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Silver Law Group is currently investigating claims on behalf of clients who may have suffered losses after investing in Point Bonita Capital. We are also investigating whether Point Bonita Capital made false or misleading statements to investors and potential investors regarding its relationship to auto parts conglomerate First Brands, LLP. Point Bonita Capital is a trade finance-focused hedge fund manager based in New York. Leucadia Asset Management, a subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group, manages it. The fund invests in private corporate credit, specifically in short-dated receivables, which is a form of factoring where the fund purchases a company's accounts receivable. Jefferies is a 5.9% investor in the Point Bonita fund, according to a company press release. Point Bonita was a primary financier of First Brands, LLP. The fund purchased accounts receivable from First Brand’s clients, such as Walmart, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Auto Zone, and others, and payments would be directed to Point Bonita. In mid-September 2025, the payments to Point Bonita stopped. Amid reports of its off-balance-sheet financing, pledging collateral more than once, and potential liabilities as high as $50 billion, First Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 28, 2025.Silver Law Group is currently investigating claims on behalf of clients who may have suffered losses after investing in Point Bonita Capital. We are also investigating whether Point Bonita Capital made false or misleading statements to investors and potential investors regarding its relationship to auto parts conglomerate First Brands, LLP. Continue reading ›

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Silver Law Group is investigating claims on behalf of clients who lost money investing with Hedgehog Investments, a Utah-based company that raised millions of dollars from investors via promissory notes. Investors were promised their invested funds would be used to help growing companies obtain financing. In May 2025, the Utah Division of Securities issued an Emergency Order to Cease and Desist to Hedgehog Investments and various affiliated individuals and entities, including current and former Stronghold Capital Partners investment advisors Jason Stock, Jared Prazen, and Thiel Ruperto.Silver Law Group is investigating claims on behalf of clients who lost money investing with Hedgehog Investments, a Utah-based company that raised millions of dollars from investors via promissory notes. Investors were promised their invested funds would be used to help growing companies obtain financing. Continue reading ›

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If you invested in the 352 Capital Fund through Jefferies Financial Group Inc., contact Silver Law Group for a no-cost consultation at 800-975-4353 to discuss your potential options. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed indictments for fraud against two individuals over a fraudulent franchise scheme involving water purification vending machines. They were: Ryan Wear, the CEO of WaterStation, and Jordan Chirico, a former Jefferies Financial Group Inc., hedge fund manager charged with fraud for directing nearly $100 million in bonds. These individuals targeted retail investors, including veterans, who have lost over $200 million. The scheme involved selling water vending machines and placing them in areas where purified water was difficult to obtain. The water was sold by the gallon and was allegedly more profitable than other types of vending machines.If you invested in the 352 Capital Fund through Jefferies Financial Group Inc., contact Silver Law Group for a no-cost consultation at 800-975-4353 to discuss your potential options.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed indictments for fraud against two individuals over a fraudulent franchise scheme involving water purification vending machines. They were: Ryan Wear, the CEO of WaterStation, and Jordan Chirico, a former Jefferies Financial Group Inc., hedge fund manager charged with fraud for directing nearly $100 million in bonds. These individuals targeted retail investors, including veterans, who have lost over $200 million. Continue reading ›

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Silver Law Group is investigating Starwood Real Estate Income Trust on behalf of investors who may have bought or acquired securities and lost money resulting from the REIT. If you invested in Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (SREIT) and have questions about your legal rights, or information relevant to this matter, please contact Silver Law Group for a no-cost consultation at 800-975-4353 to discuss your potential options.Silver Law Group is investigating Starwood Real Estate Income Trust on behalf of investors who may have bought or acquired securities and lost money resulting from the REIT.

If you invested in Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (SREIT) and have questions about your legal rights, or information relevant to this matter, please contact Silver Law Group for a no-cost consultation at 800-975-4353 to discuss your potential options. Continue reading ›

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Silver Law Group is currently investigating potential claims of investors receiving stock related to the recent merger of Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. and Canadian company Stelco. If you suffered losses after investing, contact Silver Law Group to discuss your options. You may be eligible to recover your losses. The Merger And The Investment Loss Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. completed its acquisition of Stelco Holdings Inc. on November 1, 2024. In the wake of this merger, Cleveland-Cliffs reported significant financial losses for the full year 2024: GAAP net loss: $708 million (or $1.57 per diluted share) Adjusted net loss: $351 million (or $0.73 per diluted share) Adjusted EBITDA: $780 million, down from $1.9 billion in 2023 These losses were primarily attributed to a sharp decline in steel demand and lower steel prices, compounded by reduced domestic automotive production and increased competition from imported steel. The company’s financial performance was further impacted by acquisition-related expenses and integration costs associated with Stelco.Silver Law Group is currently investigating potential claims of investors receiving stock related to the recent merger of Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. and Canadian company Stelco. If you suffered losses after investing, contact Silver Law Group to discuss your options. You may be eligible to recover your losses. Continue reading ›

