Oct 21, 2024

U.S. court upholds landmark jury verdict for victims of paramilitary violence in Colombia against Chiquita

In June, 2024, a federal court jury found banana giant Chiquita Brands International liable for financing the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), a brutal paramilitary death squad, and awarded 16 Plaintiffs’ whose loved ones were murdered by the AUC a total of $38 million, with each Plaintiff’s award being at or above two million […]

Sep 25, 2024

Tokenization Of Real-World Assets: Signals From The US House Committee On Financial Services

The Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies’ Bob Schwinger hosts a discussion with fellow Task Force members Don Irwin and Tyler Yagman. They identify the key takeaways from the House Financial Services Committee’s June 5th congressional hearing about the tokenization of real-world assets, its relation to cryptocurrency, and its potential to improve market […]

Sep 17, 2024

Six Conrad & Scherer Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers®

Conrad & Scherer, LLP is proud to announce that six attorneys were recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a prestigious recognition which highlights outstanding legal talent and represent the top 5% of lawyers across the United States.

Jun 27, 2024

Colombian Victims Win Historic Verdict Over Chiquita: Jury Finds Banana Company Liable for Financing Death Squads

After 17 years of litigation, victims of paramilitary violence in Colombia have secured a monumental win before a United States court. West Palm Beach, FL (June 10, 2024) – In a landmark ruling in the fight for human rights, a jury has found Chiquita Brands International liable for financing the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia […]

Jun 25, 2024

Conrad & Scherer’s Pathways to Careers in Law Reveals NSU Scholarship and Summer Intern

Yasmin Harebin (main photo), a rising senior in the Law Magnet program at Fort Lauderdale High, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2024 summer internship by the Conrad & Scherer Pathways to Careers in Law program. Harebin emerged as the top choice from a pool of 14 applicants and will have the opportunity […]

Jun 11, 2024

Conrad & Scherer News: Chiquita Brands International Ordered to pay $38.3 million to Colombia Families

The giant multinational corporation Chiquita Brands International has been ordered by a West Palm Beach federal jury to pay $38.3 million to the families of eight Colombian men who were killed by a paramilitary group in their own country. The plaintiffs alleged that Chiquita paid the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) nearly $2 million, […]