Raychel Lean

Raychel Lean is ALM's Florida bureau chief, overseeing the Daily Business Review. Email her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter via @raychellean.

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November 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Sidesteps Talk of White House Bid

DeSantis, who during his 2018 gubernatorial campaign played up a close relationship with then-President Trump, similarly deflected questions Tuesday about Trump and the future of the Republican Party during an appearance in Fort Walton Beach.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

November 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

When Global Law Firms Gathered in Miami, Here's What They Talked About

The 2022 International Bar Association Conference spanned a week and covered dozens of different legal issues, but one topic came up time and time again both in pre-planned panels and in organic conversation.

By Raychel Lean

7 minute read

November 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Lawyer Tapped for Medical Marijuana Post

The attorney comes to the medical-marijuana office after serving as a "policy advisor" at the state Agency for Health Care Administration.

By Dara Kam

4 minute read

November 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Justices Urged to Weigh Medical Malpractice Dispute

The panel urged the Supreme Court to take up the case, more than five years after justices issued a closely watched decision that backed disclosure of records.

By Jim Saunders

5 minute read

November 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Biden Administration's Proposed New Independent-Contractor Test Can Impact Your Company's Bottom Line

Companies routinely use independent contractors for special projects and isolated assignments as a way to cut down on the normal costs connected to…

By Paul Lopez and Brittany Hynes

6 minute read

November 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Subpoenas to Seek Redistricting Documents

The subpoenas are part of a broader effort to dig into behind-the-scenes discussions that led to the Legislature in April passing a redistricting plan sought by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

November 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Judge Says Migrant Flights Lawsuit Needs Changes

"The takeaway for us is, we're most excited that we satisfied the standing issue, which I think internally might have been the concern," said State Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-North Miami Beach. "We walk out of here just knowing we've got to show our work, show our answers."

By Dara Kam

6 minute read