Melea VanOstrand
Melea VanOstrand oversees the Daily Business Review as ALM's Florida Bureau Chief. Email Melea at [email protected] or follow her on her Twitter or Facebook pages.
July 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Freedom of Expression at Stake: Miami Beach Dessert Shop Case Explores Definition of Adult MaterialIt's a case that delves into the definition of what constitutes adult material and, as the dessert shop owner and his attorney see it, is a violation of freedom of expression.
By Melea VanOstrand
4 minute read
July 03, 2023 | Daily Report Online
What if a Client Lies to Their Lawyer?Lawyers often rely on their clients to provide them with information and facts to use in the course of a representation, including in litigation. While…
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
5 minute read
June 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
The 2023 DBR 100: Ranked By Gross RevenueAkerman materialized an 8.8% gain in revenue, while Holland & Knight had the largest revenue growth of the three homegrown Am Law 100 firms in Florida as it saw a 9.8% increase in revenue.
By Melea VanOstrand
1 minute read
June 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
The 2023 DBR 100: Profit Per Equity PartnerEven as firms across the nation experienced a slight decline in profitability, profits per equity partner showed an overall increase at nearly all Florida Am Law firms.
By Melea VanOstrand
1 minute read
June 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
The 2023 DBR 100: Ranked By HeadcountFlorida's three homegrown Am Law 100 firms managed to grow their Florida attorney counts by an average of just under 4% collectively.
By Melea VanOstrand
1 minute read
June 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
The 2023 DBR 100: Ranked By Revenue Per LawyerIn the case of Florida's Am Law firms, the revenue per lawyer generally saw an upward trend, while the national figures exhibited a decline in this aspect.
By Melea VanOstrand
1 minute read
June 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Aetna Life Insurance Hit with ERISA Lawsuit in Florida Southern District CourtAetna Life Insurance was hit with an ERISA lawsuit Friday in Florida Southern District Court. The case, seeking coverage for newborn medical services,…
By Melea VanOstrand
1 minute read
June 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Parent Company to T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Sued Over Alleged ADA ViolationsThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
By ALM Staff
1 minute read
June 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida Legal Awards 'On The Rise' 2023 Honorees Part 2Editor's Note: On the Rise is part of the Daily Business Review's annual Florida Legal Awards. It recognizes the state's top lawyers 40 and under.…
By Melea VanOstrand
9 minute read
June 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida Legal Awards 'On The Rise' 2023 HonoreesEditor's Note: On the Rise is part of the Daily Business Review's annual Florida Legal Awards. It recognizes the state's top lawyers 40 and under.…
By Melea VanOstrand
10 minute read
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