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.
February 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Why Some South Florida Attorneys Are Skeptical About a Proposed Law Making Its Way to the Governor"It is a cure in search of a problem. The statue exists supposedly to protect hospitals against frivolous claims associated with COVID-19. However, under the existing laws of the state of Florida, doctors, nurses and hospitals are already protected against such claims," attorney Peter Spillis said.
By Jasmine Floyd
5 minute read
February 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Large Plaintiff Firm Targets One-Wheel Skateboard, as Suits Fly Against 'Smart' Devices"This is a perfect example of a product that was likely brought to market too quickly before it was made as safe as was feasible, and all of these individuals allege they have been injured as a result," attorney Dylan Hooper said.
By Jasmine Floyd
4 minute read
February 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Miami Lawyer Suspended for 3 Years After Court Rejects Referee's 90-Day Recommendation"The referee improperly focused upon ... asserted motive to provide constitutionally effective assistance of counsel. Rather, his subjective motive was not determinative," the Florida Supreme Court found.
By Jasmine Floyd
3 minute read
February 16, 2022 | Law.com
'Fast Burn': Understaffed South Florida Courts Are Denying Continuances, Rocketing Through Dockets"I feel the 'no-continuance' rule might make it more stressful for both the lawyers and the courts. It might unintentionally cause some additional friction or argument on the issue of continuances," attorney Paul Gamm said.
By Jasmine Floyd
5 minute read
February 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review
To Combat Stress of Lawyering, South Florida Attorney Relies on Extreme Fitness—and Is Now a Champ"I believe that the level of confidence you have in yourself does reflect in the way you perform in any other areas of your life, whether it be your personal, family or business life," attorney Jibrael Hindi said.
By Jasmine Floyd
7 minute read
February 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review
'Long Overdue': Appellate Ruling Clarifies Notaries' Statutory Duties, Negligence"Notaries hold an important position in our society to prevent fraud, and these days they are more necessary than ever due to seemingly increasing fraudulent acts," attorney Daren Stabinski said. "They must take their jobs seriously with due care, or else be held responsible."
By Jasmine Floyd
5 minute read
February 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review
20 Depositions Before Injunction Hearing Helped Carlton Fields Clinch $3.3 Million Settlement"We wanted to conduct discovery before we went into the injunction hearing, so we did a document request, and deposed about 20 people before we went to the injunction hearing. That was a unique strategy in terms of noncompete cases and how they developed," attorney Alan Rosenthal said.
By Jasmine Floyd
5 minute read
February 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review
To Prove Misappropriation, Miami Lawyers Used Methodical Discovery Strategy"We received the defendants' sales data during discovery, and were able to calculate what percentage—and volume and amount—of their sales, year over year, were to our customers," attorney Eric Isicoff said.
By Jasmine Floyd
5 minute read
February 04, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Legal Giant Anthony J. Karrat Takes His Final Bow: 'Heart and Commitment'"In any program I feel there needs to be some movement and change," Karrat said. "It's time we bring in new people with unique ideas and different approaches."
By Jasmine Floyd
4 minute read
February 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review
What Are Brian Flores' Chances in Challenging the NFL? It Depends on Who Supports His Claims"If the class is not certified, presumably Flores would seek to proceed with the lawsuit as to his individual claims," said Miami attorney Howie Waldman, who is not involved in the litigation.
By Jasmine Floyd
4 minute read
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