Tommaso Baronio

Tommaso Baronio is a litigation reporter for the Daily Business Review. Born and raised in Italy, he earned his bachelor's degree in Modern Literature in Bologna and worked for two years in Italy as an editor at La Verità and Pluralia Magazine. He moved to New York City to earn his master’s degree at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Feel free to reach him at [email protected].

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August 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Federal Courts Face Rising Trend in Employment Suits

There is a new trend in the Sunshine State. Employment suits are on the rise in the federal courts in Florida, with a steady increase in these actions…

By Tommaso Baronio

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August 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Court Orders $17.9M Foreclosure Sale in Blue Lagoon Ownership Dispute

The property is set for foreclosure sale by the Miami-Dade clerk of the court on Oct. 8, if the judgment is not paid off before then.

By Tommaso Baronio

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August 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'A Good Day': Florida Bank Linked to Venezuela Is Hit With $800,000 Verdict

"Any day where you help prevent an illegal authoritarian regime in Venezuela from penetrating the United States banking system and hold those accountable for assisting that regime is a good day," Derek E. León, the plaintiffs' attorney, said.

By Tommaso Baronio

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August 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Understanding Google's Monopoly: What the Ruling Teaches Us

Timothy J. McGinn, a shareholder and business litigation attorney at the Gunster law firm who specializes in antitrust matters, shared his thoughts about the Google antitrust ruling.

By Tommaso Baronio

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August 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Suit Calls Into Question Cruise Line's Ability to Handle Onboard Medical Emergencies

A suit by Jack Cook of Morgan & Morgan says a passenger injured in a scooter accident died after Carnival Cruise Lines was delayed in evacuating him from the ship to a local hospital.

By Tommaso Baronio

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August 07, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami Judge Vacates $13M Verdict, Grants New Trial

The state court in Miami vacated a $13M verdict and granted a new trial in a win for Am Law 200 firm GrayRobinson. And in the case, Jack Reiter…

By Tommaso Baronio

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August 07, 2024 | Law.com

Florida Law Firm, Circle K Face Evidence-Destruction Lawsuit

"I have been practicing law for over 50 years, and this is the most egregious cover-up effort that I have ever seen," Jack Scarola, a partner at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, alleged in an interview.

By Tommaso Baronio

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August 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Judge Recommends $424K in Attorney Fees in BioPlus Data Breach Settlement

"What's interesting about this case is the lawyers actually lost money handling the case," said Ed Zebersky, a partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, who is not involved in the matter.

By Tommaso Baronio

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August 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

West Palm Beach Federal Court Imposes $850K Penalty for Insider Trading

The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission alleged that the defendant misappropriated material and non-public information regarding the partnership between ADT Inc. and Google LLC from a family member, who is a senior employee at the security company.

By Tommaso Baronio

3 minute read

August 02, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'One of Those Rare Cases:' Florida Appellate Court Reverses Personal Injury Verdict

The Fifth DCA held, "[W]here, as here, the record shows that evidence of pain is undisputed or substantially undisputed, and the trial court denies additur based on a zero-award for pain and suffering, discretion has been abused."

By Tommaso Baronio

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