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ICYMI. Fort Lauderdale-based law firm Lorium PLLC has opened a new office in Georgia.
The law firm's Georgia practice will focus on litigation and restructuring, with billing rates topping around $550 an hour.
ICYMI. Gov. DeSantis Might Elevate 1 of These 6 Sitting Judges to Miami-Dade Circuit Court Bench
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has less than 60 days to elevate one of the six nominees—all of whom are county court judges—to the Miami-Dade Circuit...
Florida law firms beat national growth trends in revenue, income, profit and demand as rates increased nationwide, according to Wells Fargo Private Bank Legal Specialty Group.
While revenue for law firms throughout the U.S. went up by 4.6% in the first three quarters of 2022, Florida firms saw a 10.7% increase, according to Wells Fargo data.
Gary Farmer Jr. is headed back to court—this time as a Broward Circuit Court judge.
“I don't need a caucus. I don't need any other votes. I don’t have to worry about any of that,” said the state senator and incoming Broward Circuit Judge Gary Farmer Jr. “I just have to be the best to be I can possibly be and use my brain and my heart to follow the law.”
The property, dubbed 501 First Residences, will provide 448 new luxury condos on NE First Avenue, near the Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami Heat Arena, the History Miami Museum and Perez Art Museum.
The property will be close to the Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami Heat Arena, the History Miami Museum and Perez Art Museum.
U.S. District Chief Judge Mark Walker of the Northern District of Florida struck one of Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature achievements, the Stop WOKE Act.
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker called the law “extravagant doublespeak” and an attack on both professors and student’s First Amendment rights.
ICYMI. Attorneys in South Florida and New York hit Samuel Bankman-Fried and over a dozen athletes and celebrities with a nationwide class action lawsuit. Lawyers with The Moskowitz Law Firm and Boies Schiller Flexner represent the plaintiffs.
In the class action, Adam Moskowitz is joined by David Boies and Stephen Zack of Boies Schiller Flexner as proposed lead counsel for the plaintiff.
ICYMI. $2 Million Hammocks HOA Scandal Places Scrutiny on How South Florida Communities Are Operated
With self-managed communities you find that the board members are signing checks themselves, which could be an issue.”
McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold Elliott Grimaldi Guito & Matthews, P.A. represents plaintiffs Lara Getz and Stephan Getz in their suit against dog-friendly restaurant operator Gill Dawg Inc., which is represented by Hill Ward Henderson.
This lawsuit was surfaced on Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart represents defendant restaurant chain Pollo Operations Inc. in the suit filed by Remer & Georges-Pierre, PLLC on behalf of Humberto Gutierrez.
This lawsuit was surfaced on Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
The Federal Trade Commission accuses defendants Kevin David Hulse and David Shawn Arnett falsely promote themselves as Amazon experts who can turn customers into millionaires.
This lawsuit was surfaced on Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
In this commentary maritime lawyer Spencer Aronfeld of Aronfeld Trial Lawyers in Coral Gables shares his view on Carnival's plan to penalize passengers who violate Carnival’s code of conduct.
It has been a tumultuous year for Carnival. After being forced into a mandatory hibernation during COVID, cruise-starved passengers finally were...
Fort Lauderdale-based law firm Lorium PLLC has opened a new office in Georgia.
“The fun thing for us is that Atlanta has a very diverse business climate,” office leader Adam Marshall said. “There’s not one industry that predominates here, which is really a good fit for us.”
The law firm's Georgia practice will focus on litigation and restructuring, with billing rates topping around $550 an hour.
Fort Lauderdale-based law firm Lorium PLLC has opened a new office in Georgia.
“The fun thing for us is that Atlanta has a very diverse business climate,” office leader Adam Marshall said. “There’s not one industry that predominates here, which is really a good fit for us.”
The law firm's Georgia practice will focus on litigation and restructuring, with billing rates topping around $550 an hour.
Other top law schools took notice of Yale's and Harvard's decisions on the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Will more follow suit?
In the wake of Yale's and Harvard's announcements, several other highly ranked law schools have issued statements indicating that they're examining their own future participation in the rankings. Some also voiced support for Yale and Harvard.
Bilzin Sumberg represents defendant New York Attorney General Letitia James in the suit with former President Donald Trump, who is represented by Weber, Crabb & Wein.
This lawsuit was surfaced on Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
Kennedys represents Argonaut Insurance Company in its suit against Fantome Medical Corp.
This lawsuit was surfaced on Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
ICYMI. The Florida governor has less than 60 days to possibly elevate one of six finalists submitted by the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has less than 60 days to elevate one of the six nominees—all of whom are county court judges—to the Miami-Dade Circuit...
ICYMI. Akerman Eyes Expansion of Hospitality Litigation Arm in Miami With New Hire
Ricky Patel has represented clients in Florida who were affected by the BP oil spill as well as clients in Puerto Rico who were affected by natural...
In Q3, data shows that 33.8% of retail sales in September were food-based with single-tenant sales and leasing improving as demand rises for restaurant, bar and grocery store space.
In Florida, vacancy is the tightest as employment gains outpaced the national average, and as more vacationers and flexible work options allowed...
What were your takeaways from the International Bar Association annual conference?
The 2022 International Bar Association Conference spanned a week and covered dozens of different legal issues, but one topic came up time and time again both in pre-planned panels and in organic conversation.
