Pastore & Dailey is pleased to announce the addition of John R. (“Jack”) Hewitt as Partner in the Firm. Mr. Hewitt is recognized as one of the nations leading attorneys in cyber law and cyber security compliance issues. He has advised firms on their development of information security programs and has guided them through cyber incidents and regulatory inquiries. Mr. Hewitt regularly conducts cybersecurity audits for broker-dealers and investment advisers, and was the SEC appointed independent outside consultant in the first major SEC cybersecurity enforcement action. Mr. Hewitt brings to the Firm his extensive experience in securities regulation including his tenure as an Ohio Assistant Attorney General and senior prosecutor for the Ohio Division of Securities, followed by his role as a Senior Counsel in the SEC’s Enforcement Division in Washington, D.C. Mr. Hewitt has been partner and counsel at several of the country’s top law firms including Mayer Brown LLP, McCarter & English and Kelley Drye & Warren. Mr. Hewitt’s experience compliment’s Pastore & Dailey’s leading role in the securities and banking field, adding to the roster that includes attorneys recognized as top securities litigators, former Wall Street general counsels, attorneys recognized as leaders in consumer finance litigation, NYSE staff attorneys and the former Secretary of State for Connecticut and U.S. Senate candidate. For more information please view Mr. Hewitt’s full bio.
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Defending Consumer Protection Claims
Pastore & Dailey has represented a significant and industry-leading Midwestern bank in connection with multiple claims against the bank for violation of consumer protection laws in Florida, successfully dismissing many claims.
P&D Joins Professional Service Firm IR Global
Pastore & Dailey LLC is a recently accepted member of IR Global as a Capital Markets Firm for New York and Connecticut. IR Global is the fastest growing professional service firm network in the world, providing legal, accountancy and financial advice to companies and individuals across 150 jurisdictions. Each Firm, passing a stringent vetting process upon joining and recommended exclusively by jurisdiction and area of practice. Pastore & Dailey LLC was announced as new members of the IR Global Group in their latest newsletter.
Prospector Theater in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Pastore & Dailey LLC was a proud sponsor of the Prospector Theater’s First Annual Sparkle Cup Golf Outing. The event took place at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury, CT. Pastore & Dailey’s Law Clerk Leigh Wellington attended and played in the golf outing. The Prospector Theater is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing meaningful employment for adults with disabilities, including through the operation of its movie theater.
Representing Municipal Bond Trader
Pastore & Dailey has represented a municipal bond trader, who had coordinated billions of dollars in bond trades, in connection with claims against a large international bank and brokerage house, successfully resolving the case in FINRA arbitration.
Representing Former Commodities Trader
Pastore & Dailey has represented a former commodities trader in connection with employment and illegal business practice claims against one of world’s largest commodities trading houses.
Representing Former Commodities Trader
Pastore & Dailey has represented a former commodities trader in connection with employment and illegal business practice claims against one of the world’s largest commodities trading houses.
Settlement of SEC Case
Pastore & Dailey has represented a Registered Investment Advisor in connection with claims of theft of clients from the advisory practice and violations of SEC law prohibiting fraudulent transfer of clients and successfully obtained a settlement of all claims.
P&D Continues to Grow – New Retention by Fortune 500 Companies
Pastore & Dailey LLC has recently been retained by a joint venture between two large Fortune 500 Companies in connection with the unique financing structure of the joint venture. This new joint venture adds to the growing stable of Fortune 500 companies represented by Pastore & Dailey LLC.
Pastore & Dailey Successfully Represents Proprietary Trading Firm
Pastore & Dailey attorneys successfully obtained emergency injunctive relief on behalf of a Manhattan-based proprietary trading firm in a dispute with a former C-level executive in New York State Court. After securing the injunctive relief, Pastore & Dailey successfully invoked an employment agreement provision to stay the court case and compel arbitration in AAA. The case settled on favorable terms shortly thereafter.