JAMES B. SHAW, JOHANNES EIJMBERTS, and LORNE MORRIS Individually and On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, vs The AM Wealth Management Group of Raymond James & Bill Stenger & Joel Burstein & Ariel Quiros

News & Updates

Fraud case at ski resort embroils People’s United Bank

May 26, 2016

SEC Receiver Sues Financial Firm Quiros Used For Investor Funds

May 26, 2016

EB-5 INVESTORS SEEK CLASS-ACTION CERTIFICATION

January 04, 2017

SETTLEMENTS IN EB-5 CASE LEAVE QUIROS STANDING ALONE

January 08, 2017

Federal Judge OKs $150 Million EB-5 Settlement

April 22, 2017

Lawsuit: Jay Peak attorneys got $25,000 ‘kickbacks’ for each new investor

September 25, 2017

Investors ask judge to rule on receivership for Vermont EB-5 Regional Center

October 23, 2017

EB-5 investors pursue lawsuit against People’s United Bank

November 02, 2017

Quiros, SEC can’t agree on damages in EB-5 fraud case

November 09, 2017

Jay Peak Investor Suit Stayed Pending Related Settlements

January 16, 2018

Quiros says state EB-5 officials have ‘unclean hands’

March 30, 2018

Russell Barr seeks to intervene in state case against Ariel Quiros

May 28, 2018

State settles EB-5 fraud case with Quiros for $2M; Stenger for $100k

July 12, 2018

Notice Of Termination - Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development Regional Centre

July 03, 2018

Ski area developers to pay in immigrant investor fraud case

July 12, 2018

Stenger speaks out about EB-5 mess

July 17, 2018

The promise of millions EB-5 brought to Vermont is dead, 200 investors at risk

July 17, 2018

Missing from state’s EB-5 debacle: An apology

July 19, 2018

The Deeper Dig: EB-5 cleanup leaves investors anxious

July 21, 2018

Von Trapp Brewery so far unaffected by closure of Vermont EB-5 center

July 20, 2018

A paltry payment for a massive fraud

August 05, 2018

Towns value Quiros’ properties well below state’s $2M settlement figure

August 08, 2018

Lawyer: Ex-Jay Peak owner penned self-serving letter before fraudulent sale

August 09, 2018

Receiver plans to sell Jay Peak by next summer, hits brake on Burke sale

August 13, 2018

Burke Resort Needs More Jobs Prior To Sale; Jay Peak Should Sell By Next Summer

August 17, 2018

Jay Peak Receiver Settles Tax Dispute With Vermont Town

August 20, 2018

Snowmaking Upgrades Considered For Burke Mountain

August 28, 2018

State appeals EB-5 Regional Center notice of termination by USCIS

September 05, 2018

Quiros’ broker reaches $80K settlement in EB-5 fraud case

September 07, 2018

SEC Fines Ex-Raymond James Branch Manager for Role in EB-5 Fraud: Enforcement

September 07, 2018

Governor’s office, agency attorneys dispute release of EB-5 records

September 23, 2018

EB-5 Director: Audits of Jay Peak Discouraged

September 23, 2018

EB-5 investors keep alive bid to intervene in case against Quiros, Stenger

September 25, 2018

Stenger backers upset over blown surprise for birthday bash

September 24, 2018

Transparency, justice still needed in EB-5 fraud

September 26, 2018

Candidate Willhoit on EB-5 scandal

September 29, 2018

State blocking questioning of top EB-5 officials over role in scandal

October 04, 2018

Resorts get ready for ski season

October 08, 2018

Lawsuit filed in EB-5 fraud case at Jay Peak

October 09, 2018

Jay Peak receiver proposes settlement with Quiros as fees top $5 million

October 24, 2018

Federal judge blocks questioning of top state EB-5 officials, for now

November 06, 2018

As Big Firms Gobble Up Ski Resorts, Are Burke and Jay on the Menu?

November 14, 2018

Burke snowmaking boost hinges on processing investors’ green cards

November 25, 2018

Jay Peak receiver comes under fire for settlement that would shield Quiros

December 11, 2018

VTDigger brings lawsuit over state’s refusal to release EB-5 records

January 04, 2019

Jay peak on the market within a few weeks

January 09, 2019

Jay Peak receiver presses ahead with resort’s sale

January 13, 2019

Quiros to receive $800,000 from insurance settlement in Jay Peak case

January 16, 2019

Burke land sales bring in $500,000 for EB-5 cleanup

February 24, 2019

Vermont to release 1.5 million documents on EB-5 fraud case

March 11, 2019

Jay Peak receiver argues Saint Saveur Valley Resorts owes $80M in EB-5 fraud

March 11, 2019

Tom Evslin: The state’s failure in EB-5 By Commentary

March 12, 2019

VTDigger.org settles with state over batch of EB-5 records

March 14, 2019

Quiros’ former legal team seeks to nix $837,500 insurance payout

March 19, 2019

Company Denies Responsibility for Vermont Ski Resort Fraud

March 19, 2019

Receiver Going After Former Jay Peak Owner In EB-5 Suit

March 23, 2019

Judge tosses proposed class-action EB-5 suit against People’s Bank, for now

March 29, 2019

Shumlin, in court filing, rebuts ‘dirty hands’ claim in Jay Peak case

April 08, 2019

Judge OKs insurance payments of more than $1 million to Quiros and Stenger

April 10, 2019

Investor attorney takes on state, twice, in EB-5 cases before Vermont Supreme Court

