Zach Schlein

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 10, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Akerman's Richard Milstein Reflects on a Lifetime of Activism

The Akerman partner and fiduciary litigation attorney has been named as the Florida Bar Foundation's 2019 Medal of Honor recipient for four decades' worth of civil rights and advocacy work.

By Zach Schlein

6 minute read

May 09, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Class Action Lawsuit Against BJ's Wholesale Faces Setback in Florida Appellate Court

Florida's Third District Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a lower court's certification of a class seeking injunctive relief in an unfair and deceptive trade practices action against BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

May 09, 2019 | Daily Business Review

3rd DCA Denies Sanctions Against Miami Litigator, Former Democratic State Rep

The appellate panel found a trial court had not abused its discretion in deciding not to impose sanctions filed against Yolly Roberson by opposing counsel.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

May 08, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Race Car Driver's Widow Retains Miami Attorney for Wrongful Death Suit Against Mexican Billionaire

Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen co-founder Stuart Grossman is serving as legal counsel to Paola London, who is suing Carlos Peralta Quintero and his son over her husband's death.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

May 08, 2019 | Daily Business Review

58% of Young Lawyers Think Legal Profession Is 'Less Desirable', Bar Survey Finds

Akerman partner and YLD President Christian George said the survey was designed to learn "what mental health issues are affecting our constituents" and how lawyers are facing these challenges.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

May 08, 2019 | Law.com

Nearly 60% of Young Lawyers Pondering Career Switch, Florida Bar Survey Finds

Akerman partner and YLD President Christian George said the survey was designed to learn "what mental health issues are affecting our constituents" and how lawyers are facing these challenges.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

May 06, 2019 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Litigators Net $24.5 Million Verdict for Family in Wrongful Death Suit

Attorneys Todd Michaels and Daniel Harwin represented the family of Lilia Torres in Broward Circuit Court. Torres' surviving relatives and their legal counsel argued the negligence of Fort Lauderdale medical professionals caused Torres' death in July 2015.

By Zach Schlein

7 minute read

May 03, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Sbarro Franchise Owner Named in Discrimination Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court

A complaint filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Florida accused Vivaria Group CEO Francisco Javier Gavilan of unlawfully retaliating against a longtime employee who complained of racism in the workplace.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

May 02, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Outgoing Florida Judge Denies Controversial Litigator's Motion for Attorney Fees During Contentious Hearing

Circuit Judge Karen Gievers rejected Tallahassee attorney Phillip Timothy Howard's motion just two days before her mandatory retirement. Howard, who is feuding with a South Florida litigator, was named in a complaint filed by the Florida Bar on March 26.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

May 01, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Former Fowler White Burnett Shareholder Joins Hinshaw & Culbertson

Hinshaw & Culbertson announced their hiring of insurance litigator Rory Jurman on Monday.

By Zach Schlein

2 minute read

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