Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
June 14, 2011 | Law.com
Reduced state funding threatens foreclosure casesState funding is about to run out for programs created last year to help Florida courts deal with a huge backlog of foreclosure cases. Although some special courts are expected to stay in place, the senior judges who staffed them will go.
By Jose Pagliery and Adolfo Pesquera
7 minute read
July 18, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Dozens of South Florida Attorneys Named To Florida Bar Committees And BoardsDozens of South Florida attorneys have been named to leadership positions on Florida Bar committees and boards.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
January 23, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Convicted killer argues state made two errors in trialOmar Loureiro, whose first trial led to the resignation of Broward Circuit Judge Ana Gardiner, is seeking to overturn his life sentence.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
October 03, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court fears federal law stands in way of immigrant's law licenseFaced with the possibility of defying federal immigration law, the Florida Supreme Court appeared reluctant to give a law license to an undocumented immigrant.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
June 29, 2012 | Daily Business Review
New trial ordered for family of woman who died in nursing homeThe Fourth District Court of Appeal decided three wrongful death cases, ruling twice in favor of the families bringing the cases.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
February 23, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Lawyer asks 4th DCA to review his $13.33 an hour rateCoral Springs attorney Ira W. Still, who was paid $13.33 an hour for what amounted to 38 weeks work, is asking the 4th District Court of Appeal to review his fees.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
August 14, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Palm Beach Billionaire Returns To Court Over House DefectsConstruction billionaire Leo A. Vecellio Jr. is pursuing a $14 million claim that shoddy supplies and construction left him with mold and huge repair bills on a Palm Beach estate.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
March 15, 2013 | Law.com
Tobacco companies lose due process argument in Florida Supreme CourtThe Florida Supreme Court has rejected a tobacco appeal challenging the way trials are conducted in cases filed by sick smokers.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
January 06, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Florida courts may not see relief in 2012 legislative sessionWith the state Legislature intent on redistricting, Florida courts can expect to be also-rans in the session starting Tuesday.
By Adolfo Pesquera
7 minute read
April 10, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Despite wins, tobacco plaintiffs still face uphill battlePlaintiff lawyers fighting the tobacco industry in Florida courts have racked up an impressive string of victories lately. But all things considered, the victims of smoking aren't making the progress that reflects the won-loss record.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
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