April 16, 2019

EB-5 in court, drug crackdown, Burlington immigration

April 17, 2019

Three years on, no criminal charges in Jay Peak fraud

April 28, 2019

Burke Mountain land deal nixed over Act 250 concerns

May 06, 2019

Receiver sues Jay Peak EB-5 developer’s attorney and law firm over alleged misconduct

May 15, 2019

Criminal charges expected this week in Jay Peak EB-5 fraud

May 21, 2019

Charges Coming in Kingdom Con

May 21, 2019

Quiros indictment sets stage for battle over state’s role in EB-5 fraud

May 22, 2019

The Latest: Prosecutor says ski resort execs, others lied

May 22, 2019

Bill Kelly — Ariel Quiros’ behind-the-scenes man in the EB-5 fraud

May 26, 2019

Jay Peak receiver Goldberg suing Quiros law firm

May 28, 2019

How a Vermont biotech project triggered federal fraud charges

June 02, 2019

Jay Peak receiver cans Stenger days after fraud indictment

May 31, 2019

Jay Peak’s receiver nears $6M in fees, expenses, for EB-5 cleanup

June 05, 2019

Four Investors Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges Involving Vermont Biotech Company

June 12, 2019

Jay Peak receiver has $2.2M deal to sell Quiros’ condo at Trump Place

June 19, 2019

‘Hidden partner’ in EB-5 fraud comes forward

June 19, 2019

Jay Peak sale draws interest; Burke remains on hold

June 25, 2019

What's The Plan For The 'Pit' In The Middle Of Newport?

July 05, 2019

Quiros’ house in Newport latest sale as receiver keeps moving Quiros’ assets

July 09, 2019

Attorney for EB-5 investors gets OK to depose key Jay Peak insider

August 02, 2019

Receiver has deal for Quiros’ lot that new owner would turn into dog park

August 07, 2019

Former Quiros Lot In Jay May Become Dog Park

August 10, 2019

Federal judge issues gag order on gag order in EB-5 case

August 23, 2019

State EB-5 records missing

August 27, 2019

New records: ‘On EB5 you need to recognize Leahy and only Leahy’

September 03, 2019

Vail showing no interest, but competitors eye Jay Peak as sale process presses on

September 06, 2019

Criminal case to delay state auditor EB-5 report

September 10, 2019

A VTDigger Legal Fight Reveals That Key EB-5 Docs Are Missing

September 11, 2019

Alterra Mountain Co. eyes Jay Peak, Vail takes a pass

September 12, 2019

Schubart: Vermonters ready for an Ethics Commission that restores trust

September 17, 2019

Quiros’ lawyer ‘troubled’ by missing state documents

September 22, 2019

Feds slam state in affirming decision to close Vermont EB-5 center

October 01, 2019

Homeland Security rejects Vermont's attempt to reopen EB-5 Center

October 01, 2019

Vermont loses appeal on EB-5 regional center termination

October 01, 2019

Getting to the bottom of EB-5

September 30, 2019

Vermont’s appeal over visa center at heart of EB-5 fraud denied

October 02, 2019

US stands by decision to end Vermont’s immigrant investor program

October 02, 2019

Vermont Supreme Court deals blow to state in ruling over EB-5 lawsuit

October 04, 2019

Supreme Court allows investors to sue state over Jay Peak

October 04, 2019

EB-5 investors win Vt. Supreme Court appeal

October 04, 2019

VT Supreme Court: State government can't duck liability in Jay Peak EB-5 fraud

October 04, 2019

Vermont officials still working with defrauded EB-5 investors

October 11, 2019

Vt. Supreme Court deals blow to state in EB-5 suit

October 11, 2019

State presses to keep EB-5 center open despite blistering rebukes by feds

October 11, 2019

Vermont Regional Center to appeal closure by USCIS

October 14, 2019

Quiros files to move case out of Vermont, cites ‘inflammatory’ coverage

October 16, 2019

Receiver ‘hopeful’ for Jay Peak sale in 2020, but warns of ‘significant loss’ for investors

