United Central Bank Borrower Declared a Fugitive
Recently, a federal judge in Chicago declared Boca Raton developer Atul Bisaria a fugitive after he failed to appear for his arraignment on numerous criminal charges. In 2012, U.S. attorneys [...]
President’s Visit to PortMiami Could Mean More Dollars For Federal Infrastructure Projects
On March 29, President Obama flew to South Florida for a tour of PortMiami and to deliver a speech promoting more private investment in public infrastructure projects. The President proposed [...]
WSH Attorneys Recognized as Florida SuperLawyers
Florida SuperLawyers recently revealed its list of “SuperLawyers” and “Rising Stars” for 2013; each year, the magazine rates outstanding attorneys from more than seventy [...]
Major Banks Obtain Dismissal of Multiple Counts in Libor Case
On March 29, sixteen national financial institutions scored a major victory in federal court when U.S. District Court Judge Naomi Rice Buchwald dismissed several claims in private lawsuits [...]
John J. Quick, Of Counsel to WSH, Elected President of the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library
On November 13, WSH attorney John J. Quick was elected President of the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library. John will serve as President until November 2014. Founded in 1974, the Friends of [...]
Tiara Condominium: The Final Chapter in the Economic Loss Rule in Florida?
In 1987, the Florida Supreme Court decided the seminal case of Florida Power & Light Co. v. Westinghouse Elec. Corp., 510 So. 2d 899 (Fla. 1987), which marked the beginning of what would [...]
Supreme Court Tightens Definition of “Supervisor” in Title VII Employment Discrimination Claims
On June 24, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that limits the definition of a “supervisor” as it relates to employer liability in harassment claims brought under Title VII of the [...]
WSH Broward Office Welcomes Two New Associates
WSH is pleased to announce the addition of two associates to the Firm. Sonja C. Darby and Mia R. Martin. Joining our Community Association, Club & Resort Practice Group, Sonja represents [...]
The Right of Private Individuals to Video and Photograph Public Employees
In the era of ubiquitous cell phone cameras and social media usage, public employees need to be mindful of the law as it pertains to the rights of citizens to monitor public employees at work. [...]
WSH Attorneys Michael Popok and Mitch Burnstein Obtain Judgment for Large Bank in Commercial Foreclosure Action, Erasing $95M in Damages for Borrower
On December 17, WSH attorneys Michael S. Popok, Mitchell J. Burnstein, and Eric P. Hockman obtained a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and Voluntary Dismissal for United Central Bank in a 3-year [...]
