John Pacenti
October 21, 2014 | Daily Business Review
On Trial's Eve, Rothstein Feeder Fund Owner Agrees to SEC SettlementOn the eve of trial, the SEC reached a settlement with George Levin, the owner of the main feeder fund for Scott Rothstein's $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme.
By John Pacenti
2 minute read
October 20, 2014 | Daily Business Review
In Shakedown Scam Thousands of Victims Were Coerced to Pay Fees for Nonexistent MerchandiseA Peruvian man has been convicted of running a shakedown scam threatening Spanish-speaking victims in the United States.
By John Pacenti
2 minute read
October 20, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Judge Nixes $83M Settlement With Developers of Failed Fontainebleau Las VegasA federal bankruptcy judge in Miami rejected the proposal, partly because it would have protected Aventura's Soffer family from other recovery efforts by contractors on the unfinished project.
By John Pacenti
4 minute read
October 17, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Broker Pleads Guilty in Rothstein Ponzi SchemeA Miami stockbroker has pleaded guilty for helping generate business for disbarred attorney Scott Rothstein's $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme.
By John Pacenti
1 minute read
October 16, 2014 | Daily Business Review
U.S. District Judge Gold Formally RetiresSenior U.S. District Judge Alan S. Gold retires after presiding over some of the Southern District's biggest cases.
By John Pacenti
4 minute read
October 15, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Claims Flowing Again in BP Oil Spill CaseA Sarasota law firm says claims for the BP oil spill are finally starting to be processed again following the British company's efforts to undo a class-action settlement agreement.
By John Pacenti
4 minute read
October 14, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Wrongful Death Case Against Tribe Members Takes Unusual TwistPlaintiffs are no longer on the winning side in the wrongful DUI death case against two Miccosukee tribe members.
By John Pacenti
3 minute read
October 13, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Whistleblower Attorneys Sue State Juvenile Detention ContractorThree Fort Lauderdale-area law firms are spearheading a False Claims Act lawsuit against a company that runs several juvenile detention facilities in Florida.
By John Pacenti
5 minute read
October 10, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Ex-TD Banker Indicted in Scott Rothstein FraudFrank Spinosa has been charged with fraud conspiracy for allegedly taking bribe money from Scott Rothstein in his $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme.
By John Pacenti
5 minute read
October 10, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Hedge Fund Exec Agrees to Testify Against Ex-Boss in Rothstein Fraud SEC CaseA hedge fund executive has agreed to testify against his ex-boss in a Securities and Exchange Commission case tied to the Scott Rothstein scam.
By John Pacenti
2 minute read
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