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On Sunday, February 26, 2025, Almir Ocanto, a Venezuelan national, was found dead in Broward County. He was wanted in connection with multiple warrants related to financial fraud and scams perpetrated primarily online. Silver Law Group represents victims who were defrauded by Ocanto. According to news stories, operating as a “Bróker financial,” Ocanto promised his clients high returns and three months of interest payments. Ocanto never made any of these payments and “disappeared” with his client’s funds. More than 20 individuals were defrauded by Ocanto, with the missing amount of money totaling over $1 million. Most of his victims were Venezuelans who invested with him online.On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Almir Ocanto, a Venezuelan national, was found dead in Broward County. He was wanted in connection with multiple warrants related to financial fraud and scams perpetrated primarily online. Silver Law Group represents victims who were defrauded by Ocanto. Continue reading ›

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Aaron A. Wagner, a former college football player, social media financial influencer, and entrepreneur, has been arrested in Utah for misappropriating investor funds. The Department of Justice's complaint described wire fraud in which Wagner diverted investor funds intended for a restaurant investment and used them to purchase a private plane. He was arrested on October 24th, 2024, for wire fraud and is being held in a jail in Salt Lake City. Aaron Wagner promised investors opportunities to invest in restaurants under his companies but used investor funds for himself and other projects. In one case, Wagner solicited $2m for a gourmet donut shop called Hello Sugar but instead used the money towards the plane, along with $6 million in loans. The aircraft was sold to WCFS Travel, and Wagner was the sole owner of that company. The indictment states that $2.39 million of the purchase price came from investor funds entirely supplied by money intended for investment in Hello Sugar, Dirty Bird Hot Chxx, and Las Botellas.Aaron A. Wagner, a former college football player, social media financial influencer, and entrepreneur, has been arrested in Utah for misappropriating investor funds. The Department of Justice’s complaint described wire fraud in which Wagner diverted investor funds intended for a restaurant investment and used them to purchase a private plane. He was arrested on October 24th, 2024, for wire fraud and is being held in a jail in Salt Lake City. Continue reading ›

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Silver Law Group is investigating B Riley’s recommendation that investors purchase shares of Franchise Group as late as 2023. Following reports of Franchise Group Inc.’s (FRG) bankruptcy filing in Delaware, B. Riley chairman Bryant Riley sent an email to the firm’s employees stating that he felt “personally sick” in the aftermath. The bankruptcy came just over one year after Riley assisted with the formation of FRG, and the $2.8 billion he helped to arrange for the buyout. The newly formed FRG became a key holding of B. Riley. Shares of B. Riley fell 12% in New York trading following the announcement on Sunday.Silver Law Group is investigating B Riley’s recommendation that investors purchase shares of Franchise Group as late as 2023.

Following reports of Franchise Group Inc.’s (FRG) bankruptcy filing in Delaware, B. Riley chairman Bryant Riley sent an email to the firm’s employees stating that he felt “personally sick” in the aftermath. The bankruptcy came just over one year after Riley assisted with the formation of FRG, and the $2.8 billion he helped to arrange for the buyout. The newly formed FRG became a key holding of B. Riley. Shares of B. Riley fell 12% in New York trading following the announcement on Sunday. Continue reading ›

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Silver Law Group is representing investors in Franchise Group, Inc (FRG) through B Riley Wealth Management based on investor allegations that B Riley failed to disclose known negative information about FRG and conflicts of interest between FRG principal Brian Kahn and B Riley’s CEO. Franchise Group, Inc., (FRG) the parent company of Vitamin Shoppe and other retailers, has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The filing comes after months of issues with its backing company, B. Riley, Financial, Inc. Filed in Delaware, the company has nearly $2 billion in debts. In a statement, the company said that it had reached a deal with the lenders that hold most of its older debts. These supporting lenders agreed to exchange the first lien debt for 100% of equity in the new and reorganized company. The deal, and the entire proposal, must be approved by the bankruptcy judge.Silver Law Group is representing investors in Franchise Group, Inc (FRG) through B Riley Wealth Management based on investor allegations that B Riley failed to disclose known negative information about FRG and conflicts of interest between FRG principal Brian Kahn and B Riley’s CEO. Continue reading ›

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Silver Law Group founder Scott Silver was recently interviewed about a report on the amount of financial loss from investment fraud that originates in the Sunshine State. The report indicates that Floridians lost a total of $311 million to various types of investment frauds in 2023. Only California and Texas have higher losses. "It's a huge problem, especially here in Florida, which seems to attract a lot of people who are running scams and trying to take advantage of people,"  Mr. Silver told Fox13 News. "Social media, the internet, the ability to basically promote these kinds of frauds and Ponzi schemes has made it much easier to target specific people and communities."Silver Law Group founder Scott Silver was recently interviewed about a report on the amount of financial loss from investment fraud that originates in the Sunshine State. The report indicates that Floridians lost a total of $311 million to various types of investment frauds in 2023. Only California and Texas have higher losses. Continue reading ›

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