Celia Ampel

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

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February 01, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Appeals Court: Uber Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees

The Third District Court of Appeal rejects the employment question on a request for unemployment benefits.

By Celia Ampel

10 minute read

January 31, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Legislative Attorney Fee Cap in Claims Bill Struck Down

The Florida Supreme Court rules attorney fees may not be limited by a claims bill if the limitation impairs the contract between the law firm and client.

By Celia Ampel

8 minute read

January 31, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Four South Florida Lawyers Disciplined by Supreme Court

The Florida Supreme Court disciplines four Broward County attorneys.

By Celia Ampel

5 minute read

January 30, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Traveler Detentions and Court Clogs Flow From Trump Immigration Order

Attorneys respond to calls from travelers who were held up trying to return to the United States after President Donald Trump orders a crackdown on immigrants.

By Samantha Joseph, Celia Ampel and Monika Gonzalez Mesa

10 minute read

January 30, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Cruise Line Secures Defense Win in Case Over Passenger's Fall

A cruise line won a defense verdict in a $12 million case by arguing a passenger's debilitating fall was no one's fault.

By Celia Ampel

9 minute read

January 26, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Defendants in Litigation Over Drug Push for MDL Consolidation in New York

Federal court claims of uncontrollable bleeding caused by the blood thinner Eliquis are headed toward consolidation — but a panel must choose whether the case will be heard in New York.

By Celia Ampel

9 minute read

January 25, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Judicial Switch-Up Prompts Appeal in Dismissed $10M Condo Hotel Case

A lawsuit filed by unit owners of a condo hotel over fees for renovations was dismissed by a judge who came into the case just before trial.

By Celia Ampel

11 minute read

January 25, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Senior Appellate Judge Rails Against 'Chevron' Deference

A Florida appellate judge who just reached retirement age took an opportunity Wednesday to rail against courts' deference to administrative agency decisions.

By Celia Ampel

4 minute read