Lisa Willis

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 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

November 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'Big Law Had Become Too Woke': Why Bill Barr Moved On

The former U.S. Attorney General headlined the Government Investigations & Civil Litigation Institute conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

By Lisa Willis

6 minute read

November 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

These 2 Lawyers Just Became Florida Judges

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of two state court judges.

By Lisa Willis

3 minute read

November 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Morgan & Morgan Looks to Grow Into Complex Litigation While Still Keeping its Billboards Up

Competitors may sneer at the flashy billboards, but leaders argue the ads work as the firm grows into sophisticated practices across the U.S.

By Alexander Lugo and Lisa Willis

5 minute read

November 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Plaintiffs Rush to Sue Over Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Fight

"Sixty million Americans were hyped to see 'Iron Mike' Tyson, 'The Baddest Man on the Planet,' versus YouTuber-turned prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was the 'Baddest Streaming on the Planet,'" the complaint began. "Netflix delivered the first punch of the night."

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

November 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

‘What’s Up With Morgan & Morgan?’ Law, Advertising and a Calculated Rise

The road to becoming the largest plaintiffs firm in the country isn’t without detractors.

By Lisa Willis and Alexander Lugo

10 minute read