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Good news for the Hospitality Industry! Serial Plaintiff’s days may be numbered.
On November 19, 2020, the Honorable Brenda K. Sannes, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of New York issued an order dismissing 20 of serial Plaintiff Deborah Laufer’s cases without prejudice. This victory has major implications for the hospitality industry, as Laufer brought suit against hundreds of hotels, many of which are […] More
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP Colorado Office Wins 16 Day Bench Trial Successfully Defending a Competitor’s Lawsuit Against Its Two Founders and Their Subsequent Employer in D&O Litigation
On October 26, 2020, Colorado managing partner, Derek Anderson, secured a complete defense verdict for the firm’s clients in a case between competitors in a dispute involving directors and officers. The case involved claims for breach of restrictive covenants, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, and permanent injunctive relief. The firm defended two […] More
All-Remote Win for the Defense on a Motion to Dismiss
We hope that you all are doing well and are adjusting to your new work environment, whether it be working exclusively from home or a hybrid arrangement with some time spent in the office. Just a few months ago, no one would have thought that virtual Court appearances, depositions and mediations would become the norm. […] More
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg’s Florida Office Has Relocated
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg’s Florida office has relocated. Our new address is SunTrust International Center, One Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 1950, Miami, Florida 33131. More
Risk Management in the Era of COVID-19
One of our biggest challenges in dealing with COVID-19 is adapting traditional methods of limiting liability and risk transfer to our new environment. Contracting parties have long looked to provisions such as force majeure, limitations of liability, and indemnification to help manage risk. Here, let’s examine special considerations for those risk-avoidance mechanisms in the COVID-19 […] More
WSSLLP Texas Office Legal Malpractice Trial Win Affirmed by Fifth Circuit
On September 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a trial court victory in a legal malpractice case obtained by WSSLLP Houston Managing Partner Martin Schexnayder. The case, which involved issues of conflict of interest and breach of fiduciary duty against a national employment law firm, was tried before Hon. Al […] More
