Zach Schlein is a writer based in Miami. Originally from Montville, New Jersey, he holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Florida and is the litigation reporter for Daily Business Review. He can be reached at his email address, [email protected]
May 21, 2019 | Daily Business Review
South Florida Courts to Close Monday in Observance of Memorial DayFlorida's courts will close for the forthcoming three-day weekend.
By Zach Schlein
1 minute read
May 21, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Broward Tech Company Nets $1M Verdict in Breach of Contract Claim Against Chinese ManufacturerFort Lauderdale-based Circuitronix LLC sued Chinese manufacturing giant Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic Co. Ltd. for allegedly stealing trade secrets and breach of contract.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
May 20, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Stearns Weaver Team Successfully Defends Cleveland Clinic in $2M MedMal SuitFirm shareholders Thomas Aubin and Matthew Podolnick helped to secure a defense verdict in the Southern District of Florida for the health care provider.
By Zach Schlein
6 minute read
May 17, 2019 | Daily Business Review
No Clear Path to Litigation Amid Reports of Detained Migrants Heading to South FloridaBroward Mayor Mark Bogen announced the federal government intends to begin transporting hundreds of undocumented immigrants to Broward and Palm Beach counties.
By Zach Schlein
5 minute read
May 16, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Entire South Florida Firm Removed From Case for Keeping File Meant for Opposing CounselFlorida's Third District Court of Appeal declined a petition for writ of certiorari filed by attorneys with the Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann law firm in Boca Raton. An order from Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Abby Cynamon disqualified the entire firm from serving as defense counsel to a fire safety company after finding counsel had obtained an unfair informational advantage.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
May 15, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Suit to Continue Between School Board and Miami Beach Over Stormwater FeesFlorida's Third District Court of Appeal granted the city's motion to dismiss the school board's appeal for lack of jurisdiction. Miami Beach had filed suit over the school district's refusal to pay fees toward the city's stormwater management system.
By Zach Schlein
3 minute read
May 15, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Miami Attorney Represents Mother Suing Furniture Industry Over Son's DeathLeesfield Scolaro partner Thomas Scolaro is serving as legal counsel to a Lakeland mother whose son died after he was pinned under an eight-drawer dresser on Mother's Day 2017. The lawsuit alleges the organizations responsible for advising and implementing safety standards are liable for the child's death.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
May 14, 2019 | Daily Business Review
South Florida Judge Orders Attorney Fees to Be Withheld from Litigator in Contract DisputePalm Beach Circuit Judge Lisa Small ordered prospective attorney fees from several tobacco cases to be placed in a trust with the Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider & Grossman law firm, instead of awarded to attorney Phillip Tim Howard.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
May 13, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Ex-NFL Player's $300M Defamation Suit Against Miami Herald Moved to Southern District of FloridaFormer Miami Dolphins cornerback Dimitri Patterson has filed a complaint against the Miami Herald and its owner the McClatchy Company over the newspaper's coverage of Patterson's legal troubles. Prior lawsuits filed against the defendants by Patterson have been dismissed.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
May 10, 2019 | Daily Business Review
South Florida Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Securities FraudMark Fisher of Boca Raton was ordered to serve a 28-month prison sentence as well as forfeit $8.4 million.
By Zach Schlein
2 minute read
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