Ulmer & Berne LLP is proud to announce that Counsel Yvette R. Simpson has been appointed as the incoming chief executive of the national grassroots progressive group Democracy for America (DFA). She will be the first female chief executive and first woman of color to hold an executive leadership role…
Ulmer will host its annual discussion of “Hot Topics in Financial Services & Securities Litigation” on November 27. This seminar brings together our talented financial services and securities litigators for a full report from the front lines of the financial services industry. This program will provide up-to-date analysis on: Strategies…
Ulmer & Berne LLP is pleased to announce the addition of three associates to the firm. Kathryn (Katie) Bartolomucci and Brooke Tyus join Ulmer’s Cleveland office, while Hillary Maynard joins the firm’s Chicago office. “We’re thrilled to bring Katie, Brooke, and Hillary on as associates,” said Scott P. Kadish, Managing…
From Ulmer’s Broker-Dealer Law Corner Blog By Alan M. Wolper If you’ve read this blog for even a short while, you know my feelings on Rule 8210, or, more specifically, how FINRA uses that rule, i.e., as a cudgel to keep member firms and their associated persons in line. Endless 8210 requests…
In a recent landmark decision, the Ohio Supreme Court declared that R.C. 1707.43 does not impose joint and several liability on a custodian of a self-directed individual retirement account (IRA) that purchased illegal securities on behalf of and at the direction of its IRA account holder. Responding to a question…
Ulmer and Berne LLP is proud to announce that three of its attorneys will participate in the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s 40th Annual Real Estate Law Institute on November 8-9. This two-day conference allows attendees to hear from legal and industry experts and provides advanced programming in real estate law.…