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Tommaso Baronio

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 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Implications of Senate President Not Calling Special Legislative Session on Florida Condominium Act

In 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 Defamation

Barry 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.

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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

3 minute read

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

4 minute read

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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