Adolfo Pesquera
Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
September 10, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Judge Sidelines Same-Sex Divorce CaseCiting a procedural issue, Broward Circuit Judge Dale Cohen delayed a final hearing on a lesbian's divorce petition in a state where same-sex marriage is banned.
By Adolfo Pesquera
1 minute read
September 09, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Lawsuit Targets Alleged Systemic Abuse of the Mentally ill at Dade CorrectionalTwo deaths and allegations of systemic abuse of the mentally ill at the Dade Correctional Institution have led to a federal lawsuit seeking an injunction against state prison officers.
By Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
September 09, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Police Investigating Attorney Francisco Loriga's Death As SuicideLongtime criminal defense attorney Francisco Loriga was in the middle of a trial when he died after going home for the night.
By Julie Kay and Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
September 08, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Computer Hacking, Fake Consultant, Part of Scheme by Ex-Employees to Steal Money From FirmComputer hacking, a fake consultant and a shell company used to steal funds were all components in a sophisticated scheme to destroy a Miami-based debit card transaction processor.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
September 08, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Palm Beach JNC Seeking Applications for 3 Circuit JudgeshipsReplacements are needed for Judges Robin Rosenberg, Ronald Alvarez and Timothy McCarthy.
By Adolfo Pesquera
1 minute read
September 05, 2014 | Law.com
Justices Sidestep Gay Marriage, But Rulings Are on HorizonThe Florida Supreme Court refuses to hear a same-sex divorce case from the Second District Court of Appeal.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
September 05, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Attorney Jason Fedo Accused of Fleecing $795,000 From His StepmotherRomanian immigrant Ileana Fedo accuses her attorney-stepson of tricking her into a release that wiped out $795,000 in promissory notes.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
September 04, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Handyman Challenges Ambush By Inspector Checking Contractor LicensesA Fort Lauderdale handyman challenged Broward County's enforcement of licensing for contractors, claiming the county is violating state law.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
September 03, 2014 | Daily Business Review
4th DCA Sides With Elderly Woman On Arbitration FeesAn elderly woman who won an arbitration award but was denied her request to have the nursing home pay her legal fees prevails on appeal.
By Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
September 03, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Gambler Who Lost Cash In Traffic Stop Wins In CourtJudges must allow people trying to recover money seized by police to present supporting evidence, the Fourth District Court of Appeal rules.
By Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
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