John Pacenti
September 11, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Rothstein diamond trail spelled out in court papersCourt documents detail other diamond sales not addressed in charges against scamster Scott Rothstein's wife, Kim.
By John Pacenti
6 minute read
September 07, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Rothstein's wife Kim charged in connection with money-laundering effortKim Rothstein is accused of holding out on federal agents, by scheming to keep $1 million in jewelry, after they seized valuables when her husband Scott Rothstein's fraud scheme collapsed.
By John Pacenti
5 minute read
July 23, 2012 | Law.com
Appeals court affirms decision to toss BankAtlantic verdictAn appeals court rules U.S. District Judge Ursula Ungaro erred in a securities trial against BankAtlantic Bancorp but lets the final decision stand throwing out a jury verdict favoring shareholders.
By John Pacenti
4 minute read
May 02, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Disbarred attorney Michael J. McNerney faces civil securities fraud chargesCivil securities fraud charges have been filed against a disbarred Fort Lauderdale attorney who pleaded guilty for his role in the $1.25 billion Mutual Benefits viatical scam.
By John Pacenti
2 minute read
April 10, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Ex-Rothstein partner Steven Lippman charged with funneling money to McCain campaignSteven Lippman, the high-profile former partner of Scott Rothstein, was charged with funneling money from his bosses into the campaign coffers of 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain.
By John Pacenti
6 minute read
March 02, 2012 | Daily Business Review
New charges added to brothers in Mutual Benefits scamTwo principals charged in the Mutual Benefits viatical fraud face new charges in an indictment accusing them of running a $3 million health insurance fraud.
By John Pacenti
2 minute read
February 29, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Mutual Benefits viatical fraud principals charged with health care fraudTwo principals charged in the Mutual Benefits viatical fraud face new charges in an indictment accusing them of running a $3 million health insurance fraud.
By John Pacenti
2 minute read
September 28, 2011 | Texas Lawyer
$18 million Enfamil baby formula class action approvedA federal judge in Fort Lauderdale approved a class action settlement Monday in a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Enfamil Lipil baby formula worth up to $18.5 million.
By John Pacenti
4 minute read
July 21, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Barry Minkow sentenced to five years in prisonThe one-time Wall Street wunderkind turned ex-con and man of God was convicted of masterminding an online campaign against Lennar that depressed the Miami-based home-builder's share price.
By John Pacenti
6 minute read
March 31, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Barry Minkow pleads guilty to manipulating Lennar stockBarry Minkow pleaded guilty in federal court to securities fraud conspiracy for trying to manipulate the share price of Lennar. The agreement calls for Minkow to testify in related matters and even participate in undercover investigations.
By John Pacenti
7 minute read
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