White Collar Criminal Defense

Law.com reports that Freda L. Wolfson, former Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, has joined Lowenstein Sandler as Chair of its Alternative Dispute Resolution practice, calling her arrival “a homecoming” as Wolfson initially practiced litigation at the firm after graduating cum laude from Rutgers Law School-Newark.

Wolfson says: “The significance of where I’m going is to put some symmetry to all of this, because I’m going back to the law firm where I got started when I got out of law school in 1979, and that’s the Lowenstein firm. And not only is it where I started, but I get to do it with people I know, because several of the people there are my former law clerks. I’ve often said my legacy on the court is not necessarily the opinions I’ve done or the cases I’ve decided but the law clerks I’ve mentored over the years, who I’m so proud of, who are so talented and wonderful individuals. One of them happens to be Chris Porrino, the former attorney general—and he’s the litigation director of the firm.”

Christopher Porrino, partner and Chair of Lowenstein Sandler’s Litigation Department and 60th Attorney General of New Jersey calls Wolfson “a big difference-maker in my career, and mentor to me, and a dear friend.”

Lowenstein Chair and Managing Partner Gary M. Wingens  adds: “We are delighted that Judge Wolfson has returned to Lowenstein Sandler, where she first practiced law after her graduation from Rutgers Law School. It has been well worth the wait.”

NJBIZ, Bloomberg Law, Law360, New Jersey Globe, Reuters, JD Journal, and ROI-NJ also reported Judge Wolfson’s arrival.

Kathleen A. McGee, former Bureau Chief of the New York Attorney General’s Bureau of Internet and Technology, discusses the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s newly released AI Risk Management Framework in Bloomberg Law, calling it a “harbinger of things to come from the regulatory perspective.” She adds: “I think you can expect regulators to turn to things like this NIST framework for action plans, really, on how to evaluate whether or not a particular entity becomes a target.”

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Rachel Maimin, partner in Lowenstein’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice and former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, is interviewed on ABC News’ Nightline Impact about the wire fraud conviction of  Jen Shah from “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City”  for her role in a national telemarketing scheme that victimized hundreds of elderly people. Maimin recalls her own previous work prosecuting drug cartels, noting: “A lot of time criminals speak in code when they’re trying to hide what they are doing. Same thing with fraud operations…. [Shah] didn’t seem to observe any kinds of safeguards. I think she thought she was above being caught.” (subscription required to watch)

Michael B. Himmel, Chair of the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice, comments in Anti-Corruption Report on the deferred prosecution agreement entered into by Honeywell UOP, a U.S. subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., resolving charges of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in an alleged bribe to a former Petrobras executive. Himmel notes that the Department of Justice [DOJ] has outlined “certain suggestions that corporations should follow if they want to maximize damage control if they get caught up in criminal conduct. One of the things that [Deputy Attorney General Lisa] Monaco talked about was the notion of giving information to the DOJ, and the SEC, too, that the government is not aware of. Honeywell did that.” Honeywell UOP avoided criminal conviction and the imposition of a monitor, even though it did not voluntarily disclose.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (December 3, 2022; December 5, 2022; December 10, 2022; December 11, 2022; December 13, 2022; December 20, 2022), RawStory (December 7, 2022; December 8, 2022; December 16, 2022; December 26, 2022; December 29, 2022), Bloomberg, BollyInside, Mediaite (December 7, 2022; December 15, 2022; December 22, 2022), Newsbusters, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, and Bloomberg Law Podcast.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (November 2, 2022; November 18, 2022), RawStory (November 17, 2022; November 30, 2022), MSN, Mediaite, and NewsBusters.

In Law.com, Barry T. Albin, partner and Chair of Lowenstein’s Appellate practice, and former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice, comments on the pressure that may be placed on judges if New Jersey’s judiciary were to change the rules for unpublished Appellate Division rulings. He notes that, while he would want to study the issue more before coming up with a definitive opinion on admissibility of unpublished opinions, the process of relying on published opinions “seemed to be working quite well” while he was on the court.

“The appellate division is publishing opinions that the individual appellate division judges feel are novel and will help illuminate something about the law,” says Albin. “They have a very, very heavy docket and a lot of the opinions they are issuing are not on novel matters. I don’t know to what degree if everything were published that would be placing more pressure on the individual judges.”

Kathleen A. McGee, partner in Lowenstein’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice and The Tech Group and former Bureau Chief of the New York Attorney General’s Bureau of Internet and Technology, discusses with Quartz possible violations by Elon Musk of consent decrees between Twitter and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning the company’s use of personal data. Musk’s recent announcement of “self-certification” of compliance may expose the company to onerous fines and more, says McGee. She says: “It is not just about risking punitive financial damages… It is about setting precedent and giving a powerful regulator—and frankly legislators—ammunition to further pursue legal action that restricts a company’s ability to innovate or come up with new applications.” The article also ran on Yahoo Finance.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (October 4, 2022:1; October 4, 2022:2; October 12, 2022; October 24, 2022), RawStory (October 5, 2022; October 20, 2022; October 24, 2022), Pedfire, The Washington Examiner, WCYB News 5, KION 46, and Missoulian.

In Global Data Review, Kathleen A. McGee, former Bureau Chief of the New York Attorney General’s Bureau of Internet and Technology and author of New York State’s SHIELD Act on data security, discusses the settlement reached between the FTC and Drizly after the latter’s significant data breach. The settlement not only requires Drizly to destroy any unnecessary personal data and implement a mandated security program, but also requires the company’s CEO to implement an information security program at any future company where he is majority owner, chief executive, or senior officer, if the company collects information from more than 25,000 individuals. McGee calls the settlement “outstanding," but “unsurprising,” especially in light of the recent conviction of Uber's former chief executive for a similar data breach. (subscription required to access article)

On October 24, 2022, Lowenstein Crypto, Rutgers Law, and the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance hosted a symposium entitled “Regulating Financial Innovation: The Future of Crypto and Blockchain,” that featured Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam discussing his agency’s role in regulating the fintech and crypto industries, the jurisdictional issues between the CFTC and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission( SEC), and pending legislation aimed at clarifying whether cryptocurrencies are commodities or securities. Fortune reports that Benham “sought to dispel the narrative of a turf war between his agency and the Securities and Exchange Commission. ‘It’s a pretty cynical view to suggest two agencies can’t figure it out and work together,’ he said to an audience of lawyers and industry leaders.” Benham did acknowledge a difference of opinion between him and SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the classification of the cryptocurrency Ether, but he stated that “the CFTC and SEC would continue to work together, pointing to the two agencies’ track record of collaboration, such as with the development and evolution of security futures.”

Benham denied that CFTC would be more favorable in enforcement actions towards crypto than the SEC, saying: “Our enforcement record speaks for itself.” He did note that his agency’s current limited oversight and resources prevented it from doing more to stop fraud in the crypto industry, adding that if Congress removed the CFTC’s "handcuffs…we could bring more fraud and manipulation to light.”

In addition to Behnam’s remarks, the event included a panel moderated by Lowenstein partner Ethan L. Silver; co-Chair of Lowenstein Crypto and Chair of the firm’s Broker-Dealer and FinTech practices, on Managing Regulatory Risk, that addressed compliance challenges and risks faced by fintech firms and the crypto asset industry as well as the multi-level regulatory landscape in the U.S. Partner Christopher W. Gerold, former Chief of the New Jersey Bureau of Securities and president of NASAA, hosted a panel on Challenges of Financial Innovation that examined new approaches to financial innovation, the impact of federal regulation, and potential statutory and regulatory reforms.

Law360, Bitcoinist, Coindesk, Dailycoin, Coinspeaker, Yahoo!/Yahoo! Finance, The Block, Insider, Coingeek, and Investing.com also covered the event.

Kathleen A. McGee, former Bureau Chief of the New York Attorney General’s Bureau of Internet and Technology and author of New York State’s SHIELD Act on data security, discusses executive obligations to disclose data breaches in Global Data Review in light of the recent conviction of Uber’s former Chief Security Officer for obstructing justice. McGee notes: “Lying to investigators about matters regardless of if they are [concerning] security or something else is itself a federal offence, … Plainly put, this should be a path no one should have to cross again but it certainly should be a reminder, [of whether] you are in the middle of an investigation with a state or federal regulator, you must take that seriously and you must not conceal.” She adds that requiring data professionals to report to the chief executive, chief legal officer, and board of directors regarding data security incidents “requires the C-suite to effectively take responsibility for data security going forward.”

In SC Magazine, Kathleen A. McGee comments on the conviction of Uber’s former Chief Information & Security Officer for misleading regulators about a data breach. “Traditionally, CISO are responsible for, among other things, ensuring that accurate information regarding a data compromise is accurately conveyed to both corporate executives and regulators,” McGee says. “In this case, the CISO was also a former DOJ attorney, which frankly increased his basis of knowledge beyond a traditional CISO, whether he was practicing law at the time or not. Sullivan should have been well-aware of his obligation to continue informing federal regulators and the state attorneys general about this additional incident and should have been well-positioned to assess the risk involved in misleading authorities regarding the hacking.”

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The New York Times references an investigative report by partner and former state comptroller Matthew Boxer in its coverage of the indictment of 14 guards at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for crimes—including official misconduct, aggravated assault, and lying on official reports—resulting from forced cell extractions that resulted in serious injuries to several female prisoners. The Times reports that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy decided to close the prison “on the same day that Mr. Boxer issued a damning 73-page report that offered a portrait of a facility beset by administrative chaos.”

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NJ.com reports that Matthew Boxer, Chair of the firm's Corporate Investigations & Integrity practice, has completed an internal investigation into alleged "ghost surgeries" by a Rutgers University neurosurgeon, finding insufficient evidence that the neurosurgeon failed to follow applicable medical standards. Rasmeet K. Chahil and Jessica M. Terry worked alongside Boxer on this investigation.

Robert A. Johnston Jr. talks with Law360 about the recent increase in federal prosecutions of white collar claims, noting that the FBI has started “to assign more experienced agents to white collar and corporate investigations.” Johnston describes the new Department of Justice policy requiring executive certification of compliance programs, observing that “if it becomes more of a standard practice, that could be a way for the CEO, CCO or whoever it may be to share the responsibility and share the risk.” However, Johnston expects criminal prosecution of a CEO or CCO only “in extreme scenarios, such as where senior executives might willfully disregard compliance policies, undermine the compliance program itself or knowingly provide a false certification to the DOJ;” adding: “Whether it's a new law, a new enforcement theory or rule, typically the first set of enforcement actions involve very extreme facts…That's when the government starts to become more aggressive and starts to push the envelope." (subscription required to access article)

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (July 4, 2022; July 11, 2022; July 22, 2022; July 29 2022), RawStory (July 13, 2022; July 20, 2022), NJBIZ, Mediaite, Original Jurisdiction, The Week, The Hill, Mediaite, and The Daily Caller.

