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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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March 22, 2012 | Daily Business Review

$7.13 million awarded after collision on I-95

Boca Raton attorneys Mark Packo and Michael Dickenson helped a man win a $7.13 million award after a tractor-trailer truck collided into his Ford Escort on I-95.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

August 14, 2012 | Daily Business Review

After losing $500M lawsuit against Ernst & Young, Dyadic sets sights on three law firms

Dyadic International filed suit against Greenberg Traurig, Moscowitz & Moscowitz and Bilzin, Sumberg alleging misguidance and misconduct during the acquisition of a Chinese company and the move to make Dyadic a publicly traded company.

By Adolfo Pesquera

8 minute read

August 29, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Marco Rubio Blocks Confirmation hearings For Two Black Judges

Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio is blocking confirmation hearings for two black judicial nominees by withholding the formality of submitting what is known as a "blue slip."

By John Pacenti and Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

May 09, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court hears cases concerning mandatory deportation

The Florida Supreme Court looked into the convictions of three criminal defendants — from a drug case, a burglary and a case of child endangerment — because all involved plea bargains where the accused were not told they would face mandatory deportation.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

September 20, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Bar Won't File Ethics Charges Against Blogger Bill Gelin

A Florida Bar grievance committee found no reason to file ethics charges against Oakland Park attorney Bill Gelin, who writes the popular Broward courthouse JAABlog blog.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

November 23, 2011 | Daily Business Review

Fate of boats, yachts tied up in court battles

The fate of several commercial lines of speed boats, express yachts and police patrol boats are tied up in court battles between a South Florida investor and a commercial lending group.

By Adolfo Pesquera

7 minute read

May 10, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Payday lender seeks ban on class action suits

National payday lender McKenzie Check Advance wants the Florida Supreme Court to approve its consumer contract ban on class action lawsuits, claiming it is in line with a U.S. Supreme Court opinion.

By Adolfo Pesquera

3 minute read

February 23, 2012 | Daily Business Review

90-second gaps in surveillance video led to bank's demise

Two gaps in a surveillance tape led to a jury finding Bank of America negligent for man's injuries.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

June 27, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Law Speeding Up Death Penalty Appeals Challenged

Criminal defense attorneys have filed a constitutional challenge to a state law set to take effect Monday as a way of speeding up death penalty appeals.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

October 30, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Faux press conference brings light to real problems

A group of psychologists and family lawyers is pushing for family court changes to better account for domestic violence.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read