Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
October 16, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Drug Conviction Tossed Because Broward Sheriff's Office Went Beyond Limits of a WarrantThe Florida Supreme Court rules the Broward Sheriff's Office went beyond the limits of a warrant to track the real-time movements of a drug suspect's cell phone.
By Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
October 16, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Nurse at Dallas Ebola Hospital Hires Fort Lauderdale LawyerFort Lauderdale attorney Robert W. Kelley of Kelley/Uustal is representing a Dallas nurse who has left her job over concerns that the biohazard suits aren't working properly.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
October 15, 2014 | Daily Business Review
4th DCA Ruling Puts Brakes on Vendor-Generated Red-Light Camera TicketsIn a case that may impact almost every driver who has a red light ticket generated from traffic cameras, Hollywood's private vendor contract for red light camera enforcement is illegal, a Fourth District Court of Appeal panel said.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
October 15, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Judge Laura Watson's Bid to Stop Creditors from Garnishing her Bank Accounts RejectedThe 4th DCA rejected an appeal by Broward Circuit Judge Laura Watson, who is facing possible removal from the bench based on a Judicial Qualifications Commission recommendation, to stop creditors from garnishing her bank accounts.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
October 15, 2014 | Daily Business Review
How This Attorney Won Nearly $19M for Citrus Tree OwnersMiami attorney Robert C. Gilbert said while Orange County is more conservative than South Florida, the jury placed an even greater value on private property rights.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
October 14, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Which Court Will Decide Florida's Gay Marriage Ban Question First?It's unclear whether a state or federal appellate court will decide Florida's gay marriage ban first regardless of Attorney General Pam Bondi's request that the state Supreme Court take it.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
October 10, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Ex-Fugee Rapper Sues N.Y. Post Over Story About Benefit ConcertEx-Fugee rapper Pras Michel is suing the New York Post for defamation over his failure to appear at a fundraiser by his foundation.
By Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
October 09, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court: Keep Good Track of Jury NotesIn a death appeal, the Florida Supreme Court admonishes trial judges to be more careful with jury notes.
By Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
October 09, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Jury Issues $21M Citrus Canker Award for Lost TreesAn Orlando jury awarded $20.7 million in damages to Orange County residents who lost their citrus trees because of the state's citrus canker eradication program.
By Adolfo Pesquera
1 minute read
October 08, 2014 | Daily Business Review
4th DCA Gives Mixed Decisions on Recusal RequestsThe Fourth District Court of Appeal recused Broward Circuit Judge Matthew Destry in a criminal case and left Palm Beach Circuit Judge Meenu Sasser in place in four related civil cases.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
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