Robert A. Johnston Jr. discusses the complexities of conducting a cross-border investigation in American Conference Institute, noting that laws governing issues of privilege and self-disclosure may vary widely between jurisdictions. Johnston recommends that companies “engage local counsel and have local counsel review and approve investigation protocols and procedures;” adding that “if the company is going to self-disclose, prepare for a lengthy investigation and be prepared to cooperate with potentially multiple regulators (by) providing all information and facts, including facts that might implicate senior management; disciplining or possibly terminating culpable employees; investing in legal, compliance, and internal audit; and being prepared to compensate any victims.” Johnston further notes the importance of timeliness in self-reporting: “If the company is being prompted—for example, by an adverse media report exposing corrupt acts by the company—a self-disclosure at that point is probably too late,” he says.

Kathleen A. McGee talks to Global Data Review about the U.S. Department of Justice's stated ransomware goal of increasing the percentage of reported ransomware incidents by 65%. McGee says, “That’s a metric and mandate they’re setting as aspirational but in order to fulfil that they need to help the private sector and track down the bad guys.”

Legal Dive interviews Robert A. Johnston, Jr. on how third party partners can expose companies to compliance issues with the federal Foreign Corruption Practice Act (FCPA), and how to mitigate that risk. “As a result of [Biden Administration] initiatives, more companies than has typically been the case can expect to get snagged in FCPA enforcement activities,” says Johnston. “It’s not easy to have visibility into what [a third party] partner is doing outside your purview.” He recommends proactive measures, such as a corporate intelligence report, and adequate representations and warranties in your partner contracts: “Companies can go a long way to reduce their liability by engaging in … proactive compliance—setting up controls that are appropriately scoped, and resourced, to the risks as they move into a country, either through an acquisition or a venture.”

“Thank You, Justice Albin,” writes the editorial board of the New Jersey Law Journal on the retirement of Justice Barry T. Albin, adding: “His loss to the court will be immeasurable. On the other hand, we are sure that his contributions to the bar and law will continue in the years ahead.” The piece calls Albin “a brilliant, conscientious and industrious member of the New Jersey Supreme Court…was well known for moving the law to support the rights and opportunities of all citizens, with a deep devotion and appreciation of individual rights and respect for otherwise unprotected citizens.”

Rachel Maimin, partner in the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense group and former federal prosecutor with the SDNY, talks to CNN Business about what factors Judge Edward Davila of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California may consider in the sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani of Theranos. "The crime itself is only one factor in the sentencing," Maimin says. "It's a very important factor, but definitely not the only factor. ... They're going to each be judged by their own actions and own life history.”

Calling him the “consummate jurist,” NJ.com reports that New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Barry T. Albin will step down after 20 years on the state’s highest court, adding that Albin was known for being a “curious, deep thinker …, who never turned down a lunch to talk law, mentor clerks and stay connected to his colleagues.”  The article includes many laudatory comments from leaders in the legal field, including New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, who says: “Justice Albin can take the most complicated case and make it simple.” Lowenstein partner Peter Slocum, who served as clerk for Albin from 2010 to 2011, says: “He is very hands-on with his clerks, and engages with them directly on a daily basis. He made sure to connect with each of his clerks personally, and to hear their views on each of the appeals so that he could formulate a fair and balanced decision of his own.” “Justice Albin is one of New Jersey’s treasures,” adds Chris Placitella of RedBank’s Cohen, Placitella & Roth, who argued many cases before the state Supreme Court.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: The Buffalo News, The Hill, CNN (June 6, 2022; June 16, 2022; June 24, 2022; June 29, 2022:1; June 29, 2022:2), San Antonio Express-News, RawStory (June 8, 2022; June 9, 2022; June 16, 2022; June 20, 2022; June 28, 2022; June 29, 2022; June 30, 2022), Pedfire, FOX News, Free Republic, The New York Times, NPR (June 29, 2022:1; June 29, 2022:2), Crossroads Today, and ABA Journal.

Law.com reports that the city of Newark has repealed the ordinance known as the “Needy Persons Ban” after Lowenstein Sandler and The Legal Aid Society of New York filed a class action on behalf of would-be tenants who moved or sought to move from a New York City homeless shelter to an apartment in Newark using rent subsidies funded by New York City’s Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA) program; the suit argued that the ordinance was unconstitutional as well as a violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.

Matthew M. Oliver of Lowenstein says, “The litigation will continue until we achieve complete justice for our clients.”

On CBS, Oliver adds:  "The people who were really affected by this, the shelter residents, their voices were not being heard.” The story was also covered by News 12 Bronx and Patch.

The New Jersey Monitor reports on the imminent retirement of Justice Barry T. Albin from the New Jersey Supreme Court, quoting  Professor Jenny-Brooke Condon of Seton Hall Law School, who says:  “Justice Albin is irreplaceable…“They’re very big shoes to fill. Justice Albin’s work as a criminal defense attorney mattered immensely in the perspective he brought to the court.” Joseph J. Russo, first assistant public defender for the Office of the Public Defender and former head of its statewide appellate section, adds that Albin is a “constitutional giant” who “recognized that his decisions impacted real people who were vulnerable before the power of the state.”

Government Executive quotes an article by Rachel Maimin and Robert A. Johnston Jr. that analyzes the recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Jarkesy v. United States, which found in-house adjudications by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unconstitutional. The lawyers note: “Though the Fifth Circuit only covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, the United States Supreme Court may agree with the Fifth Circuit on appeal or other jurisdictions may follow this holding in the slew of challenges that will inevitably follow Jarkesy. This is a major blow to the SEC’s power to, in essence, adjudicate its own cases when it chooses.” 

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In the Anti-Corruption Report, Rachel Maimin, former SDNY prosecutor, discusses the recent arrest of a New York City couple for alleged “crypto laundering.” Maimin says: “The saga illustrates the federal government’s competence in this arena… Blockchain provides ways – just like a traditional banking system – to conceal the ultimate owners of funds, but law enforcement is clearly close enough in step with the bad actors that they may be caught even if they keep their funds in crypto and move very slowly in an effort to evade law enforcement.” She adds that she expects increased government scrutiny in this area. “All virtual currency exchanges and financial institutions in the crypto space can expect heightened scrutiny, not as a result of this case per se, but in connection with this administration’s broader emphasis on anti-money laundering efforts when it comes to crypto.”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments in Balloon Juice.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (February 6, 2022; February 11, 2022), Vanity Fair, NorthJersey.com, the New Jersey Herald, RawStory (February 2, 2022; February 4, 2022; February 7, 2022; February 9, 2022; February 17, 2022; February 18, 2022; February 21, 2022), WHYY, NewsBusters, WNYC (February 15, 2022:1, February 15, 2022:2), and the Independent.

Rachel Maimin, partner in the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense group and former federal prosecutor with the SDNY, tells The National Law Journal that the U.S. Justice Department’s recent seizure of a record $3.6 billion worth of allegedly stolen bitcoin shows that the government “has grown adept at using the public nature of the block chain to trace illicit funds, closing a knowledge gap that had given cybercriminals an advantage.” Her comments also appear in ALM/Law.com. 

Christopher Porrino, Lowenstein Litigation Chair and former Attorney General of New Jersey, talks to ROI-NJ about his confidence in partner Matthew J. Platkin to excel in the role of attorney general, saying:  “The really gifted lawyers can provide true recommendations and advice and can provide a pathway for their clients to get to the right answer. And that’s a big part of the attorney general’s job. You need to have a strength to do it and Matt has it.” Porrino continues: “I can tell you that he’s got the right state of mind. He’s got the right approach. He is strategic. He’s careful. He’s tough. I think he will serve in the role as lawyer to the departments and agencies very effectively.”

In a video interview for NJBIZ, Porrino addresses the unique challenges of the New Jersey AG’s role. “It’s such a unique job. It is far more powerful, and the authority is much further reaching, than the authority of most any other attorneys general around the country. That’s when that strength, that toughness, comes into play.” He adds: “[You literally have] the last word,” Porrino said. “The determination of what investigations to undertake, to whom subpoenas should be issued and when and, frankly, whether to charge someone with a crime. There’s no court of appeals above the attorney general’s discretion on that.”

Matthew J. Platkin’s nomination by Governor Phil Murphy to serve as New Jersey Attorney General is featured in Law360, News 12, Fox 5 NY, Fox 29 Philadelphia, Times Union, NJ.com, northjersey.com, North Jersey Globe, NJ101.5, and NJBIZ, among others. 

In northjersey.com, former New Jersey Attorney General Chris Porrino notes that Platkin is “is well beyond his years in age as a lawyer in terms of how he thinks, and he’s tough,” adding:  "It makes very good sense that the governor would pick someone who he has had experience with, who he’s had the ability to assess as a lawyer, and who he trusts and believes will do a great job as attorney general." Law360, News 12, NJ.com,, North Jersey Globe, and NJBIZ also quote Porrino saying: “I have worked as closely with Matt as I have with anyone, and I can say — without reservation — that Matt is an absolutely brilliant lawyer and strategist."

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (January 13, 2022; January 20, 2022; January 31, 2022), Crooks & Liars (January 1, 2022; January 13, 2022), RawStory (January 3, 2022; January 4, 2022; January 12, 2022; January 14, 2022; January 19, 2022; January 24, 2022:1; January 24, 2022:2; January 26, 2022; January 28, 2022), EconoTimes (January 4, 2022; January 18, 2022), the Watauga Democrat, ZeroHedge, the Western Journal, Deadline, AlterNet, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Rachel Maimin is quoted extensively in Business Insider about why prosecutors are considering waiting until September to sentence Elizabeth Holmes in the Theranos case. Noting that the completion of the trial of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, Theranos’ former president, will likely coincide with that date, Maimin, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York (SDNY), says: “It's common for co-defendants in cases like these to be sentenced around the same time. This allows for consistency in sentencing–that similarly situated defendants are treated the same, and differences in culpability are accurately reflected in the sentences of both defendants." 

Maimin thinks it is unlikely that Holmes will testify against Balwani. She continues: "Presumably, Holmes would have to admit to any crimes she committed, and since she testified and essentially denied doing anything wrong under oath, there would be a lot of fodder on cross-examination for Balwani's defense attorneys to accuse Holmes of perjuring herself in her trial or switching her story to get out from under her conviction. Holmes would have these weaknesses as a witness, but if she has incredibly helpful information and presents well, it might be worth the risk for the government to use her."

The article also appears on Yahoo Finance.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: RawStory (December 1, 2021; December 2, 2021; December 5, 2021; December 22, 2021; December 30, 2021), Mediaite (December 1, 2021; December 10, 2021; December 24, 2021), International Business Times, the Rockdale Newton Citizen, Vanity Fair, Daily Mail (December 8, 2021; December 31, 2021), KRDO, The Independent (December 14, 2021; December 30, 2021), CNN (December 17, 2021; December 19, 2021; December 22, 2021; December 30, 2021), the Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Market Realist, Yahoo! News, Althouse, and The Telegraph.

Law360 reports on a ruling by the New Jersey District Court that the legal team representing a proposed class of investors who settled bribery claims against Cognizant for $95 million will receive 20 percent of the settlement fund, plus interest and payment of plaintiffs' counsel's litigation expenses, for a total of $19 million. The suit arose from claims that the company and some executives bribed officials to secure planning permission for a new Cognizant facility in India. Members of the team representing the investors included Lowenstein’s White Collar Criminal Defense Chair and partner Michael B. Himmel and partner Michael T.G. Long.

