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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April 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Equifax and Portfolio Recovery Associates Sued for Violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

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April 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Sales Calls Land Miami Barbershop in Telemarketing Class Action Suit

Barber Love LLC, a barber shop that sells a variety of hair care products, was slapped with a telemarketing class action on April 26 in Florida Circuit…

By ALM Staff

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April 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Medical Spa Hit With Privacy Class Action for Violation of Telephone Solicitation Act

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

April 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Special Report: South Florida Retail Booming as Some Retailers Shift From Clicks to Bricks

"There's a pent-up demand for handmade, local, fresh styles and designers that may not have stores but only can be found in these markets," said Andy Hellinger, co-principal of Urban-X Group, the developer behind River Landing.

By Melea VanOstrand

7 minute read

April 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Not Enough Space? Adaptive Reuse May Help Industrial Owners Capitalize on Rising Rates

"You have these different areas where large-scale, modern warehouses are just not practical to use a theme for some of these users, however, the space works very well when you have a small business that's trying to just start out and they need a little bit of retail or business space," said Louis Archambault of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr in Miami.

By Melea VanOstrand

7 minute read

April 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Discount Retailers Taking Leasing in South Florida by Storm as they Influence Retail, Industrial Trends

"All of their sales, even the Old Navy and Gap, are showing signs of increased sales," said Andy Hellinger, Co-Principal of Urban-X Group, the developer behind River Landing. "We're seeing other retailers that want to be around them, especially in the service sector."

By Melea VanOstrand

7 minute read

April 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Nasdaq Suspensions Due to Russian Sanctions Are Hurting Unintended Parties and Investors, Miami Lawyer Says

The issue is a result of unintended consequences, Ed Patricoff, a partner at Duane Morris in Miami believes. He said companies that are suspended could be delisted or prevented from ever trading, which would result in the value of people's investments sliding substantially,

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

April 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Despite Economic Challenges, Downtown Miami Remains One of the Hottest Office Markets

"This return to the workplace is only going to further fuel demand. We are also seeing more financial and law firms come into the market, and their service providers tend to follow. It's a positive domino effect that is driving incredible growth," said Christina Crespi, executive director of the Miami Downtown Authority.

By Melea VanOstrand

5 minute read

April 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Ford Motor Credit Co. Sues Mega Oil Change Alleging Breach of Contract

Ford Motor Credit Co. sued Mega Oil Change LLC and Anthony Rodriguez on April 20 in Florida Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County alleging breach of…

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

April 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Former Avelo Airlines Employee Sues Over Alleged Employment Discrimination

Chase H. Hale and Christopher Cavaliere of Jackson Lewis have stepped in to represent Avelo Airlines Inc. in a pending lawsuit over alleged employment…

By ALM Staff

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