Background On March 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to modernize the rule for internet investment advisers relying on the exemption that qualifies them for SEC registration as smaller investment advisers. Investment advisers generally need to meet the assets under management threshold, advise a registered investment company, …

On April 12, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced settled charges against five registered investment advisers for violations of the Marketing Rule. The firms have agreed to settle and pay a combined $200,000 in penalties, as well as cease and desist from violating the charged provisions, and to implement …

In the last year, our Atlanta Office has dominated the areas of product safety and personal injury. We’re proud to say we secured over $215 million for our clients! Our goal- to help those who need it most. Digging Deep for Justice One of the challenges our team faced was …

When parents go through a divorce, some of the most crucial issues they will need to address will be related to child custody. Most of the time, parents will have shared or joint custody of their kids, giving them both the right to be involved in major parenting decisions and …

Palm Beach County, FL – March 21, 2024 – Andrea A. Lewis, Shareholder and esteemed trial lawyer at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA, has been honored as the Best Personal Injury Attorney in the 2024 Palm Beach County Community Choice Awards by the Palm Beach Post. With a …

In the wake of a wrongful death, navigating the complexities of legal proceedings can feel overwhelming. However, having the right legal representation by your side can make all the difference in seeking justice and closure for your loved one. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the crucial role that …

On April 17-19 at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) will host its annual Boardwalk Seminar, which consists of 29 programs presented for trial attorneys, featuring local, regional, and national speakers. Below are the programs our Stark & Stark attorneys will be co-chairing and …

The Municipal Utilities Board of Albertville (Albertville MUB) has initiated legal action against several prominent corporations, including 3M Company, DuPont, and Corteva, over the contamination of the Tennessee River Basin with PFAS chemicals. These substances, known for their persistence in the environment and adverse health effects, have compromised the primary …

In the maze of today’s technological advancements, our society is standing at a crossroads where progress meets safety. The intricate web of autonomous driving technology and legislative accountability is unraveling in front of our eyes, with recent events bringing the conversation into sharp focus. At the heart of this discussion …

Newsome Melton Files Motion to Amend Complaint As we previously reported, Newsome Melton is pursuing a nationwide class action lawsuit against Lumio HX Solar. This lawsuit centers around allegations that Lumio misled consumers into purchasing expensive solar systems with false […] …

If you want to know where to find Jim Lanier, look on the side that is right and that is just.  Jim Lanier’s compass points in right direction.  In 2018, when Jim joined Warnken, LLC, I knew we had just made an important addition to the workers’ comp team. Not …

When it comes to motorcycle accident injuries, we often think of brain trauma or broken bones. Yet, those are not the only serious injuries motorcycle accidents produce. Road rash is another common and severe one, especially if not treated promptly, allowing complications to develop. If another person’s negligence caused the …