Law360 reports that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld a lower court decision rejecting claims of RICO violations by several nursing home and assisted living operators against three unions. Facilities in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut claimed that employees resorted to fraud and extortion to advance their bargaining and organizing efforts, but the District Court found “no evidence” of wrongdoing and that the defendants had engaged in “lawful, albeit aggressive, bargaining and unionization efforts.” The team representing the unions included partner Matthew Boxer, Chair of the firm’s Corporate Investigations & Integrity practice, and Rebecca J. Ryan.

Michael B. Himmel, Chair of Lowenstein’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice, and Rachel Maimin, partner and former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, predict upcoming enforcement trends for 2022 in The Am Law Litigation Daily. Himmel anticipates that the DOJ and SEC will  “enhance the policing of Wall Street banks and corporations,” while Maimin believes that cryptocurrency will become a high-priority target for regulators, as well as ephemeral messages, especially in “heavily regulated industries like financial services.”

NJ.com reports that Matthew Boxer, Chair of Lowenstein’s Corporate Investigations & Integrity practice and former New Jersey State Comptroller, has been retained to investigate allegations at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Christopher Porrino, Litigation Chair and former Attorney General of New Jersey, comments in Law.com regarding the tough approach of another former NJ AG, his friend and colleague Gurbir Grewal, in Grewal’s current role as head of enforcement at the SEC. Porrino says, “Grewal’s stricter approach is likely to mean defendants will decide to try more cases, rather than settle.” Expressing confidence in Grewal’s track record of leadership, Porrino adds that knowing Grewal, he will motivate staff to “bring more cases, to bring better cases, to bring more complex cases and to break ground in ways that the ground hasn’t been broken before under prior enforcement directors.”

Michael B. Himmel, Chair of Lowenstein Sandler’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice, comments in Risk & Insurance on the increase in SEC enforcement actions over the past year, especially those focused on fraud arising from the pandemic. Himmel says, “One [kind of fraud] is price gouging; the second is misrepresentation by individuals seeking reimbursement from the government; the third is the use of stolen identity in which individuals are applying for unemployment insurance claiming they lost their jobs due to COVID. [Another] is cyber fraud, which is for example when an entity or individual emails another entity or individual about seeking an SBA loan but they’re actually phishing, and then last but not least, is the sale of phony vax cards. That last one is happening more than ever before.”

Other areas where Himmel foresees increased SEC scrutiny are funds that “are getting investors to invest based upon certain entities where they promote diversity, equity and inclusion,” and cryptocurrency. Generally, Himmel warns that current Department of Justice leadership may hone in on the financial services sector, with possible prosecutions in the areas of consumer protection and the environment. “I would say … [U.S. Attorney General Merrick] Garland, [Deputy Attorney General Lisa] Monaco, and [Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission] Gary Gensler are going to be vigilant. They’re going to be looking at Wall Street; they’re going to be looking at the banks.”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (November 8, 2021, November 10, 2021, November 16, 2021, November 19, 2021:1, November 19, 2021:2, November 24, 2021, November 30, 2021), Wonkette (November 9, 2021; November 30, 2021), Vanity Fair, Lawfare, RawStory (November 9, 2021, November 10, 2021, November 12, 2021:1, November 12, 2021:2, November 19, 2021, November 22, 2021), Snopes, Mediaite, NewsBusters, The Arizona Republic, The Western Journal, Fox News, Deadline, and Newsbusters.

In the Daily Mail, Mark E. Schamel calls federal charges against his client Igor Danchenko “a false narrative designed to humiliate and slander” the Russian born analyst, who is accused of lying to investigators about the origins of information later reported in the “Steele dossier.”

“Mr. Danchenko is a respected research analyst who uncovered and exposed Vladimir Putin’s plagiarized Ph.D. thesis and whose work has been recognized all over the world for its intellectual rigor and accuracy,,” says Schamel in a statement. 'Mr. Danchenko’s body of work, for the United States, is above reproach. For the past five years, those with an agenda have sought to expose Mr. Danchenko’s identity and tarnish his reputation while undermining U.S. National Security. From the moment he was inappropriately revealed, he has been the focus of unrelenting politically motivated attacks.”

Schamel’s statement was also published in Radio Free Europe, The Washington Post, Politico, Newsweek, CNBC, UPI, and Associated Press, among others.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: Truth Out, RawStory (October 5, 2021; October 6, 2021; October 8, 2021; October 13, 2021; October 18, 2021; October 27, 2021), mrcNewsBusters, The Nation, CNN (October 7, 2021, October 17, 2021),  TIME, The Miami Republic Online, and Reason.

Rachel Maimin comments in Law360 on the prosecutorial strategy in the “Varsity Blues” case, which resulted in a swift conviction without calling to the stand the scheme’s “admitted mastermind.” Maimin says that she “expects the government to again lean on recorded conversations in the upcoming trials—especially if they are as damning as calls the jury heard.”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: EconTimes, MSN, RawStory, VoxMedia, CNN, and The Atlantic.

Law360 reports that McKenzie Wilson, former Deputy Chief Counsel to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, will be joining Lowenstein Sandler as counsel in the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice. Christopher Porrino, Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, former New Jersey Attorney General, and former Chief Counsel to Governor Chris Christie, notes Wilson’s “invaluable experience” managing the state’s response to COVID-19. “She’s lived through perhaps the greatest crisis of our time and came out of it a shining star in the Governor’s office,” he says, adding: “We do a lot of crisis work here. We handle significant crises for our clients, and McKenzie has already been battle-tested in ways that people who practice law for 40 years haven’t been battle-tested.”

Gary M. Wingens, Lowenstein’s Chair and Managing Partner, says, “We are thrilled that McKenzie Wilson has chosen to join our litigation practice, adding further depth and breadth to our team of accomplished litigators with significant experience in government service.”

Wilson’s arrival highlights the firm’s ongoing success in attracting prominent, accomplished former prosecutors and public servants from both sides of the aisle to its ranks. Most recently, Matthew J. Platkin, former Chief Counsel to Murphy, joined the firm as partner in the White Collar Criminal Defense group. Porrino says, “We have a trusting relationship with the Governor’s office. We have had the fortune of being able to get to know a number of key personnel who work for the Governor.”

Wilson’s pending arrival to Lowenstein is also highlighted in the New Jersey Globe and ROI-NJ.

In Corporate Counsel, Matthew Boxer, Chair of Lowenstein’s Corporation Investigations & Integrity practice and former New Jersey State Comptroller, addresses the challenges facing general counsel when senior executives differ on their approach to a potential independent investigation, as appears to have happened with parent company Walt Disney and its handling of allegations against an ABC News employee. “It’s now a very delicate situation for the general counsel. There’s a risk that if the GC doesn’t handle the situation carefully they could end up being accused of trying to sweep this under the rug,” Boxer says. His quotes are reprinted on Law.com.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: AlterNet, RawStory (August 1, 2021; August 4, 2021, August 23, 2021:1; August 23, 2021:2; August 24, 2021), REDEF, and CNN (August 6, 2021; August 7, 2021; August 18, 2021; August 26, 2021), EconoTimes, and Truthout. 

Mark E. Schamel’s statement about Lowenstein’s client, Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd, who defended and protected members of the U.S. Congress during the riots on January 6, 2021, appears in The New York Times. Schamel calls our client a "decorated veteran" who showed "tremendous restraint in firing just one shot" and whose actions were "nothing short of heroic." Schamel continues: "His willingness to remain steadfast in the face of hundreds of violent, extremist, would-be insurrectionists intent on thwarting Congress from performing its constitutional duty was the type of heroism and commitment that the lieutenant has demonstrated in his almost three decades of law enforcement service. ... The lieutenant’s conduct saved lives and helped to end the violent insurrection."

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (July 1, 2021; July 1, 2021; July 16, 2021; July 19, 2021), CAFE, Crooks and Liars (July 1, 2021; July 5, 2021), RawStory (July 1, 2021; July 1, 2021; July 1, 2021; July 8, 2021, July 13, 2021, July 20, 2021, July 20, 2021; July 21, 2021; July 25, 2021; July 28, 2021; July 30, 2021:1; July 30, 2021:2), The Hill, The New Republic, Yahoo! News, New Zealand Herald, The Advertiser, Mediaite, USAToday, Time, TimesReporter, LMTOnline, RedState, NJMonthly, MSNBC, The Hill,  Independent, The Guardian, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Citizens, Daily Local News, and WNYC.

In an interview on AM Best TV, Kathleen A. McGee, partner in the firm’s Tech Group and White Collar Criminal Defense practice, addresses what she describes as the “emerging epidemic” of ransomware and how companies can mitigate possible damage to their businesses. McGee says, “There is no stopping a nation state when a nation state wants to get into your infrastructure. … Companies need to address the new normal by putting their money where it counts.” She warns that, despite the experience of Colonial Pipeline in recovering much of its losses, there is “no guarantee that the government will be able to recoup your losses, but it is a best practice to notify law enforcement.” McGee further notes that insurance companies have an important role to play by encouraging best practices: “The probability of being impacted by a ransomware attack is much higher than other acts of god, and insurance companies need to reflect that.”

Zarema A. Jaramillo, Managing Partner of Lowenstein’s Washington, D.C. office, is featured in Northern Virginia Technology Council’s (NVTC) member spotlight, where she discusses the firm’s growth and how it is serving technology clients in the Washington area. Jaramillo says, “The synergy of our core practices here in D.C. seamlessly complements the firm’s wide range of transactional work in technology, private equity, and life sciences, as well as others, and enables us to offer a multidimensional, global perspective to businesses operating around the world.” She adds that the D.C. office is rapidly growing “because we are attracting the highest caliber of attorneys who are able to collaborate in a great culture that encourages an entrepreneurial mindset. … As a woman-led office, we are focusing our efforts on making it a place where all lawyers can grow and succeed and shape their practices in a way that allows them to be all that they can be.”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (June 1, 2021; June 3, 2021:1; June 3, 2021:2; June 15, 2021; June 20, 2021:1; June 20, 2021:2; June 28, 2021), RawStory (June 3, 2021:1; June 3, 2021:2; June 3, 2021; June 7, 2021; June 9, 2021; June 15, 2021; June 17, 2021; June 18, 2021:1; June 18, 2021:2), CAFE (June 3, 2021; June 17, 2021; June 24, 2021; June 28, 2021), WataugaDemocrat.com, Meditaite (June 15, 2021; June 17, 2021; June 18, 2021; June 24, 2021), The Wrap, CrooksandLiars, Zero Hedge, Poynter, The Hill, The Citizens, The Political Insider, and Democratic Underground.

Numerous media outlets report on the relaunch of the Newark Police Foundation, chaired by Christopher Porrino, the 60^th Attorney General of New Jersey and Chair of Lowenstein’s Litigation Department. Porrino announced the foundation’s Cops and Kids Community Policing Contest, which will award grants to Newark police precincts for developing a sustainable community policing program aimed at youth engagement, at a barbecue attended by Newark students; Newark Police (with motorcycles, horses, and a police helicopter); Newark Mayor Ras Baraka; Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara; Attorney General Gurbir Grewal; and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael Honig.

In NJBIZ, Porrino says, “The time to build relationships in communities is not when you have a crisis. ... It’s too late then. The relationships have to be built way in advance, and our point in jumpstarting this effort and holding this event is the place to start is really with kids.”

