Barleta v. Schein et al
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1:23-cv-23422
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August 01, 2025
Atty Seeks To End Malpractice Suit Over SEC Fraud Case
A New York lawyer is seeking a quick win on malpractice claims brought in Florida federal court by a former client who says she improperly advised him to sign a consent decree with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that resulted in a $12.1 million disgorgement judgment, arguing the client's subsequent guilty plea defeats the claims.
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February 14, 2024
Feds Get Pause Of Fla. Malpractice Suit Amid Criminal Case
A Florida federal judge has put a malpractice lawsuit against a New York attorney on hold while federal prosecutors pursue a securities fraud case against the lawyer's former client in Pennsylvania.
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January 19, 2024
Feds Can't Pause Fla. Malpractice Suit Amid Criminal Case Yet
A Florida federal judge on Friday shot down a bid from federal prosecutors to put a malpractice lawsuit against a New York attorney on hold while their prosecution of the lawyer's former client for securities fraud plays out in Pennsylvania.