Adolfo Pesquera
Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
July 23, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Pam Bondi Opposes Petition Against Timely Justice ActFlorida Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi is asking the Florida Supreme Court to reject a petition asking that portions of a new law to speed up death appeals be declared unconstitutional.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
May 14, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Dad Of Casey Anthony's Ex-Boyfriend Wants National Enquirer Suit RestoredThe father of Casey Anthony's ex-boyfriend wants an appellate court to restore his lawsuit against the National Enquirer, which ran an article suggesting he was investigated for killing Caylee Anthony in a human sacrifice ritual.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
November 04, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Ex Ruden McClosky shareholders want assets repaid, not auctionedFormer equity partners of the Ruden McClosky law firm in Fort Lauderdale are opposing a speedy bankruptcy sale of its assets to Greenspoon Marder.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
September 27, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Florida Bar criticizes GOP for politicizing Florida Supreme Court retention issueFlorida Bar president Gwynne Young released a statement attacking the Republican Party of Florida's decision to oppose the three state Supreme Court justices up for retention in the general election.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
May 09, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Sal's restaurant owners claim founder defrauded them of $10MThree owners of Sal's Italian Ristorante locations filed the suit claiming they overpaid for supplies for years.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
June 19, 2012 | Daily Business Review
HSBC draws ire by trying to close hearing, purge fileThe First Amendment Foundation wants to stop HSBC Bank from closing a foreclosure hearing and purging a file that indicates it does not own the note.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
March 09, 2012 | Daily Business Review
State court clerks warn budget means layoffs, closed officesFlorida's court clerks are bracing for an unexpected 7 percent budget cut from the Legislature. The clerks say this will drastically slow down all functions and force the layoff of almost 900 employees.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
September 26, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Federal Judge Finds New State Medmal Law InvalidA Tallahassee federal judge has barred enforcement of a medical malpractice law mandating defense interviews with patients outside the presence of their attorneys before a lawsuit is filed.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
February 20, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Palm Beach County takes lead fighting guardianship fraudInvestigating guardianship fraud in Florida, while still novel, may get broader acceptance if other counties follow Palm Beach County's program, which was implemented by clerk and comptroller Sharon Bock.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
October 11, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Broward State Attorney Mike Satz may be challenged by Jim Lewis — againBroward State Attorney Mike Satz has not faced a serious challenge in years, but perennial candidate Jim Lewis intends to make a decision on running within two weeks. Satz enjoys broad support, but the names of criminal defense attorneys are circulating as possible opponents.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
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