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440.10 Vacatur Motion
Contents1 The Clock Is Ticking—and ICE Loves Old Skeletons2 Two Surgical Tools, One Mission: Keep You Home2.1 Why Run Them in Tandem?3 Case Study—St. Cyr’s Ghost Still Saves Clients4 Spot Your Blind Spots Before DHS Does5 Design Your Action Plan—Step by Step5.1 Step 1 — Forensic Intake5.2 Step 2 — Equities Dossier5.3 Step 3 — […]
read moreBROKER INVESTIGATION DEFENSE LAWYERS
Contents1 BROKER INVESTIGATION defense playbook1.1 Why regulators knock, sometimes harder than you expect1.2 KEY penalties1.3 Defenses we deploy, even when the case feels lost1.4 what you must do, right now1.5 Disclaimer, read it — or don’t BROKER INVESTIGATION defense playbook Regulatory subpoena hits, 6:42 a.m, your phone lights up—coffee spills, pulse spikes, panic tries to settle in, we refuse to […]
read moreHow Much Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Cost in New York?
HOW MUCH DOES A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER COST IN NEW YORK? Spodek Law Group, which was created by Todd Spodek, is often asked about the costs of hiring a criminal defense lawyer in New York. This question that many people ask is important, because it can affect your future, your finances, and your peace of […]
read moreERC Audit Defenses
Contents1 ERC AUDIT DEFENSES1.1 WHAT IS ERC?1.2 WHY THE IRS IS CRACKING DOWN1.3 COMMON REASONS FOR ERC AUDITS1.4 AGGRESSIVE CONSEQUENCES YOU FACE1.5 DEFENSE STRATEGIES THAT ACTUALLY WORK1.6 MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW1.7 OUR MINDSET: DOMINATE THE SYSTEM, DON’T BEND TO IT1.8 TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION1.9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) QUICK-REFERENCE ERC AUDIT DEFENSES WE WON’T SUGARCOAT IT—the […]
read moreSEC SUBPOENAS AND WELLS NOTICES
Contents1 SEC SUBPOENAS AND WELLS NOTICES1.1 WELLS NOTICE1.2 OUR STRATEGIES1.3 CALLING OUT THE EXCUSES1.4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES1.5 QUICK-REFERENCE FAQ1.6 YOUR NEXT STEP SEC SUBPOENAS AND WELLS NOTICES SPODEK LAW GROUP, is a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek. We have over 50 years of combined experience, and our criminal defense attorneys are committed […]
read moreWhat Happens If My Company’s Financial Records Are Subpoenaed?
Contents1 WHAT HAPPENS IF MY COMPANY’S FINANCIAL RECORDS ARE SUBPOENAED?1.1 WHY DO THEY WANT MY FINANCIAL RECORDS?1.2 CAN I IGNORE THE SUBPOENA?1.3 WHAT PENALTIES CAN I FACE?1.4 HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.5 QUICK FAQ TABLE1.6 WE ARE HERE TO HELP WHAT HAPPENS IF MY COMPANY’S FINANCIAL RECORDS ARE SUBPOENAED? Subpoenas that were issued by federal agencies, […]
read moreWhat to Do If a Grand Jury Subpoena Demands Your Notes or Emails
Contents1 WHAT TO DO IF A GRAND JURY SUBPOENA DEMANDS YOUR NOTES OR EMAILS1.1 WHY A GRAND JURY SUBPOENA MATTERS1.2 WHAT’S AT STAKE1.3 HOW WE’D DEFEND YOU1.4 MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW: COMPLY OR CHALLENGE?1.5 QUICK FAQ REFERENCE TABLE WHAT TO DO IF A GRAND JURY SUBPOENA DEMANDS YOUR NOTES OR EMAILS Don’t confuse yourself. A […]
read moreWHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M UNDER A FINRA INVESTIGATION?
