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].
August 23, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Judge Slaps $16 Million Penalty on Defendants in Wyndham Timeshare Advertising Fraud CaseThe U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has awarded Wyndham Vacation Ownership and its affiliated entities more than $16 million…
By Tommaso Baronio
4 minute read
August 23, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Medley Candidate Never Slept in the City, But Miami Judge Rules He Can Run in ElectionsFollowing a two-week trial, a Miami state court judge ruled that Arturo Jinete qualified as a candidate for city mayor or councilman, making it the…
By Tommaso Baronio
4 minute read
August 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Implications of Senate President Not Calling Special Legislative Session on Florida Condominium ActIn a memorandum released last week, Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo expressed concern about the growing misconceptions surrounding condominium…
By Tommaso Baronio
7 minute read
August 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Legal Battle Erupts Between Nonprofit Co-Founders Amid Allegations of Fund Misuse and DefamationBarry Skolnick accused Alvin Eskanazyof misusing funds in mid-June. Now, Eskanazy has filed a $10 million defamation countersuit, alleging that Skolnick falsely informed donors about the misuse.
By Tommaso Baronio
3 minute read
August 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Second Lawsuit Filed Against Mandarin Oriental-Boca Raton Developer"The developer is simply refusing to honor the contract," said James T. Ferrara, a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson.
By Tommaso Baronio
3 minute read
August 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Radio Station Beats Coral Gables Mayor's Defamation Lawsuit"Mr. Lago looks forward to advancing this matter further so that journalism motivated by malice and a reckless disregard for the truth is held accountable," said Mason A. Pertnoy, who represents Mayor Vince Lago.
By Tommaso Baronio
4 minute read
August 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review
US Eleventh Circuit Orders New Trial After Judge Tosses $300M Verdict"If they get the right expert, they won't get $300 million, but they could get a substantial amount," said Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Law.
By Tommaso Baronio
5 minute read
August 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Why Smartmatic Escaped Indictment: A Closer Look at the Charges Against Its Executives"It adds a lot of the hallmarks of some of the ugliest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations that you could find," said Scott Greytak with Transparency International.
By Tommaso Baronio
4 minute read
August 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Judge Recommends Dissolving $63 Million Garnishment Against Joe Carollo"We do not believe the law allows a judgment debtor to manipulate the family income or spending habits in that manner to defeat a writ of garnishment," said Jeff Gutchess, a partner at AXS Law Group.
By Tommaso Baronio
6 minute read
August 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Florida Man Charged With $300M Real Estate Ponzi Scheme"Investors should be vigilant when they encounter aggressive sellers who make over-the-top sales pitches and promise high rates of guaranteed returns," said Nekia Hackworth Jones, director of the SEC's Atlanta regional office.
By Tommaso Baronio
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