0 results for 'Berger Singerman'
Mediation by Since-Deceased Greenberg Litigator Becomes Issue in Fla. Settlement
Two Adorno & Yoss attorneys involved in the legal and political battle over a multimillion-dollar Miami fire-rescue fee settlement claim that the late Henry Latimer suggested the controversial idea that only seven individual plaintiffs receive money to resolve the case. The deceased former judge, high-powered litigator and shareholder at Greenberg Traurig served as the mediator in the case. The settlement has boiled over into an embarrassing political controversy and has outraged city property owners.Deposition reveals Rothstein coveted Senate seat
Republican political operative Roger Stone testified in a deposition about his relationship with Scott Rothstein, which included a consulting partnership for public affairs.Victims of Alleged Law Firm Scam to Get $13.6 Million, but More Payouts May Follow
Victims of an alleged debt settlement scam run by a Florida law firm will get $13.6 million, or 25 percent of their losses, under a Friday court order. Broward Circuit Judge Ronald J. Rothschild approved the receiver's motion covering claims against the Hess Kennedy firm and affiliated companies. So far, the receiver in the case has recovered $18 million in assets from the shuttered law firm and is now going after $50 million in third-party claims. No criminal charges have been filed.Bankruptcy Trustee Settles With Former Rothstein Firm Lawyers Over Future Fees
The trustee in the bankruptcy case of Ponzi operator Scott Rothstein's defunct law firm has settled disputes with seven attorneys over future legal fees from cases they handled while employed at Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler. In motions filed Thursday, trustee Herbert Stettin seeks approval of agreements with Russell Adler and six attorneys who banded together when they left RRA: Gary Farmer, Steven Jaffe, Matthew Weissing, Brad Edwards, Mark Fistos and Seth Lehrman. Farmer said the total uncollected fees could exceed $10 million.Verdict Out on Whether Legal Team Gave Good Advice in Mark Foley E-Mail Case
Many attorneys are wondering whether disgraced former congressman Mark Foley and his advisers made the right choice by going public with the news that the former lawmaker is an alcoholic who was abused as a child, while others question his hiring a prominent criminal defense lawyer as his mouthpiece. It hasn't been confirmed whether Foley had sexual contact with any of the recipients of his e-mails or instant messages, but he could face charges relating to using the Internet to solicit sex with minors.Trending Stories
Insights and Strategies for Effective Succession Planning in AM Law 100 Firms
Brought to you by Gallagher
Download Now
State AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
Brought to you by LexisNexis®
Download Now
2024 ESI Risk Management & Litigation Readiness Report
Brought to you by Pagefreezer
Download Now
Creating a Culture of Compliance
Brought to you by Ironclad
Download Now