Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
July 27, 2011 | Law.com
Jury awards $28.8 million to relative of Jordan's kingA Palm Beach Circuit jury found Boca Raton billionaire Harry Sargeant was liable in a partnership dispute over profits from fuel sales to the U.S. military in Iraq.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
September 15, 2011 | Daily Business Review
How the Sept. 11 attacks changed Justice Department operationsPresent and former U.S. attorneys in the Southern District of Florida recalled how the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks turned the office upside down and permanently changed the federal approach to criminal justice.
By Adolfo Pesquera
7 minute read
February 24, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Opening statements in canker trial offer two ways to value treesPalm Beach County jurors will decide damages for trees lost by 26,000 residents affected by the state's failed eradication program.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
September 16, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Jupiter company wins $56.6 million in breach of contract suitBoca Raton attorney Howard DuBosar said the judgment gives his client, Green Island Holdings, an advantage in liquidation proceedings against British American Insurance of the Bahamas.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
May 18, 2011 | Daily Business Review
MasTec exec works $30 million buy of Canadian companyPablo Alvarez, executive vice president of mergers and acquisitions at MasTec, orchestrated the acquisition of Fabcor TargetCo, a Canadian pipeline and construction services company.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
October 14, 2010 | Daily Business Review
Breakup of business ends with $18.5 million arbitration awardAttorneys Howard DuBosar and Robert Sheres represented their client in arbitration, where he was awarded $7.7 million in land as well as his pro rata share and losses from back taxes, a loan default and other damages.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
August 22, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Feds may probe Delray Beach billionaire over FCPAThe U.S. Justice Department will weigh whether Harry Sargeant's Jordan-to-Iraq military supply venture is high profile enough examine for possible violations.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
March 04, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Measure would wipe out appellate JNCsA Jacksonville lawmaker has introduced a measure calling for a constitutional amendment to abolish Judicial Nominating Commissions for appellate courts.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
June 02, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Gov. Rick Scott's veto kills access to courts for 3,800 needyA $1 million legislative allocation for legal aid to the poor was vetoed by Gov. Rick Scott, in effect killing representation in about 3,800 cases of the poor entangled in child support, federal benefit, elder abuse and other civil disputes.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
September 01, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Battle over $193 million resumes in 4th DCAA Fort Lauderdale lawsuit has played a key role in litigation over the fate of $193 million under the control of a Liechtenstein foundation.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
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