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BAST AMRON TEAM SECURES SUMMARY JUDGMENT AGAINST FORMER VPX CEO

BAST AMRON TEAM SECURES SUMMARY JUDGMENT AGAINST FORMER VPX CEO

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April 6th, 2026 - Posted in Brett M. Amron, In The News, Peter J. Klock, II

MIAMI, FL – April 6, 2026 — Bast Amron and Lowenstein Sandler obtained summary judgment on the Liquidating Trust’s claim against former CEO of Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“VPX”), Jack Owoc, for breaching his fiduciary duty to VPX by engaging in a decade-long false advertising scheme that resulted in a nearly $300 million judgment against VPX and directly contributed to it seeking bankruptcy protection in 2022 (prior to the bankruptcy, the scheme was the subject of a separate seven-week trial in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and resulted in a judgment against Jack Owoc, individually, and VPX). (more…)

205. LEGEND SERIES: THE LONG GAME OF BUILDING A LEGAL LEGACY — JOHN KOZYAK

205. LEGEND SERIES: THE LONG GAME OF BUILDING A LEGAL LEGACY — JOHN KOZYAK

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March 17th, 2026 - Posted in The Practice Podcast

In this Legend Series episode of The Practice Podcast, Brett Amron and Jeff Bast sit down with John Kozyak, co-founder of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. Known nationally as a bet-the-company litigator and restructuring lawyer, Kozyak reflects on a career shaped by risk, mentorship, and an unwavering willingness to create opportunity where none existed. (more…)

BAST AMRON ATTORNEYS NAMED TO LAWDRAGON’S 2026 LIST OF 500 LEADING GLOBAL BANKRUPTCY AND RESTRUCTURING LAWYERS

BAST AMRON ATTORNEYS NAMED TO LAWDRAGON’S 2026 LIST OF 500 LEADING GLOBAL BANKRUPTCY AND RESTRUCTURING LAWYERS

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March 16th, 2026 - Posted in Brett M. Amron, In The News, Jeffrey P. Bast

MIAMI, FL – March 16, 2026- Bast Amron LLP, a Miami-based law firm with a national practice focused on bankruptcy, restructuring, complex commercial litigation, and director and officer liability matters, is pleased to announce that partners Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast have been named to the 2026 List of 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers Guide. 

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PETER J. KLOCK INCLUDED IN LAW360 COVERAGE OF BANG ENERGY FOUNDER’S DENIED STAY

PETER J. KLOCK INCLUDED IN LAW360 COVERAGE OF BANG ENERGY FOUNDER’S DENIED STAY

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February 27th, 2026 - Posted in In The News, Peter J. Klock, II

MIAMI, FL – February 27, 2026 – Bast Amron Partner Peter Klock serves as counsel to the VPX Liquidating Trust in the adversary proceeding recently covered by Law360 in its article, “Bang Energy’s Founder Denied Stay Of Adversary Suit,” following a ruling in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. (more…)

BRETT AMRON RECEIVES THE 2026 MARTINDALE-HUBBELL® JUDICIAL EDITION AV PREEMINENT® RATING

BRETT AMRON RECEIVES THE 2026 MARTINDALE-HUBBELL® JUDICIAL EDITION AV PREEMINENT® RATING

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January 20th, 2026 - Posted in Brett M. Amron, In The News

MIAMI, FL– January 20, 2026- Bast Amron is proud to announce that co-founding partner Brett Amron has once again earned the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell® distinction. In addition to his continued AV Preeminent® Peer Rating, Brett has received Judicial Edition recognition from Martindale-Hubbell for 2026, reflecting outstanding evaluations from both his peers and members of the judiciary. (more…)