February 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Pankauski Law Firm Beats Back Malpractice Suit—But 1 Count SurvivesThe surviving count alleges the attorneys wrote a defective motion to attempt to stop the sale of a real estate property—an alleged misstep that cost their lawyer-client $500,000.
By Lisa Willis
4 minute read
February 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Lost by 1 Vote: Candidate Wins Partial Victory in Fight for Attorney Fees, Public RecordsFourth DCA Judges Spencer D. Levine, Burton C. Conner and Melanie G. May heard the appeal.
By Lisa Willis
5 minute read
February 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Divvying the Bitcoin: Courts Grapple With Cryptocurrency's Fluctuating Value, Costs"You don't want your client saying, 'Why didn't we do something? It's worth nothing now,'" attorney Nancy Hass said.
By Lisa Willis
4 minute read
February 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review
3 Judges Wanted: JNC Seeks Candidates for Miami-Dade Courts"I want to know whether they're well balanced mentally and physically; whether they have intelligence that's demonstrated, either by their work or by their performance, either in writing or in school," said Walter James Harvey, JNC member.
By Lisa Willis
3 minute read
February 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Lawyers Call Out Florida Supreme Court for Dismantling Diversity Committee"There will not be fairness in state courts unless the judiciary is consistently and intentionally educated about diversity, fairness, and inclusion," argued Ernest L. Chang, the president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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3 minute read
February 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Judges Made Errors in This Broward Dispute— But 'Tipsy Coachman' Doctrine Applies"Notwithstanding this error, we are compelled to affirm the summary judgment order on the tenant's claims based on the 'tipsy coachman doctrine,'" Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz wrote for the appellate panel.
By Lisa Willis
5 minute read
February 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review
'Might as Well Have Artificial Intelligence': Roy Black is Bothered by This Courtroom Trend"Advocacy may not be dead, but it's certainly on life support," said Roy Black, a Miami trial lawyer with more than five decades of courtroom experience.
By Lisa Willis
5 minute read
February 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review
The Florida Bar Wants You—How to Become Part of the Judge-Selection ProcessApply by Feb. 24. The Florida Bar will nominate three lawyers for each of the 27 commissions to the governor for his consideration.
By Lisa Willis
2 minute read
February 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review
'The Art Is Slowly Fading': Are Litigators Being Penalized for Passion?"Of late, I think the worst thing that has happened with lawyer ethics is that we have merged issues of professionalism into ethics," said Brian Tannebaum, attorney and ethics expert.
By Lisa Willis
11 minute read
February 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review
The 'Fabuloso' Class Action Is Gaining Momentum—But This Law Firm Won't Touch It YetMultiple lawyers have signed on to represent consumers, but one law firm is sitting out the litigation—at least for now.
By Lisa Willis
4 minute read
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