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.

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May 12, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Force Majeure Ruling in Miami Retail Suit Could Change How Contracts Are Written

"This seems to be a case of the first impression in South Florida that will likely be relied upon by other jurists as litigation regarding force majeure provisions move through the court system," said an attorney for the landlord in this case.

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

May 06, 2021 | Daily Business Review

A-Rod's UFC Gym Chain Expands to Doral Retail Center

"Doral is really coming into its own right now," said Ron Castan, who represented Miami-based real estate developer Terra in the deal.

By Melea VanOstrand

4 minute read

May 05, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'People Weren't Going to Let You in': COVID-19 Logistical Challenges Preceded $17.5M Condo Settlement

"Even finding people to volunteer to have their unit utilized for the testing was a huge challenge that was beyond the normal challenge because of COVID," said David B. Haber, one of the Miami lawyers involved in the settlement.

By Melea VanOstrand

4 minute read

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