Complex Litigation
The SEC’s Elimination of the “No Deny” Rule: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Complex LitigationBy Adriaen Morse, B. Jonathan Haskin, Cory Kirchert, David E. Carney, Jared André, Lionel André, Sara Morse Created on […]
May 28, 2026
Virginia Supreme Court Issues Important Ruling Confirming the Finality of Arbitration Awards
On February 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued a precedential opinion in Garofalo v. Di Vincenzo, affirming a $2 million FINRA arbitration award in favor of SECIL Law PLLC client Jayne Di Vincenzo CFP®, ChFC®, CEP®, AIF®.
March 9, 2026
The Supreme Court’s Reversal of IEEPA-Based Tariffs Ushers in Refund Rush
Complex LitigationBy Adriaen Morse, B. Jonathan Haskin, Cory Kirchert, David E. Carney, Jared André, Lionel André, Sara Morse Created on […]
February 24, 2026
SECIL Partner John Rowley Represents IRS Whistleblower in Lawsuit Dismissal
On April 30, 2025, Hunter Biden voluntarily dismissed his civil lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, which alleged that two federal agents—IRS Supervisory Special Agent Gary Shapley and Special Agent Joseph Ziegler—violated his privacy through their whistleblower disclosures to Congress.
June 18, 2025
Navigating Political Terminations in the Federal Government: What DOJ Lawyers, FBI Agents, and Other Federal Employees Need to Know
The February 10, 2025, Executive Order pausing new enforcement actions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for 180 days represents a significant shift in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) priorities.
June 5, 2025
The Supreme Court Is Poised to End Nationwide Injunctions in Trump v. CASA de Maryland
On May 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Donald J. Trump v. CASA de Maryland, Inc., No. 24-1022, a consolidated appeal that could fundamentally limit the power of federal district courts to issue nationwide injunctions.
May 27, 2025