Lisa Willis

Emmy award winning news anchor, reporter, weathercaster, writer, news director, marketing specialist having served in Miami, NYC, Baltimore, Seattle, Charleston, Myrtle Beach.

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December 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

4th DCA: 'Trial Court Erred;' Big Law Partial Victory after $82M Flo Rida Verdict Appeal

"I wouldn't get too focused on the dollars. This is a personal vindication for him. That's why he brought the lawsuit," said Flo Rida's attorney, John Uustal, about the appeal court ruling.

By Lisa Willis

7 minute read

December 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'All About Case Selection': Small But Mighty Miami Firm Reflects on Decades of Success

“We never wanted to grow just for the sake of growth,” said Steve Cain, founding partner of a Miami boutique firm celebrating 40 years of cases.

By Lisa Willis

9 minute read

December 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Court Rules in Favor of Production Co. in Dispute Over Viral Documentary 'Died Suddenly'

A Florida court has ruled that TLM Global, not Stew Peters, owns the rights to the viral documentary "Died Suddenly," which explores claims of vaccine-related sudden deaths and has amassed 18 million views. Peters falsely claimed ownership, alleging that filmmakers Matthew Skow and Nick Stumphauzer were his employees.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

December 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'You Can't Do What You've Been Doing,' Lawyer Warns Union as Litigation Heats Up

SkyHop, a Florida women-owned company providing airport-hotel transportation services, is embroiled in litigation with the New York Teamsters Union over unionization and safety concerns. Company workers voted to unionize, but the union has been accused of engaging in unlawful activities.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

December 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'Tampering With a Corpse:' 6 Florida Attorneys Disciplined

Alcoholism led to one attorney's career downfall, and another lawyer was involved in a three-way tryst that led to murder. As 2024 closes, the Florida Supreme Court disciplines six attorneys in the Sunshine State.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

November 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Paves Way for Attorney Fees Over $100k in Land Dispute

The state Supreme Court declined a petition for review in a land dispute after Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a Palm Beach trial court's summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff who tried to sell a land lot in a community without the legal right to do so.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

November 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Hit Song Ignites Multimillion-Dollar Legal Battle in South Florida

A popular hip-hop rapper with South Florida ties might be singing the blues these days as Daniel Hernandez, who goes by the name Tekashi 6ix9ine, is hit with yet another lawsuit.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

November 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Zero-Dollar Verdict: Which of Florida's Largest Firms Lost?

In a one-two punch, Florida's largest firm won a decisive victory in court with a jury neglecting to find an accident victim was due any financial compensation.Cole, Scott & Kissane partners Michele Morales and Gary Lewis secured a defense verdict in an admitted-liability case, where the plaintiff, an Army veteran and paramedic, sought $7.9 million in damages, including $6.1 million for pain and suffering. The jury returned a zero-dollar verdict.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read