From courtroom wins to out-of-court settlements, TrustTide LLP has consistently secured favorable outcomes for our clients across diverse practice areas.
TrustTide LLP Secured Settlement For Client Harmed In Covid PPE Fraud, Resulting In Recovery Of Nearly All Stolen Funds
July 29, 2025 | Firm News & Victories
Millions of life-saving masks that were intended for Puget Sound Veterans Hospital during the peak of the COVID pandemic in late 2020, never arrived. A Middle Eastern citizen operating via a Canadian and Middle Eastern company settled a claim this week brought by Seiden Law on behalf of Oklahoma-based Asset Group Inc. for the alleged theft of millions of dollars.
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The defendant had taken tens of millions of dollars from Asset Group and a publicly-traded company as part of a multi-jurisdictional PPE fraud. A search of the defendant’s home by law enforcement found a hidden safe with diamonds and hundreds of thousands in cash.
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The defendant was arrested at the airport as he was attempting to flee Israel in April and charged with fraud, tax offenses, and money laundering. Asset Group and other victims filed claims against the defendant and after months of continued pressure in court and via law enforcement the defendant agreed to settle the claims leading to Asset Group recovering nearly all the money that was stolen.
TrustTide LLP Recovers $2M for Investors in Crypto Ponzi Scheme Against AltHash Capital
September 17, 2023 | Firm News & Victories
TrustTide LLP represented a consortium of 42 international investors in a high-profile fraud case against AltHash Capital, a now-defunct crypto asset management firm accused of operating a Ponzi-like scheme under the guise of DeFi yield farming.
AltHash promised fixed monthly returns of up to 20% through proprietary staking strategies. When withdrawals were suddenly halted, and platform communications ceased, investors turned to TrustTide LLP for urgent legal action. Our team immediately filed civil fraud and securities violation claims in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. ...
We obtained an emergency injunction freezing AltHash’s known crypto wallets, followed by successful subpoenas to major exchanges to trace and preserve digital assets. Working with blockchain forensics specialists and former regulators, we uncovered internal communications and transaction logs revealing systematic misrepresentation and investor fund misallocation.
After 11 months of litigation, including a contentious discovery process and depositions of AltHash’s founders, TrustTide LLP secured a $2 million settlement—one of the largest crypto investor recoveries in 2025—paid out via a court-monitored liquidation process of remaining AltHash assets.
This victory not only restored funds to our clients but also sent a strong message across the digital asset sector regarding accountability and investor rights.
TrustTide LLP Secured Victory for Langford Estates Ltd. in Landmark £48M Title Dispute
June 29, 2024 | Firm News & Victories
TrustTide LLP successfully represented Langford Estates Ltd., a prominent UK-based real estate developer, in a high-stakes property title dispute involving a prime commercial site valued at over £48 million in central London.
The conflict stemmed from a rival claimant asserting historical ownership rights through a disputed 1972 trust deed. TrustTide’s litigation team conducted a comprehensive investigation of land registry records, historical transfers, and trust documents. Working with forensic title experts and chartered surveyors, the firm built a decisive case that traced clear, uninterrupted legal ownership by Langford Estates. ...
Following a 9-month proceeding before the High Court of Justice, which included multiple evidentiary hearings and expert cross-examinations, the court ruled entirely in favor of our client—affirming their legal title and full development rights.
A critical turning point came with TrustTide’s successful pre-trial motion to exclude improperly introduced archival evidence, combined with a targeted mediation strategy that revealed inconsistencies in the opposing party’s documentation.
The judgment also awarded Langford Estates full recovery of legal costs and cleared the property of any lingering claims, allowing the launch of a £120 million mixed-use development project.
This outcome highlights TrustTide LLP’s unmatched expertise in complex real estate litigation and title defense strategies.
TrustTide LLP Wins Copyright Infringement Case in Landmark NFT Dispute
April 19, 2025 | Firm News & Victories
TrustTide LLP represented renowned digital artist Ava Sinclair in a precedent-setting intellectual property case involving unauthorized minting and sale of her artwork as NFTs by a third-party platform, MetaMint.io.