Contents1 WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M UNDER A FINRA INVESTIGATION?1.1 WHY FINRA INVESTIGATIONS ARE A BIG DEAL1.1.1 EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE FINRA PENALTIES1.2 WHAT ACTUALLY TRIGGERS THESE INVESTIGATIONS?1.3 STRATEGIES WE USE TO DEFEND YOU1.4 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU IGNORE A FINRA INVESTIGATION1.5 CALL US BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE1.5.1 FREQUENT QUESTIONS: QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE1.6 WE’RE ON YOUR […]
read moreWhat Happens If You Refuse to Testify Before a Grand Jury?
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU REFUSE TO TESTIFY BEFORE A GRAND JURY? JURORS WANT THE TRUTH A grand jury that was convened to investigate possible crimes has the power to subpoena you. That means you might get a piece of paper ordering you to appear in court, and demanding that you tell them what you know. […]
read moreReceived a FINRA 8210 Letter? Steps to Take Immediately
Contents1 FINRA 8210 LETTER1.1 WHAT EXACTLY IS A FINRA 8210 LETTER?1.1.1 COMMON REASONS FOR AN 8210 LETTER1.2 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU IGNORE THE LETTER?1.2.1 WHY HARSH CONSEQUENCES EXIST1.3 THE SPODEK LAW GROUP APPROACH1.3.1 HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.4 POSSIBLE PENALTIES YOU FACE1.4.1 YOUR ACTION STEPS1.5 WHY SPODEK LAW GROUP?1.6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)1.7 LET’S TALK – […]
read moreWhat Happens if You Ignore a FINRA Inquiry?
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU IGNORE A FINRA INQUIRY We’re Spodek Law Group, a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek, and we’re going to be brutally honest with you right now. Ignoring a FINRA inquiry that was delivered to you is a risk. This one move can put your entire career in jeopardy. […]
read moreI Got a FINRA Complaint – Can I Settle the Case Quietly?
Contents1 WHY A FINRA COMPLAINT MATTERS2 CAN YOU REALLY SETTLE IT QUIETLY?3 THE PENALTIES THAT YOU COULD FACE4 HOW WE’D DEFEND YOU5 FAQ6 WE’RE HERE 24/7 AS SEEN ON MAJOR NEWS OUTLETS If you’re reading this, it probably means you got a FINRA complaint that was served on you, and you’re panicking about what might […]
read moreFINRA WELLS CALL LAWYERS
Contents1 FINRA WELLS CALL LAWYERS WHO WON’T TOLERATE EXCUSES2 WHAT IS A FINRA WELLS CALL?2.1 Why FINRA Enforcement Matters3 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS YOU3.1 POSSIBLE PENALTIES AND CRIMINAL REFERRALS4 STRATEGIES THAT WE USE TO PROTECT YOU5 WHY SPODEK LAW GROUP6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE7 CONTACT US TODAY FINRA WELLS CALL LAWYERS WHO WON’T […]
read moreCan a Grand Jury Subpoena Lead to Medicare or Medicaid Fraud Charges?
Contents1 CAN A GRAND JURY SUBPOENA LEAD TO MEDICARE OR MEDICAID FRAUD CHARGES?1.1 What is a Grand Jury Subpoena?1.2 Why Does This Matter for Medicare or Medicaid Fraud?1.3 Common Examples of Behavior That Leads to Investigations1.4 Penalties and Punishments1.5 How We Defend You1.6 Strategies That We Might Use1.7 Expert Team, Nationwide Reach1.8 FAQ CAN A […]
read moreFelony Falsification Of Business Records
Contents1 FELONY FALSIFICATION OF BUSINESS RECORDS: WHAT’S AT STAKE1.1 HOW DOES FALSIFICATION OF BUSINESS RECORDS BECOME A FELONY?1.2 REAL PENALTIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW1.3 MINDSET: AVOIDING DANGEROUS ASSUMPTIONS1.4 STRATEGIES WE USE TO DEFEND YOU1.5 CHECKLIST: COMMON DANGER ZONES1.6 COMPACT FAQ1.7 FINAL WARNING: NO ROOM FOR EXCUSES FELONY FALSIFICATION OF BUSINESS RECORDS: WHAT’S AT STAKE […]
read moreFrequently Asked Questions by Brokers Under FINRA Investigation (FAQ Roundup)
Contents1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY BROKERS UNDER FINRA INVESTIGATION (FAQ ROUNDUP)1.1 Why Should You Take a FINRA Investigation Seriously?1.2 FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE1.3 What Are Common Reasons FINRA Investigates Brokers?1.4 What Criminal Charges Could Arise?1.5 Defending Against a FINRA Investigation: Our Approach1.6 Your Next Step: Stop Making Excuses and Take Action FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY BROKERS […]
read moreCan the SEC Subpoena Me If I Live or Work Overseas?
