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Celia Ampel

Celia Ampel

Celia Ampel covers South Florida litigation. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @CeliaAmpel.

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June 23, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Should Florida Change How It Picks Supreme Court Justices?

This year's constitution revision process is a chance to shake things up, professors suggested at the Florida Bar Convention.

By Celia Ampel

8 minute read

June 23, 2017 | Legaltech News

How a Miami Court Ruling Could Affect ADA Compliance Nationwide

U.S. District Judge Robert Scola ruled Winn-Dixie Stores violated a blind customer's rights by not making its website usable via screen reader software.

By Celia Ampel

13 minute read

June 22, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Chief Justice Lauds Political Leaders for Florida Judiciary's First Pay Boost in a Decade

Chief Justice Jorge Labarga thanked legislators and the governor for implementing a pay raise for judges.

By Celia Ampel

3 minute read

June 22, 2017 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Lawyers Pouncy, Blitman Win Statewide Awards

The attorneys were recognized for their efforts to teach kids and teens about the legal system.

By Celia Ampel

2 minute read

June 21, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Citrus Canker Plaintiffs Firms Take Case to Florida Supreme Court

The law firms are asking the justices to rule Gov. Scott acted unconstitutionally when he vetoed $37 million in citrus tree compensation.

By Celia Ampel

4 minute read

June 21, 2017 | Daily Business Review

How a Miami Court Ruling Could Affect ADA Compliance Nationwide

A blind customer's lawsuit against Winn-Dixie Stores over website accessibility was the first case of its kind tried in the U.S.

By Celia Ampel

13 minute read

June 20, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Tech, Constitution Revision to Top Florida Bar Convention Agenda

The convention starts Wednesday in Boca Raton.

By Celia Ampel

2 minute read

June 19, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Key West Resort to Pay $10.75M to Paralyzed Customer

Attorneys for a tourist who dove into shallow water reached the large settlement less than two weeks before trial.

By Celia Ampel

10 minute read

June 14, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Voters Challenge Scott's Plan to Replace Justices on His Last Day

Three justices' terms expire the day after the governor is set to leave office.

By Celia Ampel

8 minute read

June 13, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Race for Broward Public Defender Heats Up — Three Years Ahead of Time

Two candidates have announced they're running to replace Howard Finkelstein, who will retire in 2020.

By Celia Ampel

10 minute read