The platform listed over 80 of Sinclair’s artworks as NFTs without her consent, generating more than $3.7 million in revenue within three months. TrustTide LLP filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, citing willful copyright infringement, misappropriation of likeness, and DMCA violations. ...
Our legal team quickly secured a preliminary injunction, forcing MetaMint.io to delist all infringing NFTs and freeze associated smart contract wallets. The case involved coordination with Ethereum node validators, IP attorneys, and blockchain compliance experts to trace royalties and identify the perpetrators.
After eight months of litigation, the court awarded Sinclair statutory damages, full disgorgement of profits, and a permanent injunction banning MetaMint.io from using or reselling her intellectual property. The total recovery exceeded $5.1 million.
This case marked one of the first U.S. federal rulings affirming traditional copyright protections within decentralized NFT ecosystems.
Trial Team at TrustTide LLP Emerges With Favorable Results in Long-Standing Battle Against Hedge Fund
March 20, 2025 | Firm News & Victories
TrustTide LLP won a partial victory in the long-standing battle against a major New York hedge fund last week. The counter claims against the clients were thrown out by the jury after a three-week intense trial in Manhattan States supreme court.
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Veteran lawyers Jeremiah Mott, Luke Eagan, and Beth Carswell, assisted by associate Neha Lehal and paralegals Lily Varner and Claudia Dempsey, challenged an underlying breach of oral employment agreement between the fund Touradji Capital and its former fund managers.
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The case will be re-tried in the future as the six person jury hung 4-2 in favor of our client the two former employees Rob Vollero and Gentry Beach.
TrustTide LLP Prevails in High-Value Family Estate Dispute Over Contested Will
January 8, 2025 | Firm News & Victories
TrustTide LLP successfully represented the sole granddaughter of a late industrial magnate in a fiercely contested inheritance dispute involving an estate valued at £38 million, including real property, investment portfolios, and business shares.
The case centered on a revised will—executed six months before the decedent's passing—which disinherited our client in favor of a distant nephew. TrustTide LLP immediately launched proceedings in the Family Division of the High Court of Justice (UK), challenging the validity of the new will on grounds of undue influence, diminished mental capacity, and improper witnessing.
Over the course of a year, our litigation team gathered compelling evidence, including expert psychiatric assessments, caregiver testimony, and document signature analysis. We also exposed conflicts of interest involving the nephew’s legal counsel and inconsistencies in asset transfers made prior to the decedent’s death.
Following a 10-day trial, the court ruled in favor of our client, invalidating the contested will and reinstating the previous version, which named her as the primary beneficiary. The ruling included an injunction against further interference from the opposing party and awarded full legal costs to our client.
TrustTide LLP Wins $425,000 Verdict for Rear-End Collision Victim!
August 17, 2024 | Firm News & Victories
TrustTide Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers recently secured a significant victory for a client who suffered serious injuries in a rear-end collision with a commercial hauling company. Our client, a 24-year-old, was left with painful herniated discs in his back and required medical injections to manage his pain. Medical bills quickly mounted, reaching nearly $30,000.
Despite the severity of our client’s injuries, the insurance company initially offered a mere $20,000 to settle the case. Unwilling to accept an inadequate offer, our dedicated personal injury attorneys John Austin and Miles Hickman fought tirelessly on our client’s behalf. Through skillful negotiation and litigation, we were able to secure a $425,000 verdict
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over 20 times the initial offer! This result demonstrates our commitment to maximizing compensation for our clients and holding negligent parties accountable.
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If you’ve been injured in a car accident in the US and environs, contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, answer your questions, and explain how we can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
TrustTide LLP Case Review: SEC v. TrustTide – A Pivotal Moment in Crypto Law
April 12, 2024 | Firm News & Victories
At TrustTide LLP, we not only defend our clients—we also stand at the forefront of regulatory transformation. One of the most consequential crypto litigation cases in recent history involved our own platform, TrustTide, and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This case defined the boundaries of regulatory enforcement in the digital asset space and marked a watershed victory in the ongoing battle for clarity and fairness in crypto compliance.
