Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
November 29, 2012 | Daily Business Review
In ethics trial, character witnesses stand by former judge Ana GardinerBroward Circuit Judge Susan Lebow, one of closest friends of former Broward Circuit Judge Ana Gardiner, was among several character witnesses called by defense attorney David Bogenschutz to shore up Gardiner's reputation at her ethics trial.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
September 23, 2010 | Daily Business Review
3rd DCA upholds gay adoption in FloridaThe 3rd District Court of Appeal agrees with Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman that a state ban on gay adoptions is unconstitutional.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
February 24, 2012 | Daily Business Review
House bill is a wild card in court funding debateAs Florida House and Senate leaders prepare to confer on competing budgets for the courts and clerks of court, court system advocates are hoping the Senate version prevails.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
August 14, 2013 | Daily Business Review
$1.25 Million Against Allstate Awarded In Auto Negligence CaseWhen the judge entered final judgment, he reduced the jury award to the insurance policy limit of $1.25 million.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
November 07, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Three justices retain seats; Amendment 5 defeatedFloridians voted to keep Justices R. Fred Lewis, Barbara Pariente and Peggy Quince in place and rejected a measure to add Senate confirmation to high court appointees.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
March 27, 2012 | Daily Business Review
New round of bids recommended for Fort Lauderdale courthouseA start date for construction of the new Broward County courthouse complex remains uncertain with the county staff recommending a new round of bidding.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
December 08, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court reopens foreclosure caseA mortgage bank fraud case that was settled out of court shortly after the Florida Supreme Court agreed to hear it was revived by a narrow majority determined to see if banks can be sanctioned for foreclosure wrongdoing.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
March 20, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Florida Legislative proposal would make death row appeals tougherDetermined to speed up death penalty appeals, the Florida Legislature is working on a proposed constitutional amendment to shift rulemaking authority from the Florida Supreme Court to the Legislature.
By Adolfo Pesquera
8 minute read
August 30, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Attorneys help win wrongful termination suitFrank M. Shooster and Scott Behren defended a consultant in a wrongful termination suit brought by Jupiter-based GelTech.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
June 15, 2012 | Law.com
New TD Bank emails show early exchanges on Scott RothsteinInvestor attorney David Mandel disclosed an email exchange produced by TD Bank showing its knowledge of lock letters written on bank stationery and intended to reassure prospective Scott Rothstein investors.
By John Pacenti and Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
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