Yelena Balashchenko

Just about a year ago, Counsel Press launched a new group on LinkedIn named Appellate Forum. Around 4,000 appellate practitioners joined the group since then, making it the largest appellate lawyer network of its kind, online and offline. If you still have not joined, below is a quick overview of why you should do so today.

New York, NY, May 14, 2013 – Counsel Press, the nation's largest appellate services provider, extended its in-court services in the New York State Court of Appeals and the State of New York, Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department (the Third Department), both based in Albany, New York. Counsel Press, with its multiple offices and production facilities nationwide, including five in New York State, now offers its clients, regardless of their location, same-day filing and… Show more

New York, NY, May 14, 2013 – Counsel Press, the nation's largest appellate services provider, extended its in-court services in the New York State Court of Appeals and the State of New York, Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department (the Third Department), both based in Albany, New York. Counsel Press, with its multiple offices and production facilities nationwide, including five in New York State, now offers its clients, regardless of their location, same-day filing and service for their matters before these courts. Show less

New York, NY February 6, 2013 – PrintingHouse Press, a premier provider of appellate printing and litigation support services, launched a new web portal encompassing all New York State Court of Appeals’ briefs filed for the 2012 term and beyond. The PHP-NYSCA Brief Repository is designed to provide the legal community with universal online access to a searchable archive of New York State Court of Appeals’ briefs. Access to the portal is open to all attorneys as well as support staff at law… Show more

New York, NY February 6, 2013 – PrintingHouse Press, a premier provider of appellate printing and litigation support services, launched a new web portal encompassing all New York State Court of Appeals’ briefs filed for the 2012 term and beyond. The PHP-NYSCA Brief Repository is designed to provide the legal community with universal online access to a searchable archive of New York State Court of Appeals’ briefs. Access to the portal is open to all attorneys as well as support staff at law firms and corporate legal departments and is offered free of charge. Show less

In October 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) adopted the much-anticipated final rule 204(b)-1 for Form PF. The form requires reporting of risk measurement information by registered investment advisers regarding the private funds they manage. The purpose of the form is to provide the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) with information important to the FSOC’s understanding and monitoring of systemic risk in the private… Show more

In October 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) adopted the much-anticipated final rule 204(b)-1 for Form PF. The form requires reporting of risk measurement information by registered investment advisers regarding the private funds they manage. The purpose of the form is to provide the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) with information important to the FSOC’s understanding and monitoring of systemic risk in the private fund industry. Show less

Although it has been over a year since The Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform Act was passed, the buy-side is still working out what market practices should look like for its sector. The Act (which requires firms to execute many of their swap deals through electronic platforms, process many of their swap transactions through a centralized clearinghouse, and report their transactions to a trade repository) has challenged the way the buy-side firms handle their collateral and margin management. It is… Show more

Although it has been over a year since The Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform Act was passed, the buy-side is still working out what market practices should look like for its sector. The Act (which requires firms to execute many of their swap deals through electronic platforms, process many of their swap transactions through a centralized clearinghouse, and report their transactions to a trade repository) has challenged the way the buy-side firms handle their collateral and margin management. It is apparent from recent press that preparing to comply with the provisions of the Dodd-Frank is at the top of the agendas for fund managers, yet many are uncertain about what steps to take first. Show less

Prior to the financial crisis of 2008-09, for many firms collateral management was a low-brow function entrusted to Excel spreadsheets; and often sorely neglected back-office operation. The collapse of several investment banks has proven the benefit in having a strong credit risk monitoring mechanism in place; and the collateral management function has assumed a greater importance in an investment management firm. The Dodd-Frank Act, which was passed in July 2010, is another important event… Show more

Prior to the financial crisis of 2008-09, for many firms collateral management was a low-brow function entrusted to Excel spreadsheets; and often sorely neglected back-office operation. The collapse of several investment banks has proven the benefit in having a strong credit risk monitoring mechanism in place; and the collateral management function has assumed a greater importance in an investment management firm. The Dodd-Frank Act, which was passed in July 2010, is another important event that has had a significant impact on the way firms handle their collateral management. Show less

In the wake of the global financial crisis, investors are calling for greater transparency and more frequent reporting from alternative asset managers. Investors have become increasingly selective about which firms/fund managers they choose to continue their relationship with, and approach new investments with a high degree of caution. A firm that does not securely and frequently communicate with its investors risks its relationship, reputation and ability to conform to regulatory mandates… Show more

In the wake of the global financial crisis, investors are calling for greater transparency and more frequent reporting from alternative asset managers. Investors have become increasingly selective about which firms/fund managers they choose to continue their relationship with, and approach new investments with a high degree of caution. A firm that does not securely and frequently communicate with its investors risks its relationship, reputation and ability to conform to regulatory mandates. Additionally, once registered with the SEC, an investment advisor may be subject to periodic regulatory audits, and thus firms must be able to manage their data in a manner that helps them pass regulatory examinations. Show less