Cryptocurrency Enforcement Heating Up

Yesterday the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it had sued and seized the assets of a somewhat obscure cryptocurrency, known as My Big Coin. The CFTC alleges that the creators of My Big Coin misappropriated “over $6 million from customers by, among other things, transferring customer funds into personal bank ...

Ariel Neuman Interviewed by KNX-AM

Bird Marella principal Ariel Neuman was recently interviewed by Heather Jordan of KNX-AM on criminal groups that avoid detection and target international trade companies for money laundering. To listen to the segment, please click below:

Ariel Neuman Interviewed by Law360 on SESTA

Bird Marella principal Ariel A. Neuman was interviewed by Law360 regarding the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA), a new law aiming to make it easier for law enforcement to sue websites that host sex-trafficking ads. The article addresses concerns of the legislation threatening online free speech and potentially forcing smaller business to ...

Manafort Case: Attorney/Client Privilege Not Sacred. Warn Your Clients.

Monday’s unsealed indictment of Paul Manafort by Special Counsel Robert Mueller set off fireworks for all the obvious reasons. But perhaps most interesting to those of us who practice white collar criminal defense is the ruling by Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of ...

Daily Journal Recognizes Bird Marella Among California’s Top Boutiques

Bird Marella is proud to announce that it was named a California top boutique law firm for 2017 by the Daily Journal. The Daily Journal last recognized top boutiques in 2014 and Bird Marella was listed at that time as well. The Daily Journal highlights Bird Marella’s keys to success ...

Bird Marella Recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2018

Bird Marella is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized as a Recommended Litigation Law Firm in California by Benchmark Litigation. In addition, five of the firm’s principals, Benjamin Gluck, Gary Lincenberg, Ron Nessim, Ekwan Rhow, and Dorothy Wolpert were recognized as 2018 California Litigation Stars. Benchmark Litigation is the definitive ...