Contents1 CAN THE SEC SUBPOENA ME IF I LIVE OR WORK OVERSEAS?1.1 SEC’S EXTRATERRITORIAL REACH1.2 WHY A SUBPOENA IS A BIG DEAL1.3 TWO POINTS OF VIEW1.4 POTENTIAL PENALTIES1.5 WHAT SPODEK LAW GROUP DOES1.6 COMPACT FAQ TABLE1.7 NO TIME FOR EXCUSES1.8 IMPORTANT NOTICE CAN THE SEC SUBPOENA ME IF I LIVE OR WORK OVERSEAS? That question […]
read moreHow Do I Know If I’m the Target of an SEC Investigation or Just a Witness?
Contents1 HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M THE TARGET OF AN SEC INVESTIGATION OR JUST A WITNESS?1.1 WHY THE SEC CONTACTS PEOPLE1.2 SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE THE TARGET1.3 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP CAN HELP1.4 POTENTIAL PENALTIES IF YOU’RE A TARGET1.5 CAN YOU BE BOTH A WITNESS AND A TARGET?1.6 THREE COMMON MYTHS1.7 WHAT IF I’M […]
read moreWhat Employees Should Know if Their Company Receives a Civil Investigative Demand
Contents1 WHAT EVERY EMPLOYEE SHOULD KNOW IF THEIR COMPANY GETS A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND1.1 UNDERSTANDING THE CID: WHY YOU SHOULD CARE1.2 POTENTIAL PENALTIES: WHAT’S AT STAKE1.3 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP CAN DEFEND YOU1.4 WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE1.5 SHORT FAQ: QUICK REFERENCE1.6 ALTERNATIVE VIEW: WHY THE GOVERNMENT USES CIDS1.7 TAKE ACTION […]
read moreWhat Happens If You Ignore or Refuse a Civil Investigative Demand?
Contents1 CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND2 WE ARE SPODEK LAW GROUP – A NATIONWIDE FEDERAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM3 IGNORE A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND – THEN WHAT?4 CONSEQUENCES: FINES AND PUNISHMENT5 OUR PHILOSOPHY: YOU DESERVE STRAIGHT TALK6 REFUSING THE DEMAND: POSSIBLE CRIMINAL CONSEQUENCES7 INSTEAD OF IGNORING: TALK TO US ABOUT DEFENSE STRATEGIES8 THINK AHEAD: “WHAT’S MY BEST MOVE?”9 […]
read moreWhat Happens If I Ignore an SEC Subpoena or Miss the Deadline?
