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].
September 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Attorney Sentenced to Jail by Florida Supreme Court"I am 'convicted' on charges that I was not an appellant in an appeal in which I was appellant and on charges that I drafted and filed 16 particular pleadings for a former client when every pleading was for myself pro se," Norkin said.
By Tommaso Baronio
3 minute read
September 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Florida Appellate Court Orders Attorney to Be Deposed"I think it will have a broader impact, because it talks about the attorney-client privilege, and that not everything in the hands of the lawyer is automatically protected," said Kogan, the plaintiff's counsel.
By Tommaso Baronio
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September 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Limits on Public Comments During City Council Meetings"This is critical because absent those restrictions, a public hearing can devolve into chaos as anyone and everyone could use limited public hearing time either to engage irrelevant topics or behave in an inappropriate manner that distracts from the conduct of government business," said Edward Guedes, who represents the city of Homestead
By Tommaso Baronio
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September 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Broward Attorney Faces Florida Bar Complaint Over Promissory Notes"If you are guilty of cheating or stealing, whether it's a criminal offense or a bar violation, it holds the highest significance and can lead to substantial suspension or disbarment," said David B. Rothman, managing partner at Rothman & Associates, who is not involved in the matter.
By Tommaso Baronio
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September 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Disbarred South Florida Lawyer Charged with Wire Fraud, Money LaunderingThe disbarred lawyer was charged with three counts of wire fraud, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
By Tommaso Baronio
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September 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Meet Jesus M. Suarez: New Chair of the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission"Personally, I evaluate each candidate's commitment to the rule of law and understanding that the province and duty of the judiciary is to say what the law is, not what it should be," he said.
By Tommaso Baronio
4 minute read
September 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Third DCA Enters Ruling Providing Guidance on Burden-Shifting Sanctions"The Third DCA recognized that a shareholder who is a party to a shareholder's agreement can sue directly for its breach, and that this does fall within the exception for derivative actions; I think that was a very important issue for them to clarify, and it will have an impact [on future litigation]," said Michael P. Hamaway, a partner at Mombach, Boyle, Hardin & Simmons.
By Tommaso Baronio
4 minute read
September 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Lyft Seeks to Compel Arbitration in Lawsuit, but Plaintiff Claims Terms Do Not Match What Happened"Our client had to commit to more things than what he agreed to arbitrate. I say with reference to what Disney tried to do in Orlando trying to apply not the same service as what those people got at Disney when they went to a restaurant," said Aaron Davis, who represents the plaintiff.
By Tommaso Baronio
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September 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Miami Wilds Accuses Miami-Dade County of Making False Statements in Legal Motion"The very suggestion that Miami Wilds could wield such influence over a federal agency insults the Court's intelligence and undermines the proper administration of justice," Miami Wilds stated.
By Tommaso Baronio
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September 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Battle Over Sergio Pino's Empire Has Begun, and It's Going to Be a MessFrom a probate perspective, the case presents significant challenges. "It's a huge mess," said Lawrence A. Kellogg, a founding partner at LKLSG and an expert in probate law who is not involved in the case.
By Tommaso Baronio
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