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WSS Obtains Complete Dismissal of Class Action Arising From Alleged $1.6 Billion GPB Ponzi Scheme
On December 14, 2020, Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg LLP’s New York office obtained the dismissal of all claims filed against its client in a securities fraud class action arising from the sale of securities totaling in excess of $1.6 billion. The case was heard before the Hon. Lewis A. Kaplan, United States District Court Judge […] More
WSSLLP’s Florida and New York Offices Team up to Win Important Appeal Ruling
WSSLLP successfully obtained an important ruling from the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department, affirming the dismissal of fiduciary duty claims against WSSLLP’s client, a securities broker-dealer. The case originated in a FINRA arbitration successfully defended by Florida partner Benjamin Biard; after WSSLLP obtained dismissal of the […] More
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
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
