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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ

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November 29, 2012 | Daily Business Review

In ethics trial, character witnesses stand by former judge Ana Gardiner

Broward 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 Florida

The 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 debate

As 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 Case

When 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 defeated

Floridians 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 courthouse

A 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 case

A 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 tougher

Determined 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 suit

Frank 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 Rothstein

Investor 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