![]() Scott has authored numerous articles and chapters in trade publications concerning these matters, as well as lectured on these topics at trade conferences in New York and Chicago, before professional associations, and at New York University, Stern School of Business. He litigates and arbitrates all aspects of employment relationships, including claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, theft of trade secrets, breach of restrictive covenants, compliance with wage and hour laws, worker classification, and retaliation. He regularly counsels publicly-traded and privately-owned companies and senior executives in the negotiation and drafting of employment and separation agreements, particularly with regard to the role of restrictive covenants and protection of trade secrets. He routinely works with organizational clients to guide them through the myriad of federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern their businesses. Scott's employment and executive compensation practice involves transactional advice and formal dispute resolution. Representation of a financial institution in the foreclosure of a multi-million dollar portfolio of loans secured by commercial real estate that involved litigating contested claims and third-party actions and culminated in the sale of the distressed debt, while managing governmental, political and public relations issues.Following successful preliminary motion practice, resolution of a class action on behalf of a public corporation against which plaintiffs alleged fraud and breach of contract for.Multiple dismissals of claims alleging fraud and fraudulent transfer seeking damages and a constructive trust over more than $200 million in monies.Trial victory in New Jersey Superior Court for our medical technology client successfully asserting a breach of contract claim against its former marketing "partner".Recovery of 100% of principal and interest of a multi-million dollar loan despite the filing of an involuntary bankruptcy action designed to avoid a UCC auction of secured collateral through the sale of a premium Internet domain name that generated the then-highest recorded sale price in history.The Supreme Court, NY County dismissed the Complaint and ruled that our clients did not own more than 50% ownership interest, which was the threshold for transfer tax applicability. On behalf of a real estate developer, hotel operator and its beneficial owner, successfully won dismissal of a qui tam action, filed ostensibly on behalf of the State of New York, which involved the alleged failure to pay transfer taxes, plus fees and penalties, as part of our clients’ ownership interest in the development of a New York City hotel.Dismissal of a consumer deceptive and unfair trade practices lawsuit brought by the Florida Attorney General, following a three-year investigation and two years of litigation, which concluded with the Attorney General dismissing all claims and agreeing to a settlement with the defendant companies for a sum of less than one percent (1%) of the amount originally sought.Prosecution of a claim by a closely-held fragrance supplier to an international retailer against a competitor and its affiliates for breach of a non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreement following unsuccessful merger negotiations.Defense of a real estate development group of companies and their principals in over 50 separate lawsuits, including 2 class actions, involving claims of breach of contract and fraud.Scott represents clients in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, fraud and fraudulent inducement, fiduciary duty obligations, commercial real estate, and asset recovery. His clients are local and nationally known companies in the real estate, marketing, financial services, executive recruiting, professional services, transportation, retail and manufacturing industries, as well as owners of closely-held companies and individuals with the need for sophisticated representation. Scott's practice is devoted to the representation of clients in business disputes, often in the employment context, as well as providing advice to employers and senior executives regarding employment matters.
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