John Pacenti
January 02, 2014 | Law.com
'Stand Your Ground' Law Applies To Miami Lakes KillingsAn appellate court found a man charged with killing two men outside a Chili's restaurant in Miami Lakes has immunity under the state's Stand Your Ground law.
By John Pacenti
4 minute read
December 31, 2013 | Law.com
Two Miami-Dade Police Officers Denied Immunity In Fatal ShootingsThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit refuses to give two Miami-Dade police qualified immunity in a shooting that left two black men dead.
By John Pacenti
5 minute read
December 31, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Attorneys Focus On Timing Of Payment For $6.4 Million Judgment Against Daddy YankeePuerto Rican Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee and management were held liable over canceled Argentine concert tour.
By John Pacenti
5 minute read
December 30, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Summary Judgment Granted In Siblings' $130 Million Property DisputeA judge has granted summary judgment to a brother who was sued by his sister over $130 million in business property on Miami Beach's Lincoln Road and Coral Gables' Miracle Mile.
By John Pacenti
2 minute read
December 26, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Legal Team Exposes Manufacturer's Cover-Up In Chinese Drywall CaseAttorneys Victor Diaz, Jorge Lorenzo and Erik W. Scharf won a $7.125 million judgment for Jeffrey and Elisa Robin, whose upscale Coconut Grove home was built with defective Chinese drywall.
By John Pacenti
4 minute read
December 18, 2013 | Daily Business Review
3rd DCA Approves Deposition For A-Rod's CousinThe Third District Court of Appeal backs a deposition for New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez's cousin in the Biogenesis performance-enhancing drug case.
By John Pacenti
2 minute read
December 17, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Paulina Rubio Case To Be Heard By Miami-Dade Jury"X Factor" judge Paulina Rubio faces a jury trial in Miami for missing a concert date in Colombia.
By John Pacenti
1 minute read
December 16, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Federal Judge Moreno Concerned About Proposed Homeless SettlementA federal judge has concerns about bathroom access for Miami's homeless population after the city pushed for changes to a landmark 1998 agreement.
By John Pacenti
4 minute read
December 16, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Judge Dismisses Miccosukee's Malpractice and Fraud Suit Against AttorneysFor the second time in 1½ months, a South Florida judge has dealt the Miccosukee tribe a blow in its war against its former lawyers at Miami law firm Lewis Tein.
By John Pacenti
4 minute read
December 16, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Justice Watch: Forced-Place Insurance Policies May Soon Be TamedAttorneys suing banks and insurers say rule changes by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could finally put an end to the gouging of homeowners on forced-place insurance policies.
By John Pacenti
5 minute read
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