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How to get out of an SEC Subpoena
SEC Subpoena? Here’s How We Make It Go Away The SEC just dropped a subpoena on your desk. Your hands are shaking. I get it—happened to a hedge fund manager last Tuesday, guy literally threw up in my conference room. Here’s what you need to know: that piece of paper isn’t a death sentence. We’ve killed […]
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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, […]
read moreNYC 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 […]
read moreNYC 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 […]
read moreEB-1B Outstanding Professor/Researcher Green Card
The Three-Year Rule That Nobody Talks About If you’re a professor or researcher eyeing that EB-1B green card, here’s what your university’s HR department won’t tell you – they start sweating bullets when you hit the 2.5 year mark. Not because they don’t like you, but because the three-year research experience requirement is where most […]
read moreResponding to a DOJ Civil Investigative Demand – What You NEED to Know
Responding to a DOJ Civil Investigative Demand – What You NEED to Know You just got served with a Civil Investigative Demand from the Department of Justice. Your mind is racing. You’re thinking – what do I do now? We get it. At Spodek Law Group, we’ve helped hundreds of clients navigate these waters, and […]
read moreResponding 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 […]
read more440.10 Vacatur Motion
The Clock Is Ticking—and ICE Loves Old Skeletons Your green card survived Y2K, flip phones, and three presidents, yet a dusty Notice to Appear just detonated in your mailbox. You feel blind-sided. Reality check: the government’s removal machine runs on relic convictions because they’re low-hanging fruit. The question isn’t “Why me?” It’s “What next?” Two […]
read moreBROKER INVESTIGATION DEFENSE LAWYERS
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 let it. We are Spodek Law Group, nationwide, federal and securities defense. You are the broker under the microscope, maybe you ignored that first FINRA letter, maybe you thought the SEC sweep on off‑channel texts would skip […]
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
ERC AUDIT DEFENSES WE WON’T SUGARCOAT IT—the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a big deal, and if you claimed it wrong, you could be in serious trouble. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been coming down strong on those who took ERC benefits that were not legally allowed. If you get audited and lose, you […]
read moreSEC SUBPOENAS AND WELLS NOTICES
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 to helping people who face potential legal actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A subpoena that was issued […]
read moreWhat Happens If My Company’s Financial Records Are Subpoenaed?
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY COMPANY’S FINANCIAL RECORDS ARE SUBPOENAED? Subpoenas that were issued by federal agencies, like the Department of Justice or the IRS, can be scary. If you’re reading this, it’s because you need real answers. We are Spodek Law Group, a premier, and award winning, nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd […]
read moreWhat to Do If a Grand Jury Subpoena Demands Your Notes or Emails
WHAT TO DO IF A GRAND JURY SUBPOENA DEMANDS YOUR NOTES OR EMAILS Don’t confuse yourself. A grand jury subpoena that was issued by a federal prosecutor is a big deal, and you can get into serious trouble if you ignore the grand jury subpoena. This isn’t the time to hope things disappear, because that […]
read moreWHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M UNDER A FINRA INVESTIGATION?
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M UNDER A FINRA INVESTIGATION? If you’re on this page, it’s because you—or someone close to you—has FINRA breathing down your neck. We get it. At Spodek Law Group, we understand the stress of being under a regulatory microscope. Our law firm handles complex financial and federal cases, and we’re […]
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
FINRA 8210 LETTER Why You Need to Care About This If you work in the securities industry, you may have heard of a FINRA 8210 letter. This letter that was created under the rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) can be a very big issue, because using it – FINRA can demand that […]
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?
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 come next. You might be thinking you can fix it under the radar without anyone else knowing. You might be hoping you can just pay a […]
read moreFINRA WELLS CALL LAWYERS
FINRA WELLS CALL LAWYERS WHO WON’T TOLERATE EXCUSES If you’re on this page, there’s a strong chance you or someone you know has received a FINRA Wells Call. This is serious. No fluff. A FINRA Wells Call means a warning that was issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA Enforcement), telling you they are […]
read moreCan a Grand Jury Subpoena Lead to Medicare or Medicaid Fraud Charges?
CAN A GRAND JURY SUBPOENA LEAD TO MEDICARE OR MEDICAID FRAUD CHARGES? Yes, it can. That means, if you receive a grand jury subpoena that was sent by federal prosecutors, you could be at risk of serious legal trouble. At Spodek Law Group, which is a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek, […]
read moreFelony Falsification Of Business Records
FELONY FALSIFICATION OF BUSINESS RECORDS: WHAT’S AT STAKE You never think it will happen. One day, an investigator knocks on your door and accuses you of tampering with your company’s books, altering receipts, or hiding key information in financial statements. It sounds like a small detail, but felony falsification of business records is a serious […]
read moreFrequently Asked Questions by Brokers Under FINRA Investigation (FAQ Roundup)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY BROKERS UNDER FINRA INVESTIGATION (FAQ ROUNDUP) We are Spodek Law Group, a nationwide federal defense law firm that was created by Todd Spodek. If you’re a broker who was put on notice by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), you might be asking yourself how to handle this legal storm. We get […]
read moreCan the SEC Subpoena Me If I Live or Work Overseas?
CAN THE SEC SUBPOENA ME IF I LIVE OR WORK OVERSEAS? That question hits home for people who assume they are safe from U.S. regulators by moving across borders. The truth is not so simple. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC.gov), which is the federal agency tasked with enforcing securities laws, can and does extend […]
read moreHow Do I Know If I’m the Target of an SEC Investigation or Just a Witness?
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M THE TARGET OF AN SEC INVESTIGATION OR JUST A WITNESS? The stakes are high. If the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC.gov) has reached out to you, your life can change in an instant. One question often lingers in your mind: Am I the person they want to prosecute, or […]
read moreWhat Employees Should Know if Their Company Receives a Civil Investigative Demand
WHAT EVERY EMPLOYEE SHOULD KNOW IF THEIR COMPANY GETS A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND If you work at a company that was just served a Civil Investigative Demand (CID), you might be asking yourself one critical question: “What does this mean for me?” This is a common concern, especially if you’ve never heard of a CID […]
read moreWhat Happens If You Ignore or Refuse a Civil Investigative Demand?
CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND A Civil Investigative Demand that was served by a government agency can feel like a shot out of the blue. You might be home, enjoying your day, when you get papers that demand documents, testimony, or answers to pointed questions. At first, it can feel confusing or even unfair. Many people wonder: […]
read moreWhat Happens If I Ignore an SEC Subpoena or Miss the Deadline?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I IGNORE AN SEC SUBPOENA OR MISS THE DEADLINE? If you’re on this page, it likely means you received a subpoena that was issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and now you’re wondering what happens if you ignore it or delay. Let me be brutally honest: ignoring an SEC […]
read moreHow Does a Civil Investigative Demand Work? The Legal Process Explained
HOW DOES A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND WORK Look, I’m not here to stroke your ego. I’m here to push you, and I’m not going to hold back. If you or your business has received a Civil Investigative Demand, it means a federal agency that was granted authority by Congress wants evidence from you. Agencies like […]
read moreWhat Is a Civil Investigative Demand (CID)? – Definition and Overview
WHAT IS A CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND (CID)? A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) is a powerful request that was created by federal agencies to gather information about possible wrongdoing. Government agencies, such as the Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission, use CIDs to investigate potential violations of the law. This means that you, or […]
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