Commodities

Compliance Consulting
Commodities Litigation

Compliance Consulting

The attorneys of Cosgrove Law, LLC have a unique knowledge and understanding of state and federal commodity regulations and exemptions, with an emphasis in the area of precious metals. Our firm is a member of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets and recently published a 500 page, nationally recognized 50 state commodities survey. Our attorneys regularly provide advice to commodity dealers about relevant state and federal regulations and assist in internal review of company procedures. As part of our firm’s compliance services, we are also available to conduct audit procedures or assist in developing an audit program to ensure ongoing compliance.

Commodities Enforcement Defense

Cosgrove Law, LLC represents commodity retailers and wholesalers in litigation and investigations arising from alleged violation of federal and state commodities laws. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and state agencies have the ability to bring enforcement actions against commodity dealers to protect consumers from fraud, manipulation and abusive practices related to the sale of commodities. Because the attorneys of Cosgrove Law, LLC understand the nuances and complexity of commodity regulations, we have the ability and wherewithal to defend commodity dealers against such actions.

Commodities Litigation

The attorneys of Cosgrove Law, LLC represent investors and industry members of all facets of the commodity industry in arbitrations, mediation, lawsuits and administrative actions before the National Futures Association (NFA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), state regulators and the exchanges. Our attorneys have experience in defending customers, institutions and individuals in disciplinary proceedings, investigations and appeals with respect to matters brought by the NFA and state and self-regulatory organizations. We have an extensive practice handling matters for precious metal dealers and retailers.