January 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Broward Judge Removed From Case Over 'Well-Founded Fear of Bias'"Unfortunately, no matter how many times appellate courts admonish judges to avoid such utterings … these verbal musings continue to occur," ethics expert Andrew Scott Berman said.
By Lisa Willis
5 minute read
January 11, 2023 | Daily Business Review
When Should Hourly Billing Start? Ruling Examines 'Ambiguous' Retainer Agreement"This result means that foreclosure defense attorneys who want that monthly deposit to be an installment payment, versus a flat fee for the month, will need to be very specific about that in their contracts," Thomas J. Gruseck said.
By Lisa Willis
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January 10, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Celebrities Are Fighting Back — and Some Lawyers Are Finding a Growing Niche"Everyone's being taken advantage of," said John Uustal, co-founding partner of the Kelley | Uustal law firm.
By Lisa Willis
5 minute read
January 09, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Miami Lawyers Help Client Regain About $1 Million in Seized Property"It is an important decision and an important reminder that Fourth Amendment rights must be taken seriously," said Bruce Rogow, a political law expert not involved in the litigation.
By Lisa Willis
5 minute read
January 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review
These South Florida Lawyers Challenged a Nuance—and Clinched an $11M Settlement"Keith dug and looked at it from unusual angles, and found the information we needed to convince the carriers," plaintiffs counsel said.
By Lisa Willis
5 minute read
January 05, 2023 | Daily Business Review
$6.6 Million South Florida Settlement: Meet Plaintiff Counsel"Push towards trial deliberately, but as quickly as you can," one litigator said.
By Lisa Willis
4 minute read
January 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review
'Not on My Watch': How Attorneys Negotiated a $1.5M Settlement With State Farm"If you want to change the market, you have to be willing to set the market with your case," plaintiff counsel Thomas Scolaro said.
By Lisa Willis
4 minute read
January 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review
'Right Person at the Right Time': A General Counsel Just Rose to Clerk of Courts"He is a fine attorney, and well-deserving of the honor," a colleague said.
By Lisa Willis
3 minute read
January 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review
BREAKING: The Clerk Is Dead—Tributes Pour In for Harvey Ruvin's Illustrious Career"We are heartbroken to learn of Harvey Ruvin's death—a public servant who embodied the best of government, and someone I was proud to call a friend," Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Cava wrote.
By Lisa Willis
4 minute read
December 30, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Miami Lawyer in Hot Seat: Sanctions Hearing Scheduled for Attorney and Clients"These things were quite clear from the beginning, and yet, despite our best efforts, plaintiff's counsel would not withdraw these claims, or amend his complaint," attorneys wrote in a motion for sanctions.
By Lisa Willis
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