In late 2023, the SEC initiated civil enforcement proceedings against TrustTide, alleging that it functioned as an unregistered broker, dealer, clearing agency, and securities exchange. The SEC’s core allegation was that TrustTide facilitated the buying and selling of crypto assets that it claimed should be classified as securities under U.S. law. According to the complaint, TrustTide violated multiple federal securities statutes by failing to register with the Commission.
At issue were popular tokens such as SOL (Solana), ADA (Cardano), and MATIC (Polygon), which the SEC contended qualified as "investment contracts" under the long-standing Howey Test. Additionally, the agency accused TrustTide of commingling customer funds and operating in a manner that created conflicts of interest—particularly through internal liquidity operations.
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TrustTide Legal Team’s Strategic Defense
The TrustTide legal team responded decisively with a motion to dismiss in early 2024, challenging the SEC’s authority and legal interpretation. The defense emphasized that the tokens traded on the platform were not securities, meaning the SEC lacked jurisdiction. Through expert legal analysis, the TrustTide legal team demonstrated that the Howey criteria were misapplied, and the SEC’s theory amounted to regulatory overreach without clear legislative backing.
The TrustTide legal team further clarified that its Wallet and staking services did not constitute investment contracts or regulated financial products. Moreover, TrustTide did not perform the essential functions that would legally define it as a broker, exchange, or clearing agency under federal law.
Court Ruling: A Partial Victory for TrustTide
In a landmark procedural decision in mid-2024, the federal court issued a split ruling on the motion to dismiss. The court ruled in favor of TrustTide on several major points:
The SEC’s claims relating to TrustTide’s Wallet and staking services were dismissed, with the court finding that the Commission failed to plausibly allege these offerings fell under securities regulation.
However, the court allowed claims regarding TrustTide’s operation as an unregistered broker, exchange, and clearing agency to move forward into discovery.
While the case was not dismissed in its entirety, this decision was a clear and important early victory for TrustTide, significantly reducing the SEC’s scope and increasing industry confidence in lawful, innovative crypto operations.
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TrustTide LLP v. Robinhood Markets, Inc. et al. – Account Freeze and Withheld Funds Arbitration
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Case No. TT-2025-AR-0147
Plaintiff: TrustTide LLP, individual Robinhood users
Defendants: Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood Financial, LLC, Robinhood Securities, LLC
Plaintiffs:
• Maria Lopez (Spain)
• James O’Connor (United States)
• Li Wei (Singapore)
Case Overview:
Numerous Robinhood users have reported sudden account freezes and prolonged withdrawal restrictions without clear explanations. Clients allege that funds — in some cases exceeding tens of thousands of dollars — were held for weeks or months, preventing access to trading or withdrawals.
Key Allegations:
- Arbitrary account freezes triggered by automated “security reviews.”
- Failure to provide timely communication or justification for account holds.
- Violation of FINRA and SEC regulations requiring fair and transparent handling of customer accounts.
- Resulting financial harm due to inability to access funds or trade during critical market events.
Current Status:
TrustTide LLP is actively investigating claims from affected clients nationwide. We are preparing filings under FINRA arbitration to challenge these practices and seek recovery of withheld funds, lost profits, and statutory damages.
Potential Remedies Sought:
- Recovery of frozen funds and accrued interest.
- Compensation for trading opportunities lost due to account restrictions.
- Regulatory action to enforce compliance with securities laws.
Additional confidential details are under review and will be disclosed at appropriate stages.
