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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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February 07, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Judge Contini Gets Public Scolding From Justices

Broward Circuit Judge John Contini was publicly reprimanded Tuesday for actions he admitted "personified incivility."

By Celia Ampel

4 minute read

February 07, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Subpoena Power of Miami Police Probe Panel Faces Challenge

The Florida Supreme Court hears arguments about whether a Miami civilian police review board should be stripped of subpoena powers.

By Celia Ampel

8 minute read

February 06, 2017 | New York Law Journal

ABA President Rails Against Trump Tweets Attacking Judge Who Blocked Ban

American Bar Association President Linda Klein had strong words Monday for President Donald Trump.

By Celia Ampel

9 minute read

February 06, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

ABA Rejects Stricter Bar-Pass Rule for Law Schools

A coalition of law deans and diversity advocates mounted a fourth-quarter campaign against the proposal.

By Karen Sloan and Celia Ampel

14 minute read

February 06, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Coral Gables Lawyer to Serve on Constitutional Revision Commission

Coral Gables attorney Bob Martinez was among three lawyers selected Monday for the Constitution Revision Commission.

By Celia Ampel

7 minute read

February 06, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Jury Awards $2.4M in Broward Medical Malpractice Case

A jury found a Broward doctor liable for $2.4 million in damages for failing to properly treat a patient with an autoimmune disorder.

By Celia Ampel

8 minute read

February 03, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Judges Pin Down Plan for State Courts to Save Civil Litigation Time, Cost

State courts are overloaded with small contract cases filed by debt collectors and landlords — but change is possible, according to a recent study.

By Celia Ampel

7 minute read

February 03, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Former SCOTUS Nominee: 'Brutal' Media Coverage Can Deter Good Judge Candidates

Former U.S. Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers and other courtwatchers gave their perspective on the nomination and confirmation process.

By Celia Ampel

7 minute read

February 02, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Bar Leaders Promote Economic Impact of Civil Legal Aid

A Florida Bar Foundation study shows civil legal services provide $7 in economic impact for every dollar in funding.

By Celia Ampel

6 minute read

February 02, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Legal Experts See New Precedent in Trump's SCOTUS Approach

Legal experts worry about the precedent being set by the politically contentious process to fill the empty seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Celia Ampel

10 minute read