Mills v. Butler Snow LLP et al

  1. May 26, 2021

    Indictments In Timber Ponzi Scam May Boost Receiver's Case

    A federal receiver's longtime effort to recoup millions of dollars for victims of a massive timber scam may get a push with new criminal charges against two alleged players in the scheme who are connected to Baker Donelson.

  2. May 17, 2021

    Timber Scam Victim Says Baker Donelson Lured Him In

    A former Baker Donelson client who lost money in a scam allegedly facilitated by firm members told a Mississippi federal judge Monday that he skipped his typical due diligence on the deal because it was pitched by Baker lawyers he knew.

  3. May 05, 2021

    Baker Donelson Loses Bid To Shake Timber Scam Suit

    Baker Donelson, along with a firm partner and a Baker lobbyist, suffered another setback Wednesday in a federal case in Mississippi accusing them of aiding — and profiting from — a $100 million timber scam.

  4. January 13, 2020

    Receiver Says Baker Donelson Must Face Timber Scam Suit

    A court-appointed receiver for a timber mill business in Mississippi embroiled in Ponzi scheme allegations is defending her suit against Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, contending she can sue the firm now because she also represents the business' investors.

  5. December 20, 2019

    Baker Donelson Says It Doesn't Belong In Timber Scam Suit

    Any alleged wrongdoings committed by a Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC board member and a firm lobbyist involving a massive timber business Ponzi scam were unrelated to their work at the firm, Baker Donelson said Friday in a bid to shake off a receiver's Mississippi federal court complaint.

  6. November 12, 2019

    Baker Donelson Atty Accused Of Lying For Loan Before Ch. 11

    A director at Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC borrowed more than $81,000 to insure trucks in a floundering shipping business just hours after the venture filed for Chapter 11, a Michigan financing company told a Mississippi federal bankruptcy court.

  7. November 05, 2019

    Baker Donelson Director Seeks Ch. 7 Cover From Ponzi Suit

    A member of the board of directors at Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Mississippi, asking to hit the pause button on allegations that he had been involved in propping up a Ponzi scheme.

  8. September 13, 2019

    Butler Snow Can't Push Timber Scam Claims To Arbitration

    Butler Snow LLP and its business development subsidiary can't head to arbitration to deal with accusations that they helped a now-imprisoned client pull off a massive timber business Ponzi scam, a Mississippi judge has ruled.

Hello! I'm Law360's automated support bot.

How can I help you today?

For example, you can type:
  • I forgot my password
  • I took a free trial but didn't get a verification email
  • How do I sign up for a newsletter?
Ask a question!