Jasmine Floyd is a South Florida litigation reporter with the Daily Business Review at ALM. You can reach her at [email protected] or 678-472-8947.
September 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Stick and Carat: Jared the Galleria of Jewelry Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Weight of Diamonds"What many people don't realize is that percentage point differentials in the weight of a diamond can mean a significant difference in what customers are paying - to the tune of thousands and tens of thousands of dollars," attorney Michael Citron said.
By Jasmine Floyd
4 minute read
September 08, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Jay Cohen on the High Bar Needed for COVID-19-Related Claims to Succeed in Tort Cases"From every crisis comes opportunity. The pandemic is no different. We have seen the advantage of remote proceedings in law and many other professions and industry," Cohen said.
By Jasmine Floyd
6 minute read
September 07, 2021 | Daily Business Review
'Tinder for Lawyers?' Dating App Aims to Help Attorneys Find LoveOnce signed in, users can pinpoint potential matches based on several factors, including age, geography, gender, as well as job title or practice area.
By Jasmine Floyd
2 minute read
September 03, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida Jury Awards $2 Million Verdict in Personal Injury Case"You have a condensed amount of time to try to show a jury the true harms and losses, and that's tough to do," said plaintiff counsel Derrick Connell.
By Jasmine Floyd
4 minute read
September 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review
5 South Florida Attorneys Disciplined Before State Supreme Court in July, AugustOne attorney was immediately disbarred after he continued to practice law following a suspension.
By Jasmine Floyd
4 minute read
August 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review
2 Veteran South Florida Lawyers Sentenced for Financial Fraud"Both the judge and the prosecution in this case were wise," defense counsel David Markus said.
By Jasmine Floyd
4 minute read
August 27, 2021 | Daily Business Review
$1.2 Million Verdict: Florida Lawyers Secure Result 3 Times Higher Than Top Pretrial Offer"I give them credit for pursing the value they affixed to their case," defense attorney Carlos Llorente said.
By Jasmine Floyd
5 minute read
August 26, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Lawyer's Testimony Fails to Prove Business Record Hearsay Exception, Florida Appellate Court FindsThe court found the attorney didn't have personal knowledge of the elements necessary to establish a business record hearsay exception.
By Jasmine Floyd
6 minute read
August 25, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Bold New Frontiers: South Florida Litigators Are Partnering With Overseas Law Firms for Clients, Major Projects"In some cases, partnering is extremely important as those firms understand the political climate, the local rules, and other intangibles in their respective countries. We have established relationships with such firms and look forward to continuing to work with them in this new venture," attorney Gonzalez said.
By Jasmine Floyd
5 minute read
August 23, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Latham & Watkins' Victory in Federal Class Action Could Have Broader Implications for Insurance Industry"We're seeing repetitive systemic arbitration, whether it's the insurance industry or consumer arbitration, and you have it sometimes even in the securities industry," Roy Oppenheim said.
By Jasmine Floyd
6 minute read