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Ian M. Ross | Stumphauzer & Sloman, P.L.
Ian has extensive experience defending public and private corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, directors, and officers in federal securities claims, state securities actions, shareholder derivative suits, breach of fiduciary duty actions, and claims arising out of complex commercial transactions. He also defends national manufacturers, retailers, and telecommunication companies in consumer class actions, including claims brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. His governmental practice includes representing clients in connection with investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Ian previously served as a member of Greenberg Traurig’s eDiscovery group, and has handled and coordinated complex multijurisdictional and multinational discovery matters, including document collections, reviews, and productions.
Represented corporations, banks, directors and officers, national consulting firms, and accounting firms in contract and tort actions in federal and state court. Obtained affirmative rulings on these cases before trial on motions to dismiss and/or summary judgment motions.
Obtained permanent injunction against investors seeking to pursue $100 million FINRA arbitration against broker‑dealer, affirmed by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Pictet Overseas Inc. v. Helvetia Trust, 905 F.3d 1183 (11th Cir. 2018); see also Trusts Can’t Revive $101.8M Arbitration Claim At 11th Circuit, available at https://www.law360.com/articles/1085791.
Represented television studio defending tortious interference claims for $50 million in federal jury trial in which judge granted defendant’s Rule 50 motion following plaintiff’s presentation of its case.
Obtained dismissal of majority of claims over $80 million of notes filed against financial institution brought by noteholder for breaches of duty and negligence.; See FBK Associates v. Suntrust Bank, 2014 WL 12514898 (S.D. Fla. Jan. 16, 2014) (dismissing majority of noteholder claims); FBK Associates v. Suntrust Bank, 2014 WL 12514899 (S.D. Fla. Nov. 18, 2014) (granting motion for partial judgment on the pleadings against noteholder); see also SunTrust Ducks Claims Over $80 M Notes Enforcement, available at https://www.law360.com/articles/502321/suntrust-ducks-claims-over-80m-notes-enforcement.
Represented Lennar Corporation in federal and state court and established personal jurisdiction against foreign manufacturer producing and selling drywall for American homes. ("How They Won It: Greenberg Sticks It to Chinese Drywall Co.," Law360, October 23, 2012).
Represented investment advisors and broker-dealers in professional liability and tort actions in federal court, state court, and in FINRA arbitrations relating to private placement securities and investment portfolio recommendations.
Represented corporations, directors and officers, and accounting firms in federal securities class actions and state securities actions brought by shareholders or former investors, including shareholder derivative actions, claims under state Blue Sky securities laws, and common law fraud and misrepresentation actions.
Represented public company, its former officers, and private equity company in state securities action brought by an investor relating to purported misrepresentations made in connection with a $25M private placement. See J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC v. Geveran Investments Limited, 224 So. 3d 316 (Fla. 5th DCA 2017).
Represented OPKO Health Inc. in holding off four putative class actions challenging the announced merger of OPKO and Bio-Reference Laboratories, After expedited discovery, the parties came to agreement on a memorandum of understanding on a disclosure-based settlement that allowed OPKO and Bio-Reference to complete their transaction, which was subsequently approved by shareholders. See Tight Timeline Didn’t Disrupt Trio in $1.5 B Deal, available at https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/almID/1202756905626/ (2016).
Held off a shareholder class action to enjoin a merger, allowing for the sale of Prolor Biotech, Inc., an Israeli-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing longer-acting proprietary versions of already approved therapeutic proteins. Plaintiffs’ claims were dismissed with prejudice (2014).
Represented former officer of national consulting firm in dismissal of shareholder derivative claims in federal court against corporation’s officers and directors. Oakland County Employees’ Retirement System v. Massaro, 772 F. Supp. 2d 973 (N.D. Ill. 2011); Oakland County Employees’ Retirement System v. Massaro, 736 F. Supp. 2d 1181 (N.D. Ill. 2010).
Represented Big Four accounting firm in dismissal of "holder" claims asserted by former shareholders of a consumer finance company, as well affirmance of that dismissal on appeal. Dloogatch v. Brincat, 396 Ill. App. 3d 842 (Ill. App. 2009).
Represented national companies in litigation arising out of federal and state consumer protection statutes, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Experience includes representing companies in a variety of industries, including retail, telecommunications, online retailing, food and beverage, sports and fitness, and home appliances.
Defeated class certification in national class action brought against sports and fitness company. See Powell v. YouFit Health Clubs, LLC, 2019 WL 926131 (S.D. Fla. Jan. 14, 2019) (denying class certification); Powell v. YouFit Health Clubs, LLC, 2019 WL 926131 (S.D. Fla. Feb. 22, 2019) (denying motion for reconsideration).
Represented international retailer in TCPA class action where the district court judge granted summary judgment in defendants’ favors after concluding that messages were not sent in violation of the TCPA. See Ramos v. Hopele of Fort Lauderdale, LLC, et al., 334 F. Supp. 3d 1262 (S.D. Fla. 2018).
Successfully compelled arbitration of TCPA class action brought against national food and beverage company. See Greenberg v. Doctors Associates, Inc., 338 F. Supp. 3d 1280 (S.D. Fla. 2018).
Represented corporations, directors, officers, and accounting firms in investigations conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, and in matters involving insider trading, allegations of misappropriation and fraud, internal control (SOX and SAS 70) audits, and financial restatements relating to complex accounting issues.
Represented directors and officers in pre-suit investigation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Throughout his career, Ian has worked actively on pro bono matters, representing refugees seeking asylum in removal proceedings in immigration court. He has represented clients from Burundi, Kenya, Mexico, Venezuela, Honduras, and Russia, among others. He has been recognized by Americans for Immigrant Justice as a Pro Bono Hero. See http://www.aijustice.org/ian_ross.
Panelist, Negotiating eDiscovery Requirements and Requests, ACEDS South Florida Chapter (Nov. 6, 2018).
Litigation Overview, Florida (PLI State Q&A), Practical Law Litigation, Thomson Reuters (2018).
Panelist, Potential Litigation Pitfalls in Transactional Documents, Hoffman Professional Center (2016).
Courts Signal a Change in Tone on Disclosure-Only Settlements in M&A Litigation, American Bar Association, YLD Business Law Newsletter (2015).
The End of Say on Pay Litigation?, American Bar Association, YLD Business Law Newsletter (2013).
Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers "Rising Star"

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