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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February 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review

3 Tips for Trial Lawyers From an Expert on Valuing Monetary Damages

Dr. Michael Shahnasarian is a trial consultant and expert witness.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

January 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Sex With a Client: Florida Supreme Court Disciplines 5 Lawyers for Various Ethics Breaches

Among those disciplined was an attorney who made an unintentional misstep.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

January 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'I Thought She Was Going Home': Plaintiff Dies During Litigation Against Southwest Airlines

"They know about these dangerous jet bridges. They've been sued before," plaintiff counsel Robert Solomon said.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

January 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Lawyer in Hot Seat Over Alleged SEC Violations

Oral arguments are set for Feb. 8.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

January 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Think Miami Parking Is Expensive? $60M Class Action Lawsuit Moves Forward Over Tax

"The Florida Constitution requires that there be some legislative authority in order to impose a tax like this," plaintiffs counsel Rachel Wagner Furst said. "And we allege that there is no authority."

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

January 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

$1M in Attorney Fees Awarded in South Florida Case After Insurer Refused $100K Settlement

"The defense turned what should have been a straightforward matter—one that should have been settled very early on—into an exceedingly complicated and expensive one," said attorney Todd L. Wallen.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

January 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Victory for Carlton Fields: Firm Helps Client Triumph in Nearly Decadelong Litigation

"What this opinion does is revives in everybody's minds—the court system, and lawyers and claimants—what the rules of the game are," said attorney Alan Rosenthal.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

January 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Paralegal Faces Criminal Charges, Civil Lawsuit Over Dead Attorney's Estate

"We have been completely teed up and ready to go to trial," Coral Gables attorney Christopher Spuches said.

By Lisa Willis

3 minute read

January 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Haitian Lawyers Association Recognized for Advancing Aksè ak Lajistis

The group is the recipient of the 2023 Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award, which is scheduled to be presented by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz in a Jan. 26 ceremony.

By Lisa Willis

3 minute read

January 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

No Punitive Damages for Client Who Never Signed Waiver Refusing Uninsured-Driver Coverage

Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed an award of punitive damages to the driver who sought additional compensation at trial based on the denial of coverage for not signing an insurance waiver.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

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