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Lisa Willis

Lisa Willis

Emmy award winning news anchor, reporter, weathercaster, writer, news director, marketing specialist having served in Miami, NYC, Baltimore, Seattle, Charleston, Myrtle Beach.

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March 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

More Money Than Attorneys Sought: $1.4M for Defamatory Posts

"It was an emotional trial with high stakes," the attorney for the plaintiff said.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

March 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

How We Got $2M for a Client Offered $100K

"The biggest hurdle we overcame in this case was the defense's argument that her pain and injuries weren't related to the crash," the attorney representing the plaintiff said.

By Lisa Willis

3 minute read

March 04, 2024 | Daily Business Review

A Lawyer Posted About 2 Settlements: Courts Disagreed About Confidentiality

"[The] decision also benefits all attorneys representing their clients, in ensuring that attorneys cannot be bound by contractual provisions they did not agree to, and would not agree to," defense counsel said.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

February 29, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Felonies, Frivolous Filings and the Jan. 6 Uprising: 9 Florida Lawyers Disciplined

Two attorneys were disbarred, four had their licenses revoked, two were suspended, and one faced reprimand.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

February 29, 2024 | Daily Business Review

First Lawsuit Launched After Miami Boat Accident

Attorney Eric Mausner said 29 individuals were affected by the collision, with 13 requiring transportation to the hospital.

By Lisa Willis

3 minute read

February 29, 2024 | Daily Business Review

This Rising Star Attorney Is a Powerhouse in Florida's Legal Sector

"I would say, 'Never say never,'" the attorney advises.

By Lisa Willis

7 minute read

February 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'We Didn't Fail You—Amazon Did': Plaintiffs End Bid for Mass Arbitration in Miami

"There is a kind of a war going on right now in the E commerce space," said Ascend corporate counsel, Jonathan D. Herpy Sr

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

February 23, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami Lawyers Sue AP Over Alleged Ties to Hamas

"We must be clear that a lawsuit filed ... against AP for its reporting on the attacks is baseless," said AP spokeswoman Lauren Easton.

By Lisa Willis

6 minute read

February 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

With Miami Firm as Point, Widow Sues Billionaire Google Owner, Others Over Fatal Plane Crash

"If he wanted to recover the aircraft and the remains of those lost, it would be done," the complaint claims.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

February 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

New Precedent: Lawyers Took Too Long, So Litigants Struck a Doomed Deal

As the case returns to the lower court without the punitive damages claim, the ruling is a cautionary tale for businesses and individuals alike about the legal foundations of their negotiations and the evidentiary standards required for punitive damages in Florida's courts.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read