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Raychel Lean

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 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

At Miami Legal Conference, Ukraine Prosecutor General, Ambassador Weigh Possible Civil Damages Against Russia

"Now what we can be doing is making a registry of claims, so that those claims are preserved, they're documented and they're available for when there is a pot of money that can go to recognizing and executing upon those claims," Dr. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, said.

By Raychel Lean

5 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

A Message for Corporate Lawyers From Human Rights Attorney Kerry Kennedy

"Every industry has issues that are specific to it, where there are human rights issues implicated, and it's the legal department that really can stand up and bring these to the attention of the C-suite and create change," Kerry Kennedy said.

By Raychel Lean

5 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Opponents Try Again to Block Florida Education Law

Plaintiffs are two students in Miami-Dade County and Manatee County schools, two lesbian couples with children in Miami-Dade County schools, a woman with children in Orange County schools and two teachers in Broward County and Pasco County schools.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court to Weigh Bar Accident Case

Justices agreed to a request by the guardian for Jacquelyn Faircloth to take up a dispute that focuses on a judgment against Potbelly's, a bar near the Florida State University campus.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

October 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Where Are All the Women?' Clients Are Monitoring Law Firm Gender Diversity. Are You?

Panelists at the International Bar Association 2022 Conference in Miami Beach said many law firm leaders are dropping the ball on gender diversity, and clients are watching.

By Raychel Lean

6 minute read

October 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Police Officer Reaches Settlement After Slipping and Falling in Miami Parking Lot

The defendants claimed that an oil leak happened shortly before the fall and the store had no notice of the dangerous condition.

By Melissa Siegel

5 minute read

October 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Walmart Customer Secures $1 Million Verdict After Tripping Over Parking Lot Crack

The defense presented surveillance video that supposedly showed the plaintiff walking normally, and disputed how much the injuries changed her life.

By Melissa Siegel

4 minute read

October 28, 2022 | Daily Business Review

ALM Launches Free Insurance Course to Address Industrywide Talent Crisis. Here's How to Sign Up

ALM and Miami Dade College have joined forces to offer a free three-week course providing direct access to top industry professionals in preparation for an insurance career. Here's what you need to know.

By Raychel Lean

4 minute read

October 28, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami Beach Condo Building Evacuated Near Deadly Collapse

At least one observer said the damage extends beyond a single support beam.

By The Associated Press

3 minute read

October 28, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Voters Asked to Scrap One Way to Amend Constitution

Critics say the panel's membership is politically driven and includes unaccountable bureaucrats, political donors and lobbyists.

By Brendan Farrington

3 minute read