Financial Services Law Lawyers in the USA

PLLCs (Professional Service Limited Liability Companies) are a popular choice for professionals in New York wishing to conduct business.

The board of directors play a central role in any offshore hedge fund. At every stage of the life cycle of a hedge fund the directors need certain critical information and documents in order to perform their duties. The life cycle can roughly be determined as the fund formation stage, the post launch operation (which might last several years) and then the eventual liquidation.

Some of the largest hedge fund managers will shortly make their initial filing for the Form PF, on August 29, 2012. This guide will recap on the previously announced and finalized Form PF obligations and provide an update on the most recent developments.

Hedge funds are increasingly subject to international and local data protection regulations. The amount of personal data held by hedge funds and service providers continues to grow. As obligations to collect data increases with new regulations such as FATCA hedge fund managers and other service providers must pay attention to data protection laws and regulations.

The CFTC has issued a no action letter providing temporary relief for Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs) and Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) who are affected by the recent changes to the CFTC registration exemptions. The no action letter extends the deadline for registration for those affected by the recission of CFTC Rule 4.13(a)(4) and the amended Rule 4.5.

If you have a brokerage account with Peregrine Financial Group Inc. (PFG) and lost money due to their alleged falsification of bank statements, we may be able to help you recover some or all of your money through legal action. On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 PFG filed for bankruptcy protection. We are seeking clients who lost money with either MF Global or PFG.

Has a stockbroker or financial advisor misled you, recommending a product or investment that proved to be unsafe or not suitable for you? A skilled securities fraud attorney understands these often complex issues, and will work to recover your losses.

In tough economic times there are things smaller public companies can do to help ensure they maintain their ’34 Act reporting compliance.

Once you have been taken advantage of by deceitful stockbrokers or financial advisors, it's hard to trust anyone. However, it is essential that you consult with a capable securities fraud attorney if a financial professional has encouraged you to invest in ventures that are risky or if they have invested your money without your knowledge.

Choosing a securities arbitration lawyer is not something that should be done in haste, and without careful consideration. When you are facing a dispute with brokers or financial advisors, it is essential that you have experienced and skilled legal representation.