In coverage of the event by NBC New York, he adds: “Trust is absolutely vital. When trust is lacking, that’s when bad things happen.”

In NJ.com, he continues: “There’s lots of very smart lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and Trenton who are looking to change the law. That’s great and that’s fine. That creates a better environment for trust. But you can’t create trust unless you’re out face-to-face.”

In ROI-NJ, Porrino states: “This is a nuts-and-bolts approach to building trust from the ground up. It’s about reaching kids before they get to the point where they have serious mistrust of law enforcement. And the way you build trust is by engaging with each other, getting to know one another and learning to trust one another.”

He hopes that the foundation will inspire other cities to launch similar initiatives. “This kind of an effort can have tremendous impact,” Porrino tells NJBIZ. “Now is the time.” He also believes that Newark is the right place, noting that the city’s peaceful protests this past summer “didn’t happen by accident. The reason why, in my judgment, the protests were peaceful was because there was already a foundation of trust and engagement on the part of law enforcement in Newark and the community and also terrific engagement on the part of the mayor’s office.” 

The event was also covered by WBGO.

Rachel Maimin, partner in the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice and former SDNY prosecutor, is quoted in the New York Law Journal’s article on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Manhattan’s federal courtrooms. Maimin says, “It will be immensely helpful for everyone to be able to see each other without masks in all of these key situations. … I personally have been and continue to be confident in the policies put into place by Chief Judge [Laura Taylor] Swain and feel safe and eager to be in court.”

Matthew Boxer, partner and Chair of Lowenstein’s Corporate Investigations & Integrity practice and former New Jersey State Comptroller, gets high praise from Julie Roginsky on NJ.com for the quality and impact of a report that he and a team of Lowenstein lawyers, including Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Rasmeet K. Chahil, Jamie Gottlieb Furia, and Amanda K. Cipriano, submitted to Governor Phil Murphy at the conclusion of Boxer’s investigation into allegations of abuse of inmates at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, New Jersey’s only women’s prison. The report led the governor to order the facility’s permanent closure.

Roginsky states: “Matt Boxer and his team at Lowenstein Sandler should be applauded for writing a tremendous report … This report also underscores the critical imperative to have a respected external party investigate misconduct allegations …”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including Rawstory (April 29, 2021; April 30, 2021; May 17, 2021; May 18, 2021:1; May 18,2021:2; May 27, 2021), Law360, CNN, LifeNews.com, Politico, CNN (May 20, 2021; May 25, 2021), CrooksAndLiars (May 20, 2021; May 26, 2021), CAFE, and Yahoo! News.

Comments by Christopher Porrino, former Attorney General of New Jersey and Chair of Lowenstein’s Litigation department, are included in an NJ.com roundup of observations by New Jersey’s leaders in criminal justice about the impact of the Chauvin verdict. Porrino says: “Trust is everything when it comes to safe and effective policing — trust between the police and the communities they serve. … If there had been an acquittal or even mistrial in the Derek Chauvin case (which could have been caused by one holdout of 12 jurors) that would have been the Chernobyl of trust-eradicating events in New Jersey and around the country — one that would have taken many years for New Jersey to repair.”

Mark E. Schamel, White Collar Criminal Defense partner based in Lowenstein’s Washington, D.C., office, speaks to Global Investigations Review about a decrease in corporate enforcement policy declinations since the Department of Justice started the policy five years ago to encourage companies to self-report wrongdoing. Schamel, who handled the most recent declination in August 2020, says declination numbers are likely to increase after the country recovers from the pandemic because “prosecutors might be reluctant to give a declination under the policy without face-to-face meetings and interviews to shore up their decision.”

Lowenstein Special Counsel and former New Jersey Attorney General Anne M. Milgram's nomination by President Joseph R. Biden to be the U.S. Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is noted in The Washington Post, Law360, Reuters, The Week, NJ.com, The National Law Journal, NJBIZ, JURIST, Homeland Security Today, The American Law Institute, the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society, ROI-NJ, and the New Jersey Law Journal. The White House’s official announcement can be read here. (subscription required to access certain content) View Lowenstein's news announcement about this nomination.

Zarema A. Jaramillo is featured in a recent Lowenstein video that describes the ways in which our Washington, D.C., office serves the technology community in the greater D.C. metro area. The video appears in Potomac Tech Wire, a e-newsletter that provides a daily summary of the area's most important technology news.

ABC News reports that a nearly $21 million settlement has been reached covering 20 lawsuits alleging abuse by current and former inmates of the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, New Jersey’s only women’s prison. Partner Matthew Boxer, Chair of the firm’s Corporate Investigations & Integrity practice and former New Jersey State Comptroller, was appointed in January 2021 by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to lead an independent investigation of the charges and to “make recommendations to prevent anything like it from ever happening again.” NBC New York and the The Associated Press also covered this story.

Rachel Maimin talks to Law360 about the nomination of veteran federal prosecutor Damian Williams to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), where Maimin herself served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. She calls it a “groundbreaking choice,” adding that “it is a fairly unusual pick, since Damian would be the first presidentially-appointed USAO elevated from within the office in well over half a century.”

In Law & Crime, Maimin further notes that Williams is “beloved among his peers at the office, who have worked alongside him for years and seen firsthand that he is an outstanding colleague and leader.” She continues: “There was also a very competitive race for U.S. Attorney this year, with Damian competing for the nomination with much more senior contenders. But his qualifications and reputation clearly won the day.”

Christopher Porrino, Chair of Lowenstein Sandler’s Litigation department and former New Jersey Attorney General, is quoted in The New York Times on the crisis facing New Jersey’s federal courts resulting from the high number judicial vacancies and compounded by the challenges of the pandemic. “Companies and their employees depend on the timely resolution of their disputes,” Porrino says. “Lives and livelihoods literally hang in the balance.” The front-page article also cites Porrino’s November NJ.com opinion piece, “Now that the election is over, can we fix our federal courts?”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including Rawstory and Mediaite.

Matthew J. Platkin, former Chief Counsel to Governor Phil Murphy, talks to Cannabis Dispensary magazine about how New Jersey intends to address racial and socioeconomic disparity in the state’s newly legalized cannabis industry. “In drafting this legislation, the governor and the legislature placed a heavy emphasis on those communities that were disproportionately affected by the criminalization of cannabis,” Platkin says. “Priority for new licenses will be given to applicants from those communities, as well as to individuals who reside in New Jersey. The legislation also seeks to issue at least 30% of all new licenses to minority, women or veteran-owned businesses.” The article also appears in Cannabis Business Times.

Michael B. Himmel, Chair of Lowenstein’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice, talks to Law360 about the confirmation hearing of Judge Merrick Garland for the position of U.S. Attorney General. He says, "I think it came across loud and clear that he's going to stay in the Department of Justice lane and not get involved with the executive branch and the president, and he's not going to give in to political pressure. … I'm sure many senators found that very refreshing."

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including The Hill (February 6, 2021; February 13, 2021), Forbes, and Rawstory.

Discussing the appointment of partner Matthew Boxer to lead an investigation into allegations of abuse at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy calls Boxer “one of the smartest, toughest guys I know.”

In an editorial about the appointment, NJ.com notes that “Boxer has guts and integrity in abundance, an excellent choice.”

Mark E. Schamel, Washington, D.C.-based partner in Lowenstein’s White Collar Criminal Defense group, represents the Capitol Police officer accused of shooting a rioter who was part of the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Speaking to the The Wall Street Journal about the possibility of charges against his client, Schamel says: “Without question he should be cleared. … There’s no way to look at the evidence and think he’s anything but a hero.”

CNN quotes Schamel as well: “In every analysis, this was an absolutely justified use of force.” The story is also featured on NBC News, WHDH News Boston, and RT.com, where he adds: “I think it's his heroism and his restraint that saved lives.”

Matthew Boxer, partner and Chair of Lowenstein’s Corporate Investigations & Integrity practice and member of the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice, has been appointed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as special investigator into allegations of abuse at the state’s only women’s prison. The Governor stated: “Today, I am ordering a full independent investigation, under the direction of former State Comptroller Matt Boxer, to determine how this happened and make recommendations to prevent anything like it from ever happening again.”

NJ.com notes that “Boxer, a respected former federal prosecutor and state comptroller, has developed a reputation for deep-dive investigations into allegations of government misconduct. … In 2015, then-Gov. Chris Christie’s administration hired Boxer to investigate a host of discrimination and sexual harassment complaints and other misconduct at a New Jersey National Guard base.”

In the New Jersey Globe, state assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Perth Amboy), is quoted saying: “From Mr. Boxer’s reputation as a follower of the facts, I trust that his investigation will be conducted in the most comprehensive and expeditious way possible.”

Boxer’s appointment is also featured in The Associated Press, Politico, InsiderNJ, Pix11.com, Daily Voice, New Jersey Herald, and NorthJersey.com.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including The Hill, NJ Spotlight News, NJ.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and RepublicWorld.com.

Partner Matthew J. Platkin, former chief counsel to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, speaks to McKnight’s Long-Term Care News about litigation risks to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities due to noncompliance with public health regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“If you’re a long-term care facility, it’s important to know what your obligations are under state and federal regulation,” he says. “And to the extent you’re facing litigation, it’s important to see what actions your state has taken to change the potential liability of long-term care facilities.”
Platkin warns that facilities across the country are currently facing civil and criminal suits, regulatory agency actions, and Department of Justice enforcement measures: “If they fail to comply with a new regulation down the road, it could be the basis for cause of action against them.” He continues: “The critical thing is to monitor changes in regulations or obligations they have to fulfill. That includes any reporting obligations. It’s really critical [that] there are systems in place to fulfill any reporting obligations imposed on them.”

In Law360, Michael B. Himmel comments on proposed updates to anti-money laundering laws that will disclose beneficial ownership of shell corporations and create a national database that tracks entities or individuals with substantial control. "This is like a godsend to the bank compliance officers who are always scratching their heads and have no clue," Himmel says. "But not only is it going to be an assist to the banks, it's also going to be an assist to the Department of Justice in pursuing prosecutions."

Himmel describes the FinCEN Exchange‒the voluntary data-collection and sharing system among law enforcement agencies, national security agencies, financial institutions, and FinCEN to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and organized crime‒as “a win-win situation. Most countries are going to want to cooperate with us because it's a two-way street.” Regarding the proposed award to tipsters of 30 percent of total monetary sanctions, he observes: "There certainly is much more of an incentive to whistle blow — not just to the individuals doing it, but to the lawyer who's going to be doing a quick investigation based upon what he's heard."

Mark E. Schamel talks to Law360 about the recent spate of corruption cases in the energy industry, noting that the “international footprint and the financial reward is so significant that it can lead to clouded judgment. … Add in the inconsistency of regulations between countries and even between political parties in our country, and the goal posts are moving with hundreds of millions of dollars in play." For general counsel and regulators seeking to reduce corruption on this space, Schamel suggests fostering a "culture of transparency. Get in front of problems and don't try to hide them.” He adds that government needs “to stop flip-flopping on policy and have consistency" in energy regulation.

Michael B. Himmel speaks to Bloomberg Law about the recent settlement between Vitol Inc.'s U.S. unit and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, calling it an indication that 2021 may bring more stringent federal enforcement of foreign corruption laws. He notes the timing of the Vitol settlement as significant because it is “occurring under the auspices of the Trump administration, where there really has been less aggressiveness as it relates to this type of conduct.”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including Yahoo! News, Government Accountability Project, and CNN.   

