Daily Business Review

24/07/2025

Florida's Legal Market Has Grown With a Hot Local Economy. The End of the Business Rent Tax Could Keep Good Times Rolling

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the $1.3 billion tax relief bill into law on July 3. "This does help our competitive edge," said Greenberg Traurig shareholder Marvin Kirsner.

24/07/2025

Judges Wanted in Miami: JNC to Fill 3 Vacancies

The JNC is looking for qualified attorneys to fill three judgeships in Miami-Dade County.

24/07/2025

$14.5 Million Miami Verdict in Case With 100 Photos

The case involved accusations of emotional distress, false imprisonment, and an international web of fraudulent transfers and conspiracy involving assets moved from the U.S. to South America.

24/07/2025

South Florida Federal Magistrate Judge Rises to Chief

On the same day, U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman of the Southern District of Florida will retire from the bench.

24/07/2025

Section 1202 Under the OBBBA Offers Powerful New Benefits to Startup Investors

For businesses in qualifying industries, these changes make strategic C corporation conversions a compelling consideration, particularly when planning for growth, outside investment or eventual exit. Taking advantage of these new provisions could unlock substantial tax benefits and improve long-term...

23/07/2025

Miami Keeps Luring Am Law 100 Firms. But Is There Enough Local Talent to Go Around?

"The challenge is, has been, and will always be, finding the attorneys with the portable practices at the hourly rates that these top firms command," said Joe Ankus, a lawyer and legal recruiter at Ankus Consulting.

23/07/2025

Florida Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Records

The judge noted the release of the documents "did not qualify for any 'extraordinary exceptions' under federal law."

23/07/2025

Obama-Appointed Judge Just Ruled on Epstein Files

The judge noted the release of the documents "did not qualify for any 'extraordinary exceptions' under federal law."

23/07/2025

ICYMI. Attorney’s Closing Arguments Secure $8.5M in Pre-Reform Crash Case
https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2025/07/21/attorneys-closing-arguments-secure-85m-in-pre-reform-crash-case/

23/07/2025

ICYMI. Florida Supreme Court Suspends, Fines Broward Judge Over Improper Political Donations
https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2025/07/21/florida-supreme-court-suspends-fines-broward-judge-over-improper-political-donations/

23/07/2025

ICYMI. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe launched a Miami office this week with three partner hires from Akerman and relocated six other lawyers from various offices.
https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2025/07/21/orrick-launches-miami-office-with-3-akerman-partners/

23/07/2025

Two South Florida Courtroom Titans Gone in One Month, Marking Shift in Legal Leadership

It has been a tough month for the South Florida legal community, litigators said, marked by the passing of Robert “Bob” Josefsberg and Roy Black.