Contents1 WHAT HAPPENS IF I IGNORE AN SEC SUBPOENA OR MISS THE DEADLINE?2 WHY THE SEC SUBPOENA MATTERS3 REAL PENALTIES THAT YOU COULD FACE4 WHY THIS BEHAVIOR KEEPS HOLDING YOU BACK5 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP CAN DEFEND YOU6 WHY SPEED MATTERS7 DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW8 CONSEQUENCES OF PLAYING GAMES9 TAKE AN ACTION STEP TODAY10 QUICK-REFERENCE […]
read moreHow Does a Civil Investigative Demand Work? The Legal Process Explained
Contents1 HOW DOES A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND WORK1.1 WHAT IS A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND (CID)1.2 WHY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES USE A CID1.3 WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN YOU GET A CID1.3.1 Step One: Understand the Scope1.3.2 Step Two: Decide on a Defense Strategy1.4 HOW A CID LEADS TO PENALTIES, CRIMES, AND PUNISHMENT1.5 STRATEGIES OUR FIRM USES […]
read moreWhat Is a Civil Investigative Demand (CID)? – Definition and Overview
Contents1 WHAT IS A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND (CID)?2 WHY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES USE CIDS3 HOW A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND WORKS4 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT COOPERATING5 POSSIBLE CRIMES AND PENALTIES LINKED TO CIDS6 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS YOU7 STRATEGIC ADVICE: NO EXCUSES8 WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW9 SHORT FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE10 CONTACT US FOR A RISK-FREE CONSULTATION […]
read moreWhat Does It Mean If I Receive an SEC Subpoena? Understanding Your Next Steps
Contents1 WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF I RECEIVE AN SEC SUBPOENA1.1 STOP MAKING EXCUSES1.2 SPODEK LAW GROUP: WHO WE ARE1.3 WHAT THE SEC WANTS1.4 POSSIBLE PENALTIES AND CRIMES1.5 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS YOU1.6 CONTACT SPODEK LAW GROUP WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF I RECEIVE AN SEC SUBPOENA An SEC subpoena that was sent to […]
read moreBehind the Scenes of a CID: How Government Investigators Gather Evidence
BEHIND THE SCENES OF A CID: HOW GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATORS GATHER EVIDENCE Government investigators who are part of a Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have an important job, which is finding facts that prove or disprove alleged crimes. These investigators work under agencies like the Department of Justice or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, finding documents that […]
read moreCivil Investigative Demand Response Do’s and Don’ts for Companies
Contents1 CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMANDS: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW1.1 WHAT IS A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND?1.2 WHY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES USE CIDS1.3 HOW CIDS CAN LEAD TO CRIMINAL CHARGES1.4 SPODEK LAW GROUP’S DIRECT TAKE ON CIDS1.5 COMMON REASONS WHY CIDS ARE ISSUED1.6 GOVERNMENT VIEW VS. YOUR VIEW1.7 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU IGNORE OR RESIST?1.8 STRATEGIES THAT WE USE […]
read moreHow long do I have to comply with a subpoena?
How long do I have to comply with a subpoena? A subpoena that was issued by a court is a legal document, and it orders you to appear in court or provide specific records. You might receive it because you have information that is important to a lawsuit or a government investigation. Why do courts […]
read moreHow are subpoenas served?
How are Subpoenas Served? A subpoena is a legal document compelling someone to appear in court, produce evidence, or both. Government agencies—like a local District Attorney’s Office or federal entities such as the Department of Justice—rely on subpoenas to secure key testimony or documents. You might receive a subpoena if you: Witnessed a Crime: Whether […]
read moreSecurities Litigation SEC Fraud Defense Ponzi Scheme
Contents1 SECURITIES LITIGATION & SEC FRAUD DEFENSE PONZI SCHEME ALLEGATIONS1.1 WHY THE SEC POUNCES SO FAST1.1.1 THE CORE STATUTES AT PLAY1.2 PENALTIES & REAL‑WORLD NUMBERS1.3 PONZI SCHEME 101 — AND WHY THE LABEL MATTERS1.4 GAPS THAT GET OPERATORS IN TROUBLE1.5 STRATEGIC DEFENSE — HOW WE FIGHT1.5.1 1. SEC PRE‑ENFORCEMENT — STOP THE BLEEDING1.5.2 2. WELLS NOTICE PHASE — CHANGE THE NARRATIVE1.5.3 3. PARALLEL DOJ INVESTIGATION1.5.4 4. SETTLEMENT VS. TRIAL1.6 […]
read moreRule 8210 Requests
Contents1 RULE 8210 REQUESTS2 WHAT IS A RULE 8210 REQUEST?3 HOW SERIOUS ARE RULE 8210 REQUESTS?4 WHY YOU MIGHT NEED A STRATEGIC DEFENSE5 COMMON PENALTIES6 STRATEGIES WE USE TO PROTECT YOU7 LEVERAGE POINTS AND PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY8 WHY CHOOSE SPODEK LAW GROUP9 HOW TO GET STARTED RULE 8210 REQUESTS If you are working in the financial […]
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