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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, […]
May 16, 2024
Generational Dynamics: The Future for Bill Scherer’s Firm Is Bright
If you make a list of the biggest legal cases in South Florida during the past 50 years, expect William R. Scherer Jr.’s name to dot the list. “Bill” Scherer represented George W. Bush in the Bush vs. Gore recount, served as general counsel of the North Broward Hospital District for seven years, knew Scott […]
May 16, 2024
Janine McGuire: South Florida Business & Wealth Prestigious Women’s Award Recipient
Janine McGuire, partner at Conrad & Scherer, has achieved a significant milestone in her career by receiving the SFBW Prestigious Women’s Award. This honor, presented by South Florida Business & Wealth, highlights influential women who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, philanthropy, and community service. Janine’s dedication to her clients and her ongoing mentorship have made […]
Apr 29, 2024
Pathways to Careers in Law Program Teaches Real-Life Lessons
A group of 14 high school students from Fort Lauderdale High School’s Law Magnet program, recently received a real-life lesson in law during a behind-the-scenes tour of the Conrad & Scherer offices and the Federal Courthouse. The students are participants of the 2024 Conrad & Scherer Pathways to Careers in Law program, a collaboration between […]