Attorneys in South Florida and New York hit Samuel Bankman-Fried and over a dozen athletes and celebrities with a nationwide class action lawsuit. Lawyers with The Moskowitz Law Firm and Boies Schiller Flexner represent the plaintiffs.
In the class action, Adam Moskowitz is joined by David Boies and Stephen Zack of Boies Schiller Flexner as proposed lead counsel for the plaintiff.
BREAKING NEWS about the Hammocks Homeowners Association.
With self-managed communities you find that the board members are signing checks themselves, which could be an issue.”
The Florida governor has less than 60 days to possibly elevate one of six finalists submitted by the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has less than 60 days to elevate one of the six nominees—all of whom are county court judges—to the Miami-Dade Circuit bench.
Gov. DeSantis Might Elevate 1 of These 6 Sitting Judges to Miami-Dade Circuit Court Bench
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has less than 60 days to elevate one of the six nominees—all of whom are county court judges—to the Miami-Dade Circuit bench.
'Big Tech Is Watching Us': Google Agrees to Pay Largest Privacy Settlement in US History
“Big Tech is watching us, but Silicon Valley needs to know that we are watching them too, and if they violate our consumer-protection laws, we will take strong action to protect our citizens, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said.
Publix Demands Insurers Honor Policies in Opioid Litigation
Publix said it is facing millions of dollars in legal fees because of its insurance providers' refusal to provide coverage in opioid litigation.
Complaint Line Open: The Florida Bar Launches Lawyer Discipline Hotline After Hurricanes
The Florida Bar advised the public to call (833) 979-8225 to report attorney allegations of professional misconduct and unlawful solicitation.
Akerman Eyes Expansion of Hospitality Litigation Arm in Miami With New Hire
Ricky Patel has represented clients in Florida who were affected by the BP oil spill as well as clients in Puerto Rico who were affected by natural disasters there.
Is Commercial Real Estate the Best Hedge Against Inflation in South Florida?
As inflation continues to drive up costs, some investors are seeing it as an opportunity to invest in South Florida commercial real estate. According…
Lowman Law Firm represents the plaintiff, and Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford represents the defendant.
This lawsuit was surfaced on Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
Cozen O’Connor represents the plaintiff, Chen Neighborhood Medical Centers of South Florida, while Baker McKenzie represents the defendant, Aledade Care Solutions of Florida.
This lawsuit was surfaced on Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
Rotstein & Shiffman filed the suit against SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment on behalf of Sharon Johnson. Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell represents SeaWorld.
This lawsuit was surfaced on Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
Odiator Arugu of the Florida Law Firm in Orlando sent a subpoena that was modified from the one he provided notice of.
Opposing counsel emailed Arugu a letter objecting to the “materially and substantially different subpoena,” demanding a withdrawal.
The Florida Supreme Court hit Arugu with a 91-day suspension from the practice of law.
An attorney should have “conducted his own research to determine whether he was in compliance with the rules of procedure,” the Florida Supreme...
Plaintiff Francesco Lefebvre D’Ovidio contended Royal Caribbean Cruises’ “snap removal” was improper, while Royal Caribbean argued that it was allowed because the company had not yet been served.
There are no other defendants, let alone any other served defendants that would trigger the exception to the forum defendant rule to allow a proper...
Yellen Says Don't Read Too Much Into Cooling CPI Data
The Treasury chief has spoken in recent weeks about seeing signs that inflation would begin to slow, but emphasized that some sectors would continue to fuel steep price increases.
Federal Judge Sinks Royal Caribbean's Attempted 'Snap Removal' of Fraud Suit
There are no other defendants, let alone any other served defendants that would trigger the exception to the forum defendant rule to allow a proper removal, the court wrote.
Emerging Liability Issue? Exposure to Salt Water Can Cause EV Battery Fires
In addition to electric vehicles, golf carts and scooters can present a fire risk if the batteries are exposed to salt water.
This Florida County Has Approved Rent Control
The declaration of a housing emergency was required by state law in Florida, which has a preemptive law on the books that prevents rent control laws from taking effect unless a municipality declares an emergency.
How Edelson Plans to Pave 'a Way Forward' for Holding Gun Makers Accountable
In this week's episode of Legal Speak, Law.com legal technology reporter Isha Marathe speaks with Edelson attorney Ari Scharg about the lawsuit his firm has filed on behalf of one of the Highland Park, Illinois mass shooting victims against Smith & Wesson, the maker of the assault rifle used that da...
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There's no smoking allowed in attorney Dennis Eisinger's condominium projects. Not in the units. Not at the pool. Not in the parking garage. And if Eisinger had his way, that would be the case in every Florida condominium. http://bit.ly/2rweJ7R
Reporter Carla Vianna interviewed Jon Paul Perez, the eldest son of developer Jorge Perez, about his first condo project in Miami. Auberge Residences & Spa will be in Miami’s Arts and Entertainment District on Biscayne Boulevard. Here, Jon Paul talks about the pros and cons of working in the family business.
Reporter Carla Vianna interviewed Jon Paul Perez, the eldest son of developer Jorge Perez, about his first condo project in Miami. Auberge Residences & Spa will be in Miami’s Arts and Entertainment District on Biscayne Boulevard. In this clip, Jon Paul talks about coming back to Miami from New York.
Want some good food, beer and wine for lunch in downtown Miami? Check out Elwoods.
Sookie Williams, the DBR’s vice president of Miami-Dade legal & court relations, was named a Legal Legend by HistoryMiami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society.
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