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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 16, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Former Judge Gill Freeman Honored by Florida Bar Young Lawyers

Retired Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Gill Freeman is among the honorees recognized by the Florida Bar's young lawyers division.

By Celia Ampel

1 minute read

June 16, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Labarga: Judges Must Act to Protect the Courts

Warding off threats to Florida's justice system requires that the public understands the importance of the courts, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Jorge Labarga told 600 judges and lawyers at the Florida Bar Convention's annual judicial luncheon Thursday.

By Celia Ampel

6 minute read

June 15, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Miami Driver Avoids Liability in Crash With Drunken Driver

A jury wrestling over blame in a car crash assigned $12 million in damages to the drunken driver and none to the other motorist.

By Celia Ampel

10 minute read

June 15, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Judge Dismisses Some Claims in Takata Air Bag Litigation

U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno dismissed some claims against Mazda in the Takata air bag economic loss multidistrict litigation.

By Celia Ampel

2 minute read

June 15, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Sea-Doo Maker Bombardier Ordered to Pay $46.7M in Patent Infringement Case

A Miami federal judge entered a $46.7 million judgment in a patent infringement case against Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. over its Sea-Doo personal watercraft.

By Celia Ampel

3 minute read

June 14, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Promoter Wins $8.5M Award Against Champion Boxer

A Miami-Dade jury found boxer Canelo Alvarez liable for $8.5 million in damages on an unjust enrichment claim filed by his former promoter.

By Celia Ampel

2 minute read

June 14, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Ex-Concert Promoter Pleads Guilty in $207M Ponzi Scheme

A former Miami Beach resident who staged tours for the Rolling Stones, Elton John and other big acts pleads guilty to defrauding investors in his concert promotion businesses.

By Celia Ampel

2 minute read

June 14, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Dollars, Diversity, Free Speech: Florida Bar to Address Weighty Topics in Orlando at Annual Convention

The annual Florida Bar convention starting Wednesday highlights technology, diversity and other issues.

By Celia Ampel

3 minute read

June 13, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Bomb Threat Briefly Closes Miami-Dade Courthouse

The Richard E. Gerstein criminal courthouse was closed briefly while the police investigated a bomb threat.

By Celia Ampel

1 minute read

June 09, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Jay Peak Lawsuit Explores Fraudulent Transfer Theory

A Miami lawyer is suing investment firm Raymond James Financial Inc. over the Jay Peak scandal, using a legal theory he says hasn't been tested in Florida state court.

By Celia Ampel

6 minute read


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