In Real Estate NJ, partners Matthew J. Platkin and Peter Slocum discuss how the New Jersey real estate sector should prepare for legal recreational marijuana, noting that “the market for real estate will be fierce when recreational use comes online … particularly … in urban communities, where drug-free school zones greatly limit the options for dispensary locations.” Based on their experience representing medical cannabis clients, they caution landlords and tenants against signing leases too quickly, and they warn about “new requirements that are sure to be imposed by municipalities, including potential ‘host community’ fees levied as a condition of local approval.”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including Daily Beast, CNN, The Hill, RawStory, and Law & Crime (November 16, 2020; November 21, 2020).

Politico, Politico Pro, and a CBS news report notes that Lowenstein Sandler is co-counsel with The Legal Aid Society in filing a federal class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against the City of Newark on behalf of New Yorkers who moved or seek to move from a New York City homeless shelter to an apartment in Newark using rent subsidies funded by New York City’s Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA) program. The Lowenstein team includes Matthew M. Oliver, Rebecca J. Ryan, and Anthony J. Cocuzza. (subscription required to access certain content) View Lowenstein's news announcement about the filing of this lawsuit.

Mark E. Schamel's arrival to Lowenstein Sandler's Washington, D.C., office as a partner in the firm's White Collar Criminal Defense group is noted in The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Yahoo! Finance, Global Investigations Review, The Washington Post, and the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG.com). (subscription required to access certain content) View Lowenstein's news announcement about Schamel's arrival to the firm.

Michael B. Himmel, Chair of the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense group, speaks to Compliance Week about how a change in White House leadership and a new administration may affect the focus and priorities of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Anticipating a rise in inspections and enforcement activity, he says, “Under the Obama administration, there was an emphasis on investigating publicly traded companies and large Wall Street firms. There was a move away from that under the Trump administration. ... I suspect under [President-elect Joe Biden] there will be a move back toward that.”

Lowenstein's retention as counsel to the Official Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of the Diocese of Camden (New Jersey) is noted in the Global Legal Chronicle. Serving approximately 486,368 Catholics living in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties, the diocese is comprised of 62 parishes. The Lowenstein team is led by Jeffrey D. Prol, Brent Weisenberg, Lynda A. Bennett, Matthew Boxer, and Kenneth A. Rosen. View Lowenstein's news announcement about this retention. 

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including The Washington Post and The Hill.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including Crossroads Today, The American Independent, CNN, and Business Insider India.  

The anticipated arrival of Matthew J. Platkin, Chief Counsel to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, to Lowenstein as partner in the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Litigation groups at the conclusion of his state service in October is highlighted in NJ.com, NJBIZ, Law360, ROI-NJ, New Jersey Law Journal (September 16, 2020; September 23, 2020), The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, the New Jersey Globe, Politico, NJTODAY.NET, and InsiderNJ. Christopher Porrino, who served as Chief Counsel to former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and as the 60th Attorney General of New Jersey and who now serves as Chair of Lowenstein’s Litigation department says, “Our bipartisan team is unique in its ability to serve the business community in all aspects of litigation and complex problem-solving, and Matt’s very recent and in-depth government experience further bolsters that ability.” (subscription required to access certain content) View Lowenstein's news announcement about Platkin's pending arrival to the firm.

Law.com features the comments of Christopher Porrino, Chair of Lowenstein’s Litigation department and former Attorney General of New Jersey, in an article on investigations of possible fraud in the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Porrino says, “What people don’t understand is that there is tremendous political pressure to get the money out the door. … The people who are responsible for getting the money out the door are in a different section of government than the people in charge of auditing, and have different motivations.” He warns that PPP fraud investigations may increase if Joe Biden wins the presidential election: “The new administration will feel much less attached to the grants, and the process around the grants. Unfortunately, the grantees are the ones that will lose.”

Porrino calls the standard applied for determining whether PPP applicants needed government assistance “pretty mushy. … You just hope that people were careful and papered their files and can demonstrate that they applied for the money in good faith, as opposed to an auditor or investigator revealing to the contrary, that the application was not made in good faith. I think this look back is going to create an enormous amount of activity for applicants and for defense lawyers.”

Michael B. Himmel, Chair of the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice, speaks to the FTI Journal about the importance of conducting internal investigations in a timely manner, even when faced with the challenges of remote work environments in a global pandemic. Himmel says,  “When dealing with allegations, an organization’s action or inaction can mean the difference between being granted a deferred prosecution agreement from the Department of Justice or not. … From the civil perspective, how quickly an audit committee responds to an allegation can determine whether a derivative lawsuit has merit.”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including The Hill, New Jersey Herald, and The Washington Post. 

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: The Hill (May 13, 2020; May 22, 2020), and Politico.

Christopher Porrino, former New Jersey Attorney General and Chair of Lowenstein’s Litigation Department, speaks to ROI-NJ about law enforcement’s aggressive pursuit of alleged price gougers. He says, “Now, not only is the state pursuing civil penalties against those who price-gouge, for the first time in memory, federal authorities are seeking criminal penalties using a 1950s era statute. … The pursuit of criminal penalties in New Jersey is unprecedented in this context, and those businesses that enter the supply chain for scarce personal protective equipment need to beware. This aggressive criminal enforcement is not something legal scholars and law firms predicted, but it is happening at a fevered pace right now in New Jersey and around the country.”

Kathleen A. McGee is quoted in Law360 on the federal government’s evolving guidance about qualifications for SBA PPP loans and the next steps for companies now that the deadline to return those loans has passed. "Initially, there weren't a lot of questions," she says. “Although from the start we were advising clients that … you did have to show need and you had to establish that need was immediate need." When the SBA issued clarifications in late April regarding ownership and affiliation that especially affected technology and VC-backed companies, “that's when people really started to, I would say, panic," she says. McGee notes that even companies with loans under $2 million may still face Department of Justice scrutiny and possible whistleblower suits under the False Claims Act. (subscription required to access article)

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: NorthJersey.com, The Hill (April 13, 2020; April 30, 2020), The Washington Examiner. 

Partner H. Gregory Baker speaks to CFO about possible changes to laws on insider trading, including proposed legislation H.R. 2534 (the Insider Trading Prohibition Act), noting that clarification of current legal standards may result in an increase in prosecutions. He says: “H.R. 2534 would potentially make it easier to prosecute corporate executives who communicate [material nonpublic information] in breach of a duty, because the proposed bill expands upon the types of duties [e.g., a breach of a confidentiality agreement, a breach of contract, or a breach of any other personal or other relationship of trust and confidence] … that ultimately give rise to liability.”

In Built In, Ed Zimmerman, Kathleen A. McGee, and Kimberly E. Lomot discuss the confusion regarding startups' eligibility under PPP for SBA loans, including how venture capital-backed growth companies should consider certifying “need” under the CARES Act. “The reporting in the press was, ‘Startups are totally ineligible or almost totally ineligible,’” says Zimmerman. “But that’s not what the law says. That’s analysis under Section 103, and the proper way to do the analysis is under 301.” He goes on to clarify under what conditions “negative control” by minority owners may constitute affiliation so as to bar PPP loan eligibility, and how to avoid this through irrevocable waivers or amended charters.

Both Zimmerman and McGee emphasize the importance of documentation. McGee, former Bureau Chief at the New York State Attorney General’s Office, explains the potential risk of future prosecution for companies applying for PPP without having properly assessed the “necessity” certification: “If it is demonstrable on the budget in the Excel spreadsheet you’re keeping that things are going to get much tighter because of COVID-19, then I think you’re justified. … But you have to have that good faith justification. If you have a year of bank, it’s probably going to be a flag raised for regulators.”

Lomot, who has years of experience counseling both borrowers and lenders on SBA loans, also urges caution in taking the certifications seriously: “eagerness to claim available funds…could get startups in trouble if they’re not applying in good faith.”

Ed Zimmerman and Kathleen A. McGee of Lowenstein’s Tech Group are quoted in The New York Times and Reuters on the risks for venture-backed startups seeking government stimulus aid. McGee warns companies with large cash reserves that applying for SBA loans now could “probably … be a flag raised for regulators who are combing through these applications at another time.”  Zimmerman also advises caution: “One thing that I have said to one or two clients is you might not like me very much today or in three months, but I think you’ll like me four years from now when you’re reading about investigations and private lawsuits in the paper and you don’t have this in your background.”

Former Attorney General of New Jersey Christopher Porrino discusses price gouging during the COVID19 pandemic, how it is defined, and what businesses can do to avoid legal trouble in his interview with ROI-NJ.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: Hot Air, Courthouse News Service, and NJ.com.

In Law.com, Christopher Porrino, former Attorney General of New Jersey and now Chair of Lowenstein Sandler’s Litigation department, discusses the impact on law firms of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s executive order closing nonessential businesses. Executive Order 107 does not mention law firms, but its accompanying FAQs advise that they may continue to operate but must accommodate employees working from home “wherever practicable.” Porrino says, “I don’t think lawyers deserve any special or different treatment. We all need to do our part.”

Christopher Porrino, former Attorney General of New Jersey and now Chair of Lowenstein Sandler’s Litigation department, was named to the ROI Influencers Power List 2020, which notes that “[f]ew lawyers in the state have achieved the respect of their peers the way Porrino has. His principles and ability have enabled him to move in and out of public service — including a stint as the state’s attorney general — while setting an example for others to do the same.”

Matthew Boxer, former New Jersey State Comptroller and Chair of Lowenstein’s Corporate Investigations & Integrity practice, comments on the critical role of the comptroller in a Law360 article about the latest appointee to this position, civil rights lawyer Kevin Walsh. “The state comptroller, in executing his or her work, reports to no one in a substantive way," says Boxer. "There's no elected official ... or appointed official who instructs the comptroller what work to take on." He emphasizes the need for "independence, absence of a political or electoral agenda, an awareness of how government operates and is organized, and a willingness to sometimes make some difficult decisions and to ruffle some feathers now and then,” adding that Walsh has "all the right qualifications.” (subscription required to access article)

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: MediaITE, The Washington Post, and Rawstory.

Christopher Porrino, former New Jersey Attorney General and now Chair of Lowenstein Sandler’s Litigation department, was named to the NJBIZ 2020 Power 100, which notes his ability to represent interests on both sides of the aisle. “To the extent that New Jersey has a go-to lawyer right now on government policy issues, it’s Chris. Everybody likes him, and everybody seems to be using him.” An “insider” tells the magazine: “No one moves more smoothly back and forth between government service and the private sector–nor ruffles fewer feathers.”

Christopher Porrino appears on News 12 New Jersey‘s “Power & Politics” to discuss the status of bail reform in New York and New Jersey, the latter having been launched during his tenure as Attorney General of New Jersey.

Christopher Porrino, Chair of Lowenstein’s Litigation department, and special counsel Elie Honig published an opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune urging Illinois to adopt the New Jersey model of bail reform because “it works” and not to reinvent the wheel as New York state has unsuccessfully attempted.