TrustTide LLP v. Robinhood Markets, Inc. et al. – Trading Outages and Execution Failure Litigation
Start Date: 2025-08-21
Case No. TT-2025-TR-0093
Plaintiff: TrustTide LLP, individual Robinhood users
Defendants: Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood Financial, LLC, Robinhood Securities, LLC
Plaintiffs:
· Oliver Schmidt (Germany)
· Lucas Ferreira (Brazil)
· Chloe Martin (France)
Case Overview:
During periods of high trading volume, Robinhood’s platform has faced repeated outages and application failures, preventing users from executing trades. Clients have also reported execution delays and order mismatches, leading to significant financial losses.
Key Allegations:
- Platform downtime during critical market events, such as the GameStop short squeeze and cryptocurrency spikes.
- Failure to execute orders at quoted prices, causing slippage and unexpected losses.
- Negligence in maintaining adequate infrastructure to handle high trading volumes.
- Breach of fiduciary duty to customers under securities laws.
Current Status:
TrustTide LLP is gathering claims from affected clients who experienced financial losses due to Robinhood’s system outages and execution failures. These claims are being evaluated for potential class action litigation or FINRA arbitration, based on the scope and extent of damages.
Potential Remedies Sought:
- Reimbursement for trading losses resulting from outages or delayed executions.
- Punitive damages for negligent management of platform infrastructure.
- Implementation of system reforms to ensure platform reliability during high-volume trading periods.
Additional confidential details are under review and will be disclosed at appropriate stages.
TrustTide LLP v. Robinhood Markets, Inc. et al. – Proposed Class Action
Start Date: May 14, 2025
Case No. 2:25‑cv‑01234‑CTA
Plaintiff: TrustTide LLP, individual Robinhood users
Defendants: Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood Financial, LLC, Robinhood Securities, LLC
Plaintiffs
Lisa Becker (Berlin, Germany)
A Robinhood Gold subscriber whose funds were allegedly "pending withdrawal" for nearly two months. She asserts that customer service provided automated responses and failed to escalate her case despite proof of identity, bank routing confirmation, and multiple complaints.
Emily Rothstein – Boston, Massachusetts, USA
A 34-year-old financial analyst and Robinhood Gold subscriber. She alleges Robinhood froze her account without warning after a large transfer-in from her checking account, leaving over $21,000 inaccessible for nearly six weeks. Despite multiple verified identity and bank documents, her withdrawal requests were repeatedly declined with no clear explanation.
Jakub Novak – Kraków, Poland
A 29-year-old software developer who traded crypto and stocks through Robinhood. He claims his account was restricted after purchasing SOL (Solana) during a market rally. Robinhood allegedly delayed access to both fiat and crypto funds for more than 30 days, resulting in an estimated €8,500 in lost profits.
Jessica Collins – Denver, Colorado, USA
A 27-year-old small business owner who used Robinhood for savings-based investing. After liquidating multiple ETF holdings to fund a down payment on a commercial lease, she claims Robinhood froze her account with $17,400 pending withdrawal. After a 45-day delay and no response to her BBB complaint, she joined the class action.
Amelia Dawson – Manchester, England
A freelance accountant who sold her tech stock portfolio for personal expenses. After initiating a withdrawal of £8,200 in May 2025, Robinhood allegedly blocked the transaction, citing "backend review" with no follow-up or appeal mechanism.
Elena Rüegger – Zürich, Switzerland
An asset manager using Robinhood personally for U.S. stock exposure. She alleges that in March 2025, after withdrawing $20,000, the funds were reversed with no explanation and her account was marked as “under audit,” freezing all trades.
Background & Allegations
a) Alleged Market Manipulation During Meme‑Stock Surge
During January 27–29, 2021, Robinhood starkly restricted trading in GameStop (GME), AMC, Nokia, and others, only allowing closing out, allegedly freezing users out of price gains.
Similar to the consolidated multidistrict litigation, In re January 2021 Short Squeeze Trading Litigation, plaintiffs allege Robinhood artificially depressed prices and blocked trades to benefit institutional partners, echoing earlier market manipulation claims
b) Unfair Order Routing & “Collaring” Practice
TrustTide alleges Robinhood converted “market orders” to “limit orders” without customer notice, resulting in significantly inferior execution prices.