October 17, 2019

Pretty road for the moment; take it easy, Bernie

October 18, 2019

Two more EB-5 fraud defendants want federal trial moved

October 23, 2019

Stenger, Kelly join Quiros in seeking change of venue for EB-5 criminal trial

October 25, 2019

EB-5 investors seek to revive lawsuit against People’s United Bank

October 29, 2019

State makes longshot bids to overturn EB-5 rulings

October 28, 2019

Jay Peak's Stenger asks court to return his passport so he can earn money

November 15, 2019

Feds seek to keep EB-5 criminal fraud trial in Vermont

November 15, 2019

Jay Peak receiver takes USCIS to court over green card delays

November 20, 2019

Jay Peak receiver sues USCIS over 'green card' failure

November 26, 2019

Judge allows Stenger to travel to Canada and Japan for work

November 26, 2019

Goldberg seeks to quiz lawyers over alleged fraudulent sale of Jay Peak

November 29, 2019

Defendant Blasts Akerman Receiver’s $260M Legal Malpractice Lawsuit

December 02, 2019

Jay Peak receiver claims pre-Quiros owners aided and abetted fraud, wants attorneys deposed

December 06, 2019

Quiros’ ex-legal team slams Jay Peak receiver for ‘avarice’ in $260M suit

December 08, 2019

Feds to Miami Judge: Legal Malpractice Case Could Interfere With Jay Peak Grand Jury Probe

December 12, 2019

Prosecutors say Jay Peak receiver’s $260M suit could impede grand jury probe

December 15, 2019

Indictments and the closing of the state EB-5 program

December 18, 2019

Lawsuit alleging kickback scheme set to be first EB-5 case to go to trial

December 20, 2019

Kingdom Con defendants want trial moved; point to news coverage

December 20, 2019

Political connections taint EB-5 criminal case, defense attorney says

December 22, 2019

Defense Asks For Delay In EB-5 Case; Parties Argue Over Venue

December 23, 2019

Leahy: Criminal case in EB-5 scandal 'very appropriate'

December 26, 2019

Indictments, investor wins mark turning point in EB-5 scandal

January 02, 2020

Judge rejects bid by Quiros to move EB-5 fraud trial out of Vermont

January 29, 2020

Quiros, Stenger, Kelly weigh being tried together, or separately, in EB-5 fraud case

February 07, 2020

Kingdom Trail has $1M deal in the works to purchase 240-acre Quiros property

February 10, 2020

Attorneys for EB-5 defendants may seek to delay October trial

February 16, 2020

Quiros seeks dismissal of criminal fraud case

March 01, 2020

Jay voters pass budget items, await word on Jay Peak sale

March 03, 2020

Taxpayers to foot bill for Stenger’s legal team in EB-5 case

March 05, 2020

Ari Quiros Has Lawyer Problems

May 08, 2020

Taxpayers may fund Quiros’ defense as current legal team moves to exit fraud case

May 09, 2020

Judge finds Quiros ‘significantly in arrears’ in legal fees, releases attorney from case

May 12, 2020

Jay Peak Sale Process 'Substantially' Delayed Due to Pandemic

May 28, 2020

Accused fraudster Quiros hires new lawyer who has run into own legal problems

June 08, 2020

Jay Peak receiver’s bill for EB-5 cleanup now tops $8M

July 02, 2020

Quiros, cooperating with prosecutors, expects to plead guilty in EB-5 fraud case

July 10, 2020

Quiros ‘trying to do the right thing,’ his attorney says of expected guilty plea

July 10, 2020

Quiros set to enter guilty pleas Friday in EB-5 fraud case, faces up to 8 years

August 06, 2020

Quiros Plea Postponed

August 07, 2020

EB-5 fraud trial moved back; Stenger’s lawyers push to grill Quiros

August 07, 2020

Burke Mountain lawyer objects to decision to set resort’s value at $18.7 million

August 10, 2020

Quiros admits to federal crimes in EB-5 fraud

August 14, 2020

Quiros pleads guilty to Jay Peak EB-5-related fraud, faces 8 years

August 14, 2020

Miami Businessman Pleads Guilty in Vermont Ski Fraud Case

August 17, 2020

Burke Mountain ski area seeks to slash town assessment by 40 percent

August 18, 2020

Jay Peak loses bid to reduce tax bill by $1 million

August 26, 2020

Town rejects push by Burke Mountain ski resort to cut its property tax bill by 40%

September 02, 2020

Jay Peak seeks more than $60 million reduction in property tax bill

October 04, 2020

Federal prosecutor says Newport EB-5 fraud investigation still underway

October 10, 2020

VTDigger brings lawsuit over state’s latest denial of EB-5 records

November 02, 2020

ACLU & Cornell Law file lawsuit against State of Vermont over EB-5 records

October 29, 2020

Quiros, facing prison time in EB-5 fraud case, seeks OK to move to Puerto Rico

November 04, 2020

Vermont Seeks Land For New Newport Courthouse

November 02, 2020

Cost Of Burke Mountain, Jay Peak Receivership Approaches $8 Million

November 20, 2020