They write: “New Jersey’s bail reform program was implemented in 2017 after years of careful study and bipartisan negotiation. … New Jersey has since enjoyed precipitous drops in violent crime, major decreases (over 29%) in pretrial incarceration, and virtually no change in recidivism or court appearance rates. And New Jersey taxpayers save hundreds of millions of dollars by not having low-risk, nonviolent offenders needlessly incarcerated.”

The authors hope that Illinois will join what has become a national movement to change the country’s broken cash bail system while continuing to protect communities.

Steven Llanes appears on an NJTV segment about the We the People’s annual high school government and civics competition in New Jersey, for which he served as a judge in a simulated congressional hearing. Llanes, counsel in the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense, Corporate Investigations & Integrity, and Privacy & Cybersecurity groups, is a board member of the New Jersey Center for Civic Education, which hosts this program aimed at enhancing students' understanding of government and American constitutional democracy, as well as the contemporary relevance of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN  (January 5, 2020), NJ.com, Law & Crime (January 7, 2020; January 13, 2020), RawStory, and Courthouse News Service.  

Matthew Boxer, partner and Chair of the firm’s Corporate Investigations & Integrity practice, comments in the New Jersey Law Journal on Governor Phil Murphy’s appointment of Kevin Walsh to the position of state comptroller. Boxer served as state comptroller from 2008 to 2013 before joining Lowenstein; he says that Walsh “has all the skills required to be a successful [c]omptroller and, by all indications, he’s a great fit for this appointment.” (subscription required to access article)

Matthew Boxer, partner and Chair of the firm’s Corporate Investigations & Integrity practice, is featured in a POLITICO Pro article on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s imminent nomination of the next state comptroller. Boxer served as “the state’s chief financial watchdog” for six years when this position was revived in 2007. Boxer notes the significance of the job: “It’s a very important office with a critical and powerful mission, and it’s a significant appointment to be made. … It’s an office that covers all levels of government. It serves as an overseer for thousands of public officials in the state, and it plays a significant role in the oversight system that exists in New Jersey.” The piece also quotes Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg on the precedent set by Boxer in this role: “I was very impressed by Matt Boxer. I felt that he started it from scratch, he brought what seemed to be a very professional staff, [and] he had the gravitas to stand up and go ahead and do what his mission was designed to do.” (subscription required to access article)

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: RawStory (December 21, 2019; December 25, 2019), TVN, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, and Law & Crime (December 16, 2019; December 23, 2019).

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: WGN Radio, RawStory (November 5, 2019; November 7, 2019; November 15, 2019; November 25, 2019), Law & Crime, Politico, CNN (November 5, 2019; November 13, 2019), WGN, AP News, Daily Beast, Politico, Daily News, RealClear Politics, American Thinker, Mediaite, and The New York Times. 

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (October 1, 2019; October 4, 2019; October 12, 2019), Business Insider, The Hill (October 1, 2019; October 18, 2019) Law & Crime (October 8, 2019; October 21, 2019), The Hour, Crain's New York Business, Bloomberg, and Raw Story.    

Law360 reports on the successful motion for summary judgment brought by Matthew Boxer and a team from Bredhoff & Kaiser PLLC in connection with RICO claims by health care facilities against three health care worker unions.

Kenneth A. Rosen, Christopher Porrino, and Philip J. Gross are mentioned in the Jewish Standard’s piece on the 13^th Annual Jewish Law Symposium, which explored ethical lessons from “Fiddler on the Roof.” The symposium is designed for attorneys across New Jersey who are interested in exploring the ethical and moral dilemmas they might face today, as lawyers, through the lens of both civil and Talmudic law. Rosen served as the event’s chair. 

Christopher Porrino, Chair of the Litigation department at Lowenstein Sandler, comments for ROI-NJ on former Lowenstein partner Paul Matey, now a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit: “In 2018, Judge Matey, who was then Paul Matey, joined Lowenstein Sandler. In his short time at the firm, Judge Matey made a lasting impression. As he had done over his entire career, he was called upon to handle the most complex cases and most difficult client challenges. And he did so absolutely brilliantly. But having Judge Matey serving the public again is a great win for all of us. Because, whether you are liberal or conservative or somewhere in the middle, when a person with the integrity, skill and brilliance of Judge Matey devotes himself to public service, we all win.”

Michael T.G. Long is quoted in Law360’s article on the litigation brought by shareholders against Panera Bread challenging the terms of its $7.5 billion sale to JAB Holding Co. Long questions the relationships between Panera’s financial advisor and JAB. "Morgan Stanley had numerous conflicts, numerous mixed motivations, numerous incentives to do things that were not consistent with Panera's best interests,” he says. (subscription required to access article)

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: The Am Law Litigation Daily, Rawstory (September 18, 2019; September 28, 2019), Talking Feds podcast, Erie News Now, The Week, CNN, The Hill, The National Law Journal, MSNBC, CNN, Yahoo, The Guardian, Law & Crime, and Mediaite. 

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: The Hill, Law & Crime, Inquisitr, Courthouse News Service, Right Wing News, Fortune, Yahoo! News, Fox News, MSN, and Raw Story.

Rachel Maimin, a former SDNY prosecutor, provides commentary surrounding the Southern District of New York’s sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein across various media outlets. In CNN Maimin states, "It certainly is clear that [the agreement] only restricts the U.S. Attorney's office in Florida, so on its face it would appear to not preclude SDNY, but they have to be clear that this is a different crime…[T]he understanding assumes that the person is brought to justice in the original district, and he clearly wasn't here." She predicts: "There's going to be legitimate, real litigation about how the non-prosecution agreement plays into the case…I don't know if [Epstein's counsels' double jeopardy argument is] a winner at the end of the day because of the plain language of the agreement, but it sounds like that may be their best defense, because there seems to be an overwhelming amount of evidence." In ABC News Radio, Maimin responds to the defense team’s argument that this latest proceeding is a “do-over for the feds” who, ten years ago, had allowed Epstein to plead guilty to lesser charges and enter a non-prosecution agreement in Florida. In the New York Post, Maimin notes that the judge overseeing his case is known for having “little sympathy” for wealthy defendants who can afford to enjoy the comforts of home, while underprivileged defendants cannot. Later, Maimin comments for CNN on evidentiary issues arising from searches of Epstein’s properties in the ongoing sex-trafficking case against the now-deceased financier and others who may have been involved in the alleged conspiracy. Maimin observes that prosecutors are likely to use materials seized from a search of his New York mansion before his arrest and that the videos and photos obtained may implicate other people in criminal activity. "Others wouldn't have standing to object to it because they have no privacy interest in the property,” she says. “[I]f prosecutors are contemplating new charges beyond conspiracy, they may choose to obtain a new search warrant for the material out of an abundance of caution.”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (July 7, 2019; July 8, 2019; July 21, 2019; July 22, 2019; July 28, 2019), Rawstory (July 14, 2019), Business Insider (July 14, 2019; July 27, 2019), VICE, Fortune, Newsweek, CBC Radio One, Gothamist, Daily Caller,The Hill, Poynter, Mediaite, and The Daily Beast. 

Michael B. Himmel, Chair of Lowenstein’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice, is quoted in The AM Law Litigation Daily in an article discussing how the slowdown in white collar enforcement activity and litigation has coincided with diminished hiring demand from law firms. Himmel notes that, despite the number of cases decreasing, Lowenstein’s white collar attorneys are “as busy as ever,” working on multiple matters with criminal antitrust, FCPA, health care, and securities.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (June 9, 2019; June 15, 2019; June 17, 2019; June 18, 2019; June 21, 2019; June 23, 2019; June 24, 2019; June 25, 2019: 1; June 25, 2019: 2; June 30, 2019), Newsweek, Raw Story (June 6, 2019; June 12, 2019), USA Today, New York magazine, and Talking Points Memo.

Lowenstein Chair and Managing Partner Gary M. Wingens was named to NJBIZ’s Law Power 50, which recognizes lawyers’ “skills and acumen [in the] the courtroom, the boardroom, legislative chambers or at the bargaining table.” The article notes the growth of Lowenstein under Wingens’ decade of leadership, with a 14 percent jump in revenue from 2017 to 2018 “when only 11 of the top 200 U.S. firms grew more than 10 percent.” In addition to citing that “[i]n the last decade, the firm’s New York office has more than tripled, and offices have grown from its Roseland HQ to offices in Palo Alto, California; Washington, D.C.; and Utah,” the article states that it is “not just quantity, though, it’s quality: big names like former state attorneys general Chris Porrino and Anne Milgram have joined in recent years.” It also mentions Wingens’ role in creating the Lowenstein Center for the Public Interest and its advocacy for the legal rights of immigrant children and families at the southern border.

Greg Baker is featured in an article in the Hedge Fund Law Report describing the growth of the asset management industry and how new products and services like robo-advisors must comply with securities regulations: “Just because their business model is different does not mean that the SEC will give them a pass.” Drawing from his previous experience as senior counsel for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission’s Asset Management Unit, Baker recommends external compliance consultants to implement robust programs: “The best way for fund managers to protect themselves from liability is by having strong compliance programs and training employees on the risks and their responsibilities … Tone at the top is something that the SEC looks at very carefully in any investigation. Whether people at the top are taking compliance seriously usually manifests itself in how compliance is handled throughout the organization.”

Steven Llanes is named one of the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2019 New Leaders of the Bar. Honorees come from a variety of backgrounds, handle a wide array of legal work, and bring both notable achievements and outstanding potential to the legal field.

Anne M. Milgram is profiled in MarketWatch where she describes her past experience as one of New Jersey’s only female Attorneys General and her current work applying data to fight crime. Part of a series called “Ceiling Smashers,” in which successful women discuss how they broke down professional barriers, the article looks at Anne’s experience as New Jersey’s second-youngest AG and only the third woman to hold the job. She recalls that “I was used to being the only woman in the room, which is a terrible thing to get used to. I don’t think any of us should accept that in today’s world.”

Anne describes her current mission “to make communities safe and create paths and opportunities for less crime and less incarceration … (by) rethinking how we approach public safety.” In addition to her work with the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense team and The Tech Group, she is also the founding director of New York University School of Law’s Criminal Justice Innovation Lab, a project that employs data and technology to develop tools promoting a safer, fairer, and more efficient criminal justice system.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (May 5, 2019; May 7, 2019; May 14, 2019; May 20, 2019; May 24, 2019; May 27, 2019; May 28, 2019), Raw Story (May 1, 2019; May 6, 2019; May 21, 2019), AlterNet (May 2, 2019; May 14, 2019; May 30, 2019), The Hill, The One Way Ticket Show, NJ.com, Business Insider, The Guardian, "Honestly Speaking with Tara Setmayer," MSN, USA Today, Crooks and Liars, and Politico.

Rachel Maimin is quoted in CNN in an article discussing the conviction of five executives of Insys Therapeutics last week on racketeering charges. Maimin notes that the prosecution demonstrates that the Department of Justice is targeting all levels of the distribution chain to battle the opioid crisis.

The growth of Lowenstein’s White Collar Criminal Defense and Capital Markets Litigation practices with the arrival of new partners Rachel Maimin and H. Gregory Baker is highlighted in The New York Times, Law360 (April 1, 2019; April 29, 2019),  NJBIZ, Securities Docket, Law.com, Global Investigations Review, Bloomberg Law – Big Law Business, Reuters, The Deal, and the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey’s (CIANJ) Business Beat newsletter. Several of the articles note the new partners’ previous high-profile government experience: Maimin as part of the Southern District of New York team that investigated and prosecuted President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen, and Baker’s extensive investigative work with the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, and other federal agencies. (subscription required to access certain content).

