Celia Ampel covers South Florida litigation. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @CeliaAmpel.
February 07, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Judge Contini Gets Public Scolding From JusticesBroward 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 ChallengeThe 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 BanAmerican 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 SchoolsA 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 CommissionCoral 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 CaseA 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, CostState 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 CandidatesFormer 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 AidA 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 ApproachLegal 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
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