Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., and his family are suing to block what they describe as an attempt to take control of their historic Greenbrier resort after a hotel-affiliated investor acquired hundreds of millions of dollars in their debt.

In a complaint filed in Greenbrier County Circuit Court, Justice, his family and their business entities accuse an affiliate of Omni Hotels & Resorts and several financial players of orchestrating a takeover of the iconic property through what they call “deceptive” tactics.

The dispute centers on roughly $289 million in loans tied to Justice family businesses, which were sold by Carter Bank to White Sulphur Springs Holdings, an entity backed by Omni’s parent company, TRT Holdings.

That entity has separately filed a federal receivership lawsuit, seeking to place the Greenbrier and related businesses under court-controlled management — a move that could ultimately strip the family of operational control.

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According to the complaint, the Justices say they were actively working to pay off the debt and had secured potential financing. They claim TRT executives initially expressed interest in a cooperative deal, including a proposal to forgive $200 million in debt in exchange for a 50% ownership stake and management control of the resort.

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Justice allegedly agreed to the framework, but the family claims TRT reversed course the next day. Soon after, the Justices say they were issued a notice of default, which they argue was designed to block their ability to pay off the loans at an agreed price of about $341 million, according to the complaint.

The family is now asking the court to halt any foreclosure or asset seizure and to allow them to repay the debt under what they describe as fair terms.

The complaint also accuses Carter Bank and TRT of acting in bad faith during negotiations, including raising payoff demands and imposing tight deadlines that the family claims undermined refinancing efforts.

In addition, the Justices allege TRT improperly obtained confidential financial and operational information about the Greenbrier during earlier deal discussions and later used that information to position itself to acquire the debt and pursue control of the resort.

However, the Omni-backed entity presents a sharply different account. In the federal receivership filing, White Sulphur Springs Holdings alleges “waste, fraud and abuse” within the Justice business empire, claiming resort revenues were diverted to other ventures, taxes went unpaid, and certain employee-related obligations were not fully met.

The filing also points to a series of financial and legal pressures facing the family’s businesses, including tax disputes, loan defaults and other litigation, according to court filings and records cited by the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

The Greenbrier, a historic luxury resort long tied to the Justice family, has faced financial strain in recent years, including prior foreclosure threats that were ultimately avoided, according to the Gazette-Mail.

The dueling legal actions now set up a high-stakes legal battle over control of one of West Virginia’s most prominent properties, with both sides accusing the other of acting in bad faith as the future of the resort hangs in the balance.

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FOX Business reached out to the Justice family, Omni Hotels & Resorts, and Carter Bank for comment.

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Indian equity markets are set for a strong opening on Wednesday, with the Nifty likely to reclaim the 24,000 mark, tracking a sharp rise in GIFT Nifty, which was up around 200 points in early trade. The positive momentum comes amid improving global sentiment, driven by renewed hopes of diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran.

Markets remained shut on Tuesday on account of Ambedkar Jayanti, but global developments during the holiday have turned supportive. Signals from US leadership that talks with Iran remain possible have eased immediate concerns of escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies. This has led to some cooling in crude prices after recent sharp spikes, helping improve risk appetite across asset classes.

Global equities have responded positively to these developments. US markets ended higher overnight, with gains led by technology stocks, while Asian indices opened firm, reflecting a broader risk-on sentiment. This marks a reversal from the cautious tone seen earlier in the week when geopolitical tensions had weighed heavily on investor confidence.

Back home, the Nifty and Sensex had ended Monday’s session in the red, pressured by rising tensions in West Asia and fears of disruption in oil flows. However, the latest cues suggest a potential shift in near-term sentiment, with traders likely to position for a rebound.

From a technical perspective, analysts believe the broader market structure remains constructive. Nilesh Jain, VP and Head of Technical and Derivative Research at Centrum Finverse, said the index continues to support a buy-on-decline strategy as long as it holds above its 21-day moving average, placed at 23,270.