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (April 1, 2019: 1; April 1, 2019: 2; April 4, 2019; April 5, 2019; April 7, 2019; April 8, 2019; April 9, 2019: 1; April 9, 2019: 2; April 10, 2019; April 12, 2019; April 17, 2019: 1; April 17, 2019: 2; April 17, 2019: 3; April 18, 2019: 1; April 18, 2019: 2; April 20, 2019; April 21, 2019), Raw Story, NJTV News, Law & Crime (April 19, 2019; April 24, 2019), Rushville Republican, and Business Insider. 

The American Lawyer features Lowenstein Sandler’s recent “lateral hiring spree of government lawyers and prosecutors” in an article on the arrival of new partners and former government litigators Rachel Maimin and Greg Baker. Both Maimin, former SDNY assistant U.S. attorney, and Baker, former senior counsel at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, praised Lowenstein’s “commitment to growing its white-collar practice,” in addition to the strength of its investment management and funds practice, as critical elements attracting them to the firm. 

The piece notes that since former Attorney General of New Jersey Anne M. Milgram joined the firm in July 2017 as special counsel and former Attorney General of New Jersey Christopher Porrino returned to the firm in 2018, Lowenstein has welcomed several former prosecutors and government lawyers. The firm’s Litigation team now includes former First Assistant Attorney General of New Jersey Peter Slocum; former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York Ryan M. Wilson; former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York Elie Honig; and former Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey Shontae D. Gray. 

Porrino, Chair of the firm’s Litigation group, says that “he expected the firm’s ‘talent binge’ to continue. … ‘We’re focused on talent and we’re focused on experience and I think Rachel and Greg are great examples of that.’” (This article also appeared in the New Jersey Law Journal and on Yahoo! Finance and Yahoo! News.) (subscription required to access certain content) View Lowenstein’s news announcement about Maimin and Baker joining the firm.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: NPR (March 1, 2019; March 8, 2019), The Hill (March 4, 2019; March 20, 2019; March 30, 2019), Law & Crime (March 5, 2019; March 8, 2019), Newsweek (March 8, 2019), Business Insider (March 8, 2019), NBC (March 8, 2019), The Dan Abrams Show, Raw Story, CNN (March 4, 2019; March 6, 2019; March 8, 2019: 1; March 8, 2019: 2; March 10, 2019: 1; March 10, 2019: 2; March 11, 2019; March 14, 2019: 1; March 14, 2019: 2; March 14, 2019: 3; March 18, 2019; March 27, 2019), Detroit Metro Times, Observer, NJ.com, AlterNet, PoliticusUSA, Daily Beast, Crooks and Liars, and The Week.

Christopher Porrino is featured in ROI-NJ, NJBIZ, and Law360 discussing the ongoing investigation of EDA grants by the New Jersey Tax Incentive Task Force. (subscription required to access certain content)

Scott B. McBride is quoted in the Los Angeles Times discussing the recent college admissions scandal and the crimes associated with it. McBride notes that schools have a property interest in choosing which applicants to admit and reject, although this idea could be lost on a jury should the case go to trial.

Paul B. Matey’s confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is highlighted in NJBIZ, ROI-NJ, the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey’s (CIANJ) Business Beat newsletter, the New Jersey Globe, FindLaw, New Jersey Appellate Law, and the ABA Journal. ROI-NJ and Business Beat quote Chair and Managing Partner Gary M. Wingens and partner Christopher Porrino. Wingens states that Matey’s background “makes him a great choice to join the Third Circuit, and his appointment to the federal bench dovetails nicely with our firm’s long-held commitment to public service.” Porrino offers well wishes and notes his enthusiasm to see the “great contributions Matey will make to the Third Circuit and to the federal judiciary.” View Lowenstein’s news announcement about Matey's confirmation.

Law.com highlights how Lowenstein Sandler’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice has grown rapidly through the recent recruitment of experienced former prosecutors, including Paul B. Matey, Ryan M. Wilson, Peter Slocum, Elie Honig, Kathleen A. McGee, and two former New Jersey Attorneys General, Anne M. Milgram, and Christopher Porrino. The article quotes Chair and Managing Partner Gary M. Wingens, who states that the practice’s notable growth in business and top-tier talent is the result of a deliberate effort to increase “the depth and breadth of our skill set.” He cites Milgram’s heading an internal investigation on behalf of the Dallas Mavericks as an example of the caliber of work the group handles and notes that “clients want to see critical mass in the practice” and a team of lawyers “with different backgrounds who can handle lots of parallel investigations.”

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (February 5, 2019; February 7, 2019; February 14, 2019; February 17, 2019; February 18, 2019: 1;February 18, 2019: 2February 19, 2019; February 20, 2019; February 21, 2019, February 24, 2019, February 25, 2019: 1; February 25, 2019: 2; February 28, 2019), Bloomberg (February 7, 2019), The Guardian (February 9, 2019), Law & Crime (February 19, 2019; February 25, 2019), The Cherry Hill Sun (February 21, 2019),The Hill (February 23, 2019; February 26, 2019), Raw Story (February 20, 2019; February 24, 2019), Reuters (February 25, 2019); The New York Times (February 25, 2019), The Week (February 27, 2019), Independent Journal Review (February 27, 2019), and Slate (February 27, 2019).

Elie Honig applies his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government issues across multiple outlets, including: CNN (January 2, 2019; January 10, 2019; January 12, 2019; January 15, 2019; January 18, 2019; January 19, 2019; January 23, 2019; January 25, 2019; January 29, 2019; January 31, 2019), Bloomberg (January 11, 2019; January 14, 2019), The Atlantic (January 9, 2019; January 23, 2019), Law & Crime (January 9, 2019; January 18, 2019),The Hill (January 28, 2019) and Raw Story (January 31, 2019).

Michael B. Himmel is quoted in Law360 discussing the criminal charges China's Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is facing over a supposed trade secrets heist from T-Mobile USA Inc. and an alleged misrepresentation over Huawei’s dealings with Iran. Huawei allegedly conducted a fake internal investigation, attempting to shift blame to rogue employees in an effort to avoid litigation and potential prosecution. Himmel states that the alleged actions form a novel basis for an obstruction of justice charge against the company, noting that these actions were “outside of the box” for a company trying to fend off a civil case.

Christopher Porrino discusses the recent audit of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and advises companies that received EDA grant incentives to ensure that they have complied with all requirements to prevent clawback claims. In an interview with ROI-NJ, Porrino provides insight into his time working closely with the EDA while New Jersey Attorney General, sharing his understanding of the EDA’s procedure and missteps that can happen along the way. He emphasizes that it is important to have someone who understands state government, the interplay between the AG’s office and the EDA, and the compliance requirements of grants, noting Paul B. Matey’s work with the Governor’s office. Porrino notes the priority of this audit for the EDA and the AG’s office, and stresses that companies should ensure that required thresholds are met and adjustments for disclosure are made prior to a visit from the AG’s office.

Michael B. Himmel is quoted in Bloomberg Law in an article discussing the President’s Attorney General nominee William Barr and his plans for the Department of Justice’s corporate crime enforcement. Himmel comments on Barr’s relationship with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the revised Yates policy, and the new collaboration between DOJ prosecutors and the SEC when investigating corporate crime matters.

Elie Honig leverages his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government developments across multiple outlets, including: CNN (December 3, 2018; December 4, 2018; December 5, 2018: 1; December 5, 2018: 2; December 9, 2018; December 10, 2018; December 11, 2018; December 12, 2018: 1; December 12, 2018: 2; December 13, 2018; December 14, 2018; December 17, 2018: 1; December 17, 2018: 2; December 19, 2018; December 25, 2018; December 28, 2018), Law & Crime (December 3, 2018; December 12, 2018; December 24, 2018; December 28, 2018), Talking Points Memo, The Financial Times, Bloomberg Quint (December 6, 2018; December 20, 2018), The New York Times, The Guardian, Time, Huffington Post, CAFE, Raw Story, and Bloomberg Businessweek. (subscription required to access certain content)

Michael B. Himmel is quoted in The Anti-Corruption Report in an article discussing Vantage Drilling International’s settlement charges with the SEC. Himmel analyzes the case and provides insight as to what Vantage could have done in order to obtain a different outcome. (subscription required to access article)

Anne M. Milgram, former New Jersey Attorney General, and Elie Honig, former SDNY prosecutor, leverage their experience to analyze new developments in the Mueller investigation on CNN.

Elie Honig applies his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to discuss timely legal and government issues across various outlets, including The Washington Post, WNYC's "Morning Edition," The Atlantic (October 26, 2018; November 3, 2018; November 15, 2018), CNN (October 29, 2018; October 31, 2018; November 8, 2018; November 12, 2018; November 15, 2018; November 16, 2018; November 21, 2018; November 22, 2018; November 27, 2018; November 29, 2018: 1; November 29, 2018: 2), Law & Crime(November 26, 2018), Saltier Politics, Slate, Law360, and Business Insider (November 15, 2018; November 27, 2018; November 30, 2018). (subscription required to access certain content)

Elie Honig is quoted on WNYC’s “Morning Edition” regarding the correlation between New Jersey’s bail reform efforts and the state’s falling crime rate. He explains that bail reform has given judges the power to hold violent offenders in jail without bail, which may be a contributing factor in the decline of violent crimes.

NJ Spotlight, NorthJersey.com, NJ.com (article 1; article 2), The Associated Press, NJTV News, Law360, Politico, The Daily Journal, the Asbury Park Press and NJTV Reporter’s Roundtable highlight Christopher Porrino’s representation of democratic Governor Phil Murphy’s Office. In anticipating collaborating with Porrino on this matter, Senate President Steve Sweeney referred to Porrino as “brilliant” and “honest” when Sweeney recalled working with him during Porrino’s tenure as New Jersey State Attorney General and Governor Chris Christie’s Chief Counsel.

Christopher Porrino is featured in NJ.com for his speech addressing cannabis legalization at NJ Cannabis Insider Live. Porrino discussed practical tips for applicants, the legal risks for licensees, and law enforcement challenges.  

The Anti-Corruption Report quotes Michael B. Himmel in an article discussing United Technologies Corporation’s bribery-related settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Himmel comments on how the government views the legitimacy of certain corporate entertainment and other expenses, the importance of corporate self-reporting, factors the SEC weighs in calculating civil penalties, and impediments to the Department of Justice in building a case against a company that does business overseas. (subscription required to access article)

Leveraging his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience, Lowenstein's Elie Honig provides ongoing commentary across various media outlets about the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court hearings, the president's legal situation, the Mueller investigation, Paul Manafort, and other timely issues. Outlets include CNN (September 1, 2018, September 24, 2018), MSNBC (September 4, 2018), The Atlantic (September 13, 2018; September 17, 2018;September 25, 2018), Raw Story, ABC News, Business Insider (September 16, 2018; September 18, 2018), Bloomberg, Daily Beast, The Hill, Focus Washington, HillReporter.com, and Greenwich Time.

Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, Forbes, The Associated Press, USA Today, CNN, ESPN, the NBA, Mavs Moneyball, ABC, CBS, MSN, SportsDay (The Dallas Morning News), the Dallas Observer, the Star-Telegram, Corporate Counsel, Law360, and numerous other outlets note Anne Milgram as co-lead attorney (alongside Evan Krutoy of Krutoy Law, P.C.) in an independent investigation on behalf of the Dallas Mavericks to look into allegations of serious workplace misconduct within the team’s business operations. A seven-month process involving 215 interviews and review of more than 1.6 million documents resulted in the September 19 release of The Report of the Independent Investigation of Dallas Basketball Limited, as well as a press conference in which Anne detailed the investigation’s methodology and the report’s findings and recommendations. Sports Illustrated describes the investigation’s approach as “thorough, objective and as complete as reasonably possible.” The article lauds that fact that the Mavericks hired two impartial, “high-caliber attorneys” and gave them “complete and unfettered access,” and it notes the NBA’s implicit endorsement of the investigation given the league’s decision not to launch its own. The NBA says that the “extensive investigation … resulted in a detailed understanding of the scope and substance of the issues.” Corporate Counsel states that the report “could hold important lessons for GCs” and that in-house counsel would do well “to study the report’s recommendations … to see what might apply at their own companies.” The Washington Post reports that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has asked all 30 NBA teams to adopt the report’s recommendations. (subscription required to access certain content)

The New Jersey Law Journal, Law360 (August 21, 2018; August 31, 2018), NJBIZ, ROI, Bloomberg Law – Big Law Business, InsiderNJ, New Jersey Business, The Deal, Politico, CA3blog, and the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey’s (CIANJ) Business Beat newsletter highlight Paul B. Matey’s upcoming arrival to Lowenstein as a partner in the White Collar Criminal Defense practice following his tenure as general counsel at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. Several outlets quote both Lowenstein Litigation Department Chair Christopher Porrino on Matey’s move (noting how well Matey’s experience fits into the firm’s areas of focus) and Lowenstein white collar Chair Michael B. Himmel, who calls Matey a “top-notch” attorney and “top-level” business leader. (subscription required to access certain content)

Elie Honig applies his SDNY trial and prosecutorial experience to provide ongoing commentary about the Manafort trial, the legal case against one of President Trump's former lawyers, the Mueller investigation, and other timely issues across several outlets, including MSNBC (August 1, 2018; August 3, 2018; August 6, 2018; August 6, 2018, with Andrea Mitchell; August 7, 2018; August 10, 2018, with Chris Hayes; August 16, 2018, with Brian Williams; August 21, 2018; August 22, 2018; August 24, 2018; August 28, 2018), NPR, Bloomberg (July 13, 2018; July 26, 2018; July 27, 2018; July 30, 2018; August 1, 2018; August 1, 2018; August 15, 2018; August 27, 2018; August 31, 2018), CNN (August 2, 2018: part 1, part 2; August 18, 2018, with Brooke Baldwin; August 21, 2018; August 23, 2018), The Financial Times, BBC World News, Law360, The Washington Post, Raw Story, The Atlantic, New York Law Journal, NBC News, CNBC, and Slate. (subscription required to access certain content)

The New York Law Journal quotes Ryan M. Wilson regarding the plea deal made by the President’s former attorney and his decision not to cooperate with prosecutors. Wilson notes that while it is unusual for a plea deal to not include government cooperation, it does not mean that the defendant will not ultimately cooperate. (subscription required to access article)

Law360 quotes Ryan M. Wilson in an article discussing The Royal Bank of Scotland’s (RBS) $4.9 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)  to end claims that the bank defrauded investors by using low-quality loans behind its residential mortgage-backed securities. The settlement amount constitutes a civil penalty under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act. Wilson notes that the significance of the dollar amount speaks to the severity of RBS’s conduct and the amount of time required to reach a settlement. He also states that the size of the penalty could reflect the fact that RBS is one of the last major banks to strike a deal with the DOJ. (subscription required to access article)

Seton Hall University School of Law’s In the Spotlight news feature profiles Steven Llanes’s participation in the Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program, a historic collaboration among the presidential centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson that brings together a group of high-potential leaders to strengthen their capabilities by learning firsthand from past American presidents, cabinet members, senior officials, and top academics. The article quotes Llanes on his PLS experience. View Lowenstein’s news announcement about Llanes’s selection to the 2018 PLS program.

Elie Honig appeared on MSNBC to discuss comments made by President Trump’s lawyer that may signal a new defense strategy for the President’s team. Honig notes the lawyer’s denial of collusion as a crime and states that, while collusion is not a crime, the denial is “wordplay” that signals a “sign of desperation and panic” on the part of the President’s team. He also speaks with Bloomberg and MSNBC regarding President Trump’s denial that he was aware of his son’s 2016 meeting with Russians who offered information about Hillary Clinton. Honig also appears on CNN to discuss the significance of a released audiotape of President Trump and one of his former lawyers. In an earlier CNN appearance, he discusses his experience as an organized crime prosecutor in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and the parallels with the ongoing Mueller investigation. Honig notes that the President’s former lawyer appeared ready to cooperate with the SDNY, and he lays out the next steps that prosecutors are likely to take in the case. A third CNN broadcast features Honig commenting on a recent media interview given by the former Trump lawyer, who stated that his loyalty lies with his family. Honig explains how that statement signals that the lawyer may cooperate with authorities in the Mueller investigation.

ROI features Christopher Porrino in four articles inspired by his tenure as New Jersey’s 60^th Attorney General. “Porrino earns glowing praise from current AG Grewal” includes current New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal’s highly complimentary remarks about Porrino that Grewal recorded for a video produced when Porrino was announced as a finalist for the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2018 Attorney of the Year award. In “Looking back—fondly,” an in-depth Q&A, Porrino reflects on his time as the state’s Attorney General, the role that office plays in New Jersey, and his return to Lowenstein Sandler. He offers his perspective in another piece that asks, “Does Porrino think New Jersey should elect its attorney general?” The fourth article, “Porrino on how he used the media to help him do his job as attorney general” quotes him at length regarding how he leveraged the media’s power to keep the public informed and to accomplish his goals as the state’s lead prosecutor. 

Politico’s “New Jersey Playbook” quotes Christopher Porrino and Elie Honig’s Star Ledger Op-Ed, “Ex-N.J. attorney general: We must fix the American bail system. N.J. is the model.” (subscription required to access article; also posted at this link)

Bloomberg interviews Elie Honig regarding the indictment of 12 Russian intelligence officials who were responsible for hacking the DNC during the 2016 election. Honig states that while the connection between Russia and President Trump’s electoral campaign has yet to be made, it may be coming “if you read between the lines of the indictment.” He also comments on the vulnerability of Americans’ electronic communications, and the sophistication of Russian hacking technologies and techniques.

CNN posts a video clip in which Steven Llanes poses a question on opportunities for immigrants to President George W. Bush. In his reply, President Bush expresses appreciation for Llanes and encourages people’s active participation in the political process. The exchange took place as part of the 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program graduation (PLS selected Llanes as a 2018 program participant). The graduation proceedings featured an interactive discussion on American politics with Presidents Bush and Bill Clinton. The Washington Post, Fox 4 News, The Associated Press, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, The Hill, ABC 7, Politico, The Independent, the Washington Examiner, and other outlets covered one or more aspects of the presidents’ conversation. View Lowenstein’s news announcement about Llanes’s selection to the 2018 PLS program.

Law360 notes Ryan M. Wilson's and Elie Honig's arrival at Lowenstein. Wilson, a partner in the Capital Markets Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense practices, returned to the firm after serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney on President Obama’s Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Task Force in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. Honig joined Lowenstein as special counsel in the White Collar Criminal Defense practice following his tenure as Director, Department of Law and Public Safety, in the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. Earlier, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. (subscription required to access article)

The New Jersey Law Journal announces Christopher Porrino as 2018 Attorney of the Year. The article quotes his remarks following the award announcement and discusses his accomplishments as New Jersey's 60th Attorney General. The journal also published a video profile featuring colleagues' personal insights and compliments about Porrino. (subscription required to access article)

Anne Milgram answered questions from the public regarding the criminal justice system during the latest episode of the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast, hosted by former United States Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara. Milgram clarifies the misconception of “collusion,” stating that the term can be better defined as “conspiracy or aiding and abetting.”

Global Investigations Review (GIR) notes Ryan M. Wilson's return to Lowenstein, now as partner in the Capital Markets Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense practices, following his tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney on President Obama’s Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Task Force in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. (subscription required to access article)

The New Jersey Law Journal profiles Christopher Porrino, who reflects on his tenure as New Jersey’s 60^th Attorney General and on how that experience has enhanced the client service he offers as a lawyer in private practice at Lowenstein. (subscription required)

Elie Honig appeared on CNN to discuss the current administration's policy on immigration enforcement as compared to the Bush and Obama administrations.

Elie Honig appeared on MSNBC to discuss the Mueller investigation, including Paul Manafort's upcoming bail hearing and the psychology behind the decision to become a cooperating witness.

Bloomberg Law – Big Law Business, The Deal, and the ABF Journal note Ryan M. Wilson’s return to Lowenstein, now as partner in the Capital Markets Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense practices, following his tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney on President Obama’s Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Task Force in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The ABF Journal quotes Zachary D. Rosenbaum on how Wilson's rejoining the firm augments Lowenstein's capabilities and highlights the firm's continued success at attracting prominent, accomplished former prosecutors and trial lawyers.

The New York Law Journal (including this abbreviated coverage), Law360, and ABL Advisor highlight Ryan M. Wilson’s return to Lowenstein, now as partner in the Capital Markets Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense practices, following his tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney on President Obama’s Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Task Force in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. Law360 quotes Wilson on his government experience and mentions Zachary D. Rosenbaum (Chair, Capital Markets Litigation) as a draw in coming back to the firm. All three articles quote Wilson on his reasons for returning to Lowenstein, and they note that Wilson is the latest in a series of former prosecutors and trial lawyers to join or return to the firm. Each article mentions one or more of the following former government lawyers who have come to Lowenstein in the past few years: Christopher Porrino (Chair, Litigation Department), Kathleen A. McGee, Elie Honig, Scott B. McBride, and Matthew Boxer. (subscription required to access the New York Law Journal and Law360)

The New Jersey Law Journal, Law360, NJBIZ, and Business Beat (published by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey) highlight Elie Honig's joining Lowenstein as special counsel following his tenure as Director, Department of Law and Public Safety, in the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. All four publications quote Lowenstein Litigation Department Chair Christopher Porrino on the move. The New Jersey Law Journal, Business Beat and Law360 quote Honig, and Business Beat includes a quote from Michael B. Himmel, Chair, White Collar Criminal Defense. (subscription required to access Law360 article)

Radio program 1A interviews Kathleen A. McGee and other experts regarding the Supreme Court's May 2018 decision permitting states to decide whether or not to legalize sports gambling. 1A is distributed by NPR and produced by WAMU 88.5. Listen to the program.

In an article discussing a U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey panel about women in the law, Law360 quotes Christopher Porrino on the need for focused action to ensure women’s advancement and diversity in the legal profession. (subscription required to access article)