Shapiro, Arato & Isserles represents Level the Playing Field (“LPF”) in connection with its efforts to create an opportunity for an independent candidate to participate in the 2016 presidential debates. LPF is a non-profit, non-partisan corporation that seeks to enhance and strengthen our democracy by creating an opportunity for more competition in our political system. … Read more
On December 10, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed the criminal conviction of our client, Anthony Chiasson, and held that he and his co-defendant had not committed a crime. The government had charged Mr. Chiasson with insider trading based on information that he received fourth- or fifth-hand. In reversing … Read more
On November 5, 2014, Cynthia Arato’s Representation of Madison Square Garden Featured in New York Post article. The article can be found here.
Shapiro, Arato & Isserles LLP is pleased to announce the inclusion of three partners in the annual list of Super Lawyers for 2014. Alexandra A.E. Shapiro was named as one of the best lawyers in the specialty of Appellate Law and Cynthia S. Arato as one of best lawyers in the specialty of Intellectual Property Litigation. … Read more
Shapiro, Arato & Isserles LLP is pleased to announce that two of its partners were selected for inclusion in the annual list of Best Lawyers. The 2015 Survey Results identify Alexandra A.E. Shapiro as one of the best lawyers in the specialty of Appellate Practice and Cynthia S. Arato as one of the best lawyers in … Read more
On June 26, 2014, the New York Court of Appeals affirmed the invalidation of the New York City Board of Health’s Portion Cap Rule, which limited the portion size of certain “sugary drinks” sold at certain establishments. Shapiro, Arato & Isserles LLP filed an amicus brief in support of the legal challenge to the Rule, … Read more
On May 19, 2014, Alexandra A.E. Shapiro spoke on a panel entitled “Supreme Court and Second Circuit Roundup,” at the City Bar Association’s White Collar Crime Institute. Alexandra delivered a presentation focusing on recent developments in insider trading law. The course materials for the White Collar Institute can be found here.
On May 8, 2014, Alexandra Shapiro participated in a panel discussion at the Practicing Law Institute’s 2014 Appellate Advocacy program. The panel, entitled “Preparing for and Delivering the Oral Argument,” discussed strategies for presenting oral argument. The courts materials can be found here.
On May 7, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted the motion of our client, a 65-year-old widow, and her co-defendant, for release on bail pending our appeal of her criminal conviction. The case involved “gifting tables,” women’s social groups with a financial element in which hundreds of women in … Read more
On April 24, 2014, the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Department reversed a jury verdict for unjust enrichment against our client, Elan Padeh. Mr. Padeh was sued by the law firm that previously represented him on a contingency basis in an action Mr. Padeh brought against his former employer. After several years of … Read more