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Johnson Fistel landed in the 10th spot on Institutional Shareholder Services Securities Class Action Services’ “Top Plaintiff Law Firms of 2024” annual report, having recovered $90,725,000 for aggrieved investors in 2024 in cases in which the firm served as lead or co-lead counsel.  This is the 8th time Johnson Fistel has been recognized as a top plaintiffs’ securities law firm in the United States in terms of total dollar value of final recoveries by Institutional Shareholder Services Securities Class Action Services. “I am proud of our clients, lawyers, and…

This article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. At EsqWealth, we recognize that understanding market trends is essential for making informed financial decisions. While the fundamentals of sound investing remain constant, shifts in inflation, interest rates, and global trade policies can impact portfolios in unexpected ways. As we enter 2025, markets are experiencing a mix of optimism and volatility. Corporate earnings remain strong, economic growth continues, and the Federal Reserve is holding its stance on interest rates. However, the introduction of new tariffs and geopolitical developments…

Nearly one year ago, Coinbase, one of the largest players in the cryptocurrency market, was reeling from losing its bid to dismiss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) charges against it.[1] A judge had ruled that the SEC made a plausible argument that Coinbase was operating as an unregistered securities broker, exchange, and clearinghouse.[2]  The main thrust of the case was determining whether certain major cryptocurrency assets were securities.  Less than one year later, the SEC’s embattled Chair, Gary Gensler, stepped down in conjunction with a change in…