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Insider Trading Defense Attorneys

Contents1 What Even IS Insider Trading?? A Primer for the Soon-to-be-Indicted2 How teh Feds Catch You (Hint: They Always Do)3 Famous People Who thought They Were Smart (They Weren’t)4 The Investigation Process (AKA Your Life Falls Apart in Stages)4.1 Defense Strategies That Sometimes Work (But Usually Don’t)5 Penalties: How Fucked Are You, Exactly?6 Why You […]

How to get out of an SEC Subpoena

Contents1 SEC Subpoena? Here’s How We Make It Go Away1.1 They Want You to Panic. Don’t.1.1.1 THE FIRST 48 HOURS MATTER1.2 Their Playbook (And Why It Usually Works)1.3 Real Ways Out (That Actually Work)1.3.1 The Fifth Amendment—Your Secret Weapon1.4 When They Play Dirty (They Always Do)1.5 What It Really Costs (The Truth)1.5.1 The Timeline Nobody […]

Contents1 The Ultimate Guide to the Federal Insider Trading Statute1.1 When Martha Stewart Went to Prison – But Not for What You Think1.2 The Missing Law That Sends People to Federal Prison1.3 Your Boss Tells You Something at the Water Cooler1.4 The Moment You Become a Criminal Without Knowing It1.5 Wall Streets Worst Kept Secret […]

ICE Check-In Advocacy

ICE Check-In AdvocacyThe ICE Check-In Trap Your immigration lawyer wins your case, celebrates with you, then disappears when you need them most. Every month – sometimes every week – you’re walking into an ICE office alone, thinking it’s just routine paperwork. It’s not routine. These check-ins are interrogations disguised as administrative meetings,and without proper representation, […]

NYC Sex Offense Deportation Defense Attorney

NYPD arrests for sex offenses trigger automatic immigration consequences through the FBI’s Next Generation Identification system. Most criminal defense lawyers won’t mention this until it’s too late. Non-citizens are getting deported for dismissed cases, false accusations, crimes they were never convicted of. Fingerprints enter a federal database that connects to ICE. Booking at any NYPD […]

NYC Medicaid Fraud Lawyers

NYC Medicaid Fraud Lawyers: When Billing Errors Become Federal Crimes Federal agents, badges out, warrants in hand. Someone decided your Medicare billing patterns look like fraud. In New York, where Medicaid loses substantial amounts annually to fraudulent claims, prosecutors have shifted from sending warning letters to sending people to federal prison. The Southern District of New […]

ESTA Visa Waiver Program Travel

ESTA Visa Waiver Program Travel The ESTA Authorization Timeline Problem When you apply for ESTA authorization online, the system tells you to expect a response within 72 hours. But here’s what they dont tell you – during those 72 hours, your application goes through multiple security databases, including FBI criminal records, terrorist watchlists, and previous […]

EB-1B Outstanding Professor/Researcher Green Card

Contents1 The Three-Year Rule That Nobody Talks About1.1 Your Publication List Is Only Half The Story1.2 International Recognition Through The Back Door1.3 The Private Employer Loophole1.4 Evidence Packages That Win vs. Ones That Don’t1.5 When Outstanding Isn’t Outstanding Enough1.6 The RFE Recovery Playbook1.7 Post-Approval Landmines The Three-Year Rule That Nobody Talks About If you’re a […]

Responding to a DOJ Civil Investigative Demand – What You NEED to Know

Contents1 Responding to a DOJ Civil Investigative Demand – What You NEED to Know1.1 The Truth About DOJ Investigations1.2 What a Civil Investigative Demand REALLY Means1.3 The Stakes Are Higher Than You Think1.4 Common Types of DOJ Civil Investigative Demands1.5 How We FIGHT BACK – Our Defense Strategies1.6 The Timeline – What Happens Next1.7 When […]

Responding to a DOJ Civil Investigative Demand

RECEIVED A DOJ CID? This is the moment where many businesses freeze. The letter from the Department of Justice lands on your desk, and every rumor you ever heard about dawn raids, million-dollar fines, and executives in handcuffs floods your mind. If you ignore that anxiety, the clock will not pause; the statutory deadline to […]

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 — […]

BROKER 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 […]

How 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 […]

ERC 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 […]

SEC 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 […]

What 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, […]

What 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 […]

WHAT 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 […]

What 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. […]

Received 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 – […]

What 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. […]

I 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 […]

FINRA 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 […]

Can 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 […]

Felony 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 […]

Frequently 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 […]

Can 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 […]

How 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 […]

What 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 […]

What 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 […]