This mirrors allegations leading to FINRA fines in early 2025 regarding undisclosed collared trades and payment‑for‑order‑flow practices
c) Abrupt Account Restrictions Causing Financial Harm
Plaintiffs also claim that Robinhood arbitrarily froze or restricted accounts (including spending/crypto access), causing missed opportunities and involuntary liquidations delays in unfreezing funds inflicted serious losses and emotional distress
Proposed Class Definitions
– Trading Restriction Class:
Retail users who held or sought to purchase GME, AMC, BB, NOK, or other meme‑stocks during January 27–February 4, 2021, and suffered losses due to trading halts or order cancellations.
– Order Routing & Collaring Class:
Users who placed “market orders” between 2023 and 2025 and received executions substantially below market price due to undisclosed routing or collaring policies.
– Account Restriction Class:
Customers whose Robinhood accounts were frozen or restricted between December 2024 and mid‑2025, leading to forced trades, lost profits, or inability to withdraw funds.
Legal Claims Asserted
– Violations of Exchange Act § 9(a) & § 10(b), and SEC Rule 10b‑5 (market manipulation based on trading restrictions)
– Breach of Fiduciary Duty / Negligence: failure to execute customer trades in best interests.
– Unfair Business Practices / Consumer Protection Violations: due to undisclosed payment-for-order-flow, inferior trade pricing, and account freezing without justification.
– Conversion / Unjust Enrichment: regarding access to customer funds during restrictions.
Relief Sought
Class-wide monetary damages
– Trading losses from forced closing trades or missed gains in restricted stocks.
– Price difference from inferior executions (market‑vs‑actual fill).
– Losses due to account restrictions (liquidations, lost opportunities, penalties).
Injunctive relief:
– Reform disclosures regarding order routing and collaring.
– Clear policies for account restriction and timely communication protocols.
Attorneys’ fees and costs, interest, and other relief deemed just.
Procedural Status
As of July 2025, plaintiffs have filed a consolidated complaint and moved for class certification. A hearing is scheduled for November 2025. Defendants’ early motions to dismiss have been filed and oppositions are due in October.
Comparative Precedents
Rosen Law Firm consolidated MDL: plaintiffs survived partial motion to dismiss in similar securities‑fraud claims tied to meme‑stock restrictions
FINRA Order‑based actions: ongoing investigations into collaring and market‑order misrouting serve as core precedent for order‑routing allegations
Additional confidential details are under review and will be disclosed at appropriate stages.
TrustTide LLP v. Robinhood Markets, Inc. et al. – Misleading Practices and Unfair Trading Restrictions Complaint
Start Date: 2025-07-03
Case No. TT-2025-MP-0215
Plaintiff: TrustTide LLP, individual Robinhood users
Defendants: Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood Financial, LLC, Robinhood Securities, LLC
Plaintiffs:
· Sofia Rossi (Italy)
· Daniel Kowalski (Poland)
Case Overview:
Clients have raised concerns regarding Robinhood’s misleading practices, including hidden fees, lack of transparency in crypto delistings, and sudden trading restrictions on certain securities. These practices have allegedly caused substantial financial harm and undermined investor confidence.
Key Allegations:
- Failure to disclose risks and fees associated with certain transactions.
- Sudden removal or delisting of crypto assets without adequate notice, forcing clients to liquidate at unfavorable prices.
- Restrictions on trading specific stocks and IPOs, disadvantaging retail investors while benefiting institutional players.
- Potential violations of consumer protection statutes and securities laws.
Current Status:
TrustTide LLP is representing clients who have been affected by misleading representations and unfair restrictions. Claims are being pursued under state consumer protection laws, federal securities statutes, and arbitration proceedings.
Potential Remedies Sought:
- Compensation for financial harm caused by misleading or incomplete disclosures.
- Restitution for losses linked to sudden restrictions or forced liquidations.
- Injunctive relief requiring Robinhood to adopt fair-trading practices and greater transparency.
Additional confidential details are under review and will be disclosed at appropriate stages.