A decisive move above the 24,000 level could act as a trigger for short covering, potentially pushing the index towards the 24,200-24,400 zone in the near term. Momentum indicators are also supportive, with the relative strength index (RSI) holding above the 50 mark, signalling underlying strength in the trend.
That said, volatility remains a key concern. The India VIX has risen sharply, gaining around 8% to move above the 20 mark, indicating elevated uncertainty in the market. Analysts caution that a sustained rally would require volatility to cool, as higher VIX levels tend to limit aggressive risk-taking.On the macro front, domestic indicators continue to provide a degree of stability. Recent inflation data has remained largely under control, with limited pass-through from elevated energy prices so far. This offers some cushion to equities even as global uncertainties persist.

Looking ahead, near-term market direction will remain closely tied to geopolitical developments and crude oil movements. While the easing of tensions has provided immediate relief, the situation remains fluid.

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Shares of IT companies may surge when markets reopen on Wednesday, as their American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) rallied overnight amid overall optimism on Wall Street, driven by easing concerns about AI disruption and hopes surrounding fresh Iran-US peace talks.

Infosys ADR jumped more than 5%, while Wipro ADR gained more than 3%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index gained more than 1% on Monday. Adobe shares jumped more than 6%, while Salesforce rallied 5%. Accenture rallied nearly 7%, while Microsoft gained 4%.

The S&P 500 erased all the losses it racked up since the war started in the Middle East. The blue chip index gained over 1% to end at 6,886, higher than its February 27 closing level. Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, rose 0.63%.

Goldman Sachs CEO on AI

Goldman Sachs released its Q1 earnings on Monday. The company reported a net revenue of $17.23 billion in the January-March quarter, recording a 14% year-on-year growth compared to $15.06 billion in the year-ago period. The net revenue shot up 28% sequentially versus $13.45 billion in Q4CY25.

Commenting on the company’s results, David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, said, “Goldman Sachs delivered very strong performance for our shareholders this quarter, even as market conditions became more volatile. Our clients continue to depend on us for high-quality execution and insights amid the broader uncertainty, and we remain confident in how we’ve positioned our businesses. The geopolitical landscape remains very complex – so disciplined risk management must remain core to how we operate.”
During an analyst’s call, Solomon said he is hugely forward-leaning on the power of artificial intelligence to accelerate growth at the bank. “Whenever you have accelerations in new technology, there are going to be bumps, there will be risk issues and recalibrations. But the power of this technology to use it in enterprise to increase efficiency is incredibly constructive,” he added. Entrepreneur and financial expert Gurmeet Chaddha highlighted that Solomon claimed that AI taking over enterprise software is not easy.
Notably, this comes after tech stocks saw a massive decline earlier this year with the launch of new and innovative artificial intelligence tools by AI startup Anthropic, which triggered worries around disruption in the software services. Back on Dalal Street, India’s much-touted IT services stocks, including Infosys, Wipro, TCS and HCLTech, saw a sharp selloff.
However, while some doomsday prophets painted a grim picture for IT shareholders, some analysts were quick to point out that an overall replacement of software engineers by AI is unlikely. The new technology would instead increase efficiency across the companies, boosting margins, according to them.

Fresh hopes for Iran-US war peace talks

Reports claimed that the US continued to engage with Iran to make a peace deal even as it blocked the latter’s ports after the collapse of ceasefire talks over the weekend. Iran and the US have left the door open to dialogue, and a US official said there was forward momentum toward an agreement, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, said that his administration received a call from Iran who is now eager to negotiate after the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said that “they’d like to make a deal very badly.” He reiterated that the primary sticking point in the negotiations remains Iran’s nuclear ambitions, asserting that “Iran will not have a nuclear weapon”.

As a result, Brent crude futures declined nearly 2% to trade at $97.5 per barrel, while WTI Crude futures dropped more than 2% to $97 per barrel on Tuesday morning. The cooling oil prices and rising hopes for peace talks boosted global markets.

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The raging war has stoked inflationary worries in the US. Peace talks hopes eased some of those concerns, which in turn may boost the IT stocks as these companies derive a major portion of their revenue from the US economy.

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