Samantha Joseph is co-head of the Litigation Desk in ALM's global newsroom. Grad school: Newhouse Syracuse. Contact: [email protected]. On Twitter: @SjosephWriter
May 14, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Broward Lawyer Wins $1.1 Million for Fired Hospital WhistleblowerFort Lauderdale attorney Michael Petruccelli wins $1.12 million for a health care risk manager, who sued her former employer over what she said was a retaliatory firing.
By Samantha Joseph |
6 minute read
May 11, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Attorney's Report Leads to Miami-Dade Police Probe of Officer Accused of Kicking DriverThe internal investigation stems from an account by Greenspoon Marder partner Deborah Baker-Egozi, who said she saw an angry officer kick a compliant motorist during a traffic stop.
By Samantha Joseph |
3 minute read
May 10, 2018 | Daily Business Review
'How Could He Take $1 Million?' Justices Consider Disbarment for Former Rainmaker Jeremy AltersJustice C. Alan Lawson asked in what "conceivable universe" would trust account violations go unpunished.
By Samantha Joseph
4 minute read
May 09, 2018 | Daily Business Review
'I Saw You Kick Him': Greenspoon Marder Partner Intervenes in Alleged Police AbuseDeborah Baker-Egozi said she was on her way from court Wednesday when she saw a law enforcement officer assault a young man.
By Samantha Joseph |
4 minute read
May 09, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Broward County Administrative Judge Robert Lee Among Judges Facing Election RivalsBroward County Court Administrative Judge Robert W. Lee has drawn competition from traffic ticket attorney Stephen Lustig for the Aug. 28 primary.
By Samantha Joseph |
3 minute read
May 08, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Is Bank of America Spending Over Six Figures — and Rising — to Fight $75K South Florida Suit?Palm Beach Circuit Judge Lisa S. Small issued a rebuttable instruction, telling the jury that "Bank of America's records are not reliable."
By Samantha Joseph |
5 minute read
May 07, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Miami Jury Returns Defense Verdict in $3.1 Million Ladder CaseA Miami jury deliberated for about 18 minutes before returning a verdict for Louisville Ladder Inc. in the case of a plumber who was seriously injured in a 9-foot fall.
By Samantha Joseph |
5 minute read
May 07, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Miami Judge Faces Ethics Charge Over Free Hotel Stays Tied to Husband's Corruption CaseThe JQC recommended a public reprimand and a $5,000 fine for Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Maria D. Ortiz.
By Samantha Joseph |
4 minute read
May 04, 2018 | Daily Business Review
At Least 3 South Florida Circuit Judges Get Challengers for Upcoming ElectionMost incumbents ran unopposed.
By Samantha Joseph |
3 minute read
May 03, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Ex-Miami Lawyer Who Aided Drug Cartel Fails to Get Back Into Florida BarThe Florida Board of Bar Examiners recommended that the Florida Supreme Court grant the request, but a divided high court Thursday denied it.
By Samantha Joseph
4 minute read