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Favorable Outcome in NYC Campaign Finance Board Investigation and Hearing
A client came to FRB’s Election Law & Campaign Finance attorneys believing the New York City Campaign Finance Board (“CFB”) had messed up their audit. However, upon further review by our attorneys and discussions with the CFB, it was discovered that the Campaign was under internal investigation for alleged malfeasance. Our Compliance unit worked tirelessly with the Campaign and the CFB and ultimately received a positive outcome for the Campaign at the CFB hearing. If you are running for office, managing a campaign, or representing a political organization, FRB has the knowledge and experience to assist you in campaign finance matters.
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Ballot Access Secured After Voter Registration Challenge
FRB’s Election Law & Campaign Finance attorneys can guide you through the challenges of election law matters such as gaining access to the ballot. A Client came in, never having run for office and looking to get on the ballot. Unfortunately, it was discovered that due to a recent move from California, the New York State Board of Elections did not have the Client as a properly enrolled and registered voter. FRB worked with both New York State and California Secretary of State to prove to New York State that the Client was properly registered and enrolled as a voter in New York State, specifically New York City, thereby allowing the Client to remain on the ballot.
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FRB Secures Full Allowance of Disputed Earn Claim in Crypto Bankruptcy
FRB’s Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Group successfully represented a cryptocurrency account holder whose six-figure Earn Account claim was challenged in a Chapter 11 proceeding. After the claim was targeted in an omnibus objection alleging insufficient support, FRB conducted a detailed review of blockchain transaction data and custodial records, confirming that the client’s deposits were legitimate and directly traceable to assets later recovered by the debtor.
FRB demonstrated that the claim qualified for treatment under the confirmed Chapter 11 plan and, through negotiation, secured a stipulated order allowing the claim in full. The Bankruptcy Court approved the resolution, preserving more than $111,000 in digital asset value and underscoring FRB’s experience navigating complex cryptocurrency insolvency matters.
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Retirement Estate Planning and Trust Funding for Long-Term Care Protection
As the Clients were approaching retirement, they sought our Estate Planning Department to assist in preparing their estate. Concerns arose about long-term care and leaving assets for their beneficiaries. Our Estate Planning Department formulated a plan that suited the needs of the Clients, prepared the appropriate planning tools, and worked with the Real Estate department to transfer certain real properties from the individual client to their respective trusts. By collaborating across departments, the Clients had a better understanding of their estate plan and were able to leave with their wishes actually in place.
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Foreclosure Process Clarification
FRB’s Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Law attorneys secured a key legal victory for a lender client in a foreclosure action against the estate of a deceased borrower. The estate’s fiduciary argued that the lender failed to serve required pre-foreclosure notices under RPAPL 1304 and the mortgage agreement. FRB attorneys successfully countered, demonstrating that such notices were not required when the borrower had passed away and the estate administrator was not an obligor on the loan.
The Supreme Court of New York ruled in favor of FRB’s client, confirming that RPAPL 1304 does not apply in these circumstances and that contractual obligations did not extend to estate administrators. This precedent protects lenders from unnecessary delays and reinforces the importance of clear mortgage terms. FRB’s strategic legal approach continues to safeguard lender interests in complex foreclosure cases.