flag Burning Be Criminalized?
Rob Garson writes in the Observer on burning of the US flag and the First Amendment. In his piece, he maintains that Texas v Johnson was wrongly decided. Rob also compares the USA with other countries on a policy basis “America needs only to look to Europe of today to see the husks of denatured cultures and lost identities where those seeking a sense of place can only do so among...Read MoreCheckout Charity Campaigns – How Far Can they Go?
Rob Garson writes in the Observer on the legality of charity campaigns at the checkout and the level of disclosure that should be made. Read MoreGS2Law in the Observer on Yelp’s First Amendment Issues
Rob Garson writes in the Observer on the Yelp’s battle in California over being compelled to remove adverse customer reviews. For cialisgeneriquefr24.com al lovers of online First Amendment issues, this is a must read. Read More
Kevin Murphy Guest Lectures at Cardozo
GS2Law’s very own Kevin Murphy was invited to be a guest lecturer at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law with respect to Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure at Cardozo Law School in September. The course is entitled “Electronic Discovery” and is taught by Professor Manfred Gabriel. The presentation, embedded here, was well-received by the class.” All hail...Read MoreMurphy Prevails in Preliminary Relief Suit Against Gordian
GS2Law secures win for clients seeking to practice their livelihoods without interference. Following a extensive hearing, Kevin Murphy of our firm recently defeated a motion by job order contracting giant Gordian Group to enjoin its former employees from working in the field of job contracting services. Attached is Judge Caproni’s well-reasoned decision upholding New York’s dim...Read MoreRob Garson on the Brexit Vote in the Observer
Rob Garson‘s opinion piece on Britain’s vote to leave the European Union in the Observer. While not the http://www.laviagraes.com/que-es-el-viagra-wikipedia opinion of the firm, it is an interesting analysis of this monumental decision. Read MoreGS2 Law in the Observer on Brexit
Rob Garson‘s article in the Observer on Brexit, while not the official views of the firm, gives a good insight into the impending vote from one who grew up in the UK and now lives in the USA, while maintaining a full barrister’s practicing certificate. For assistance on legal issues that touch both US and the UK please contact rg@gs2law.com or call +1 (212) 380-3623 Read MoreGS2Law in the Observer on Celebrities and Super injunctions
As the freedoms of the press in Britain come under scrutiny Rob Garson‘s opinion piece in the Observer lends a particularly fresh approach to the issue of Super Injunctions . This is not the opinion of the firm but is a good read. GS2Law has been involved in many international cases involving provisional remedies, including whether or not UK worldwide freezing orders are enforceable in...Read MoreGS2Law in the Observer on Panama Papers and Whistleblowers
In the wake of the Panama Papers Robert Garson‘s opinion piece in the Observer contrasts mass leaks with the CFTC Whistleblower Program. Once again, while this is not the opinion of the firm, feel free to agree. GS2Law is home to one of the most successful whistleblower practices in the USA, having obtained the largest whistleblower award from the CFTC in the history of its program....Read MoreGS2Law Obtains Largest CFTC Whistleblower Award in History
New York, NY, April 4, 2016 – The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) announced today that it has approved a record whistleblower award for a whistleblower represented by Garson, Ségal, Steinmetz, Fladgate LLP (“GS2Law”). The whistleblower will receive over $10 million for providing information and assistance that initiated an investigation by the CFTC and resulted in a...Read More