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]

April 11, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Scott Israel's Lawsuit Against Gov. DeSantis

Israel's brief is due by April 13, while DeSantis must file his by April 16. The governor said he booted Israel in part for incompetency regarding the Broward Sheriff's Office's handling of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on Feb. 14, 2018.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

April 11, 2019 | Daily Business Review

'Our Dear Friend Randy': Florida Legal Icon Randall Berg Jr. Dead at 70

The civil rights litigator passed away Wednesday morning following a battle with ALS. Dante Trevisani, executive director of the Florida Justice Institute, said Berg "taught me everything I know about how to be a lawyer."

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

April 10, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Villain or Vigilante? Miami Attorney Faces Disciplinary Action After Criticizing Court

The Third DCA Wednesday referred foreclosure litigator Bruce Jacobs to the Florida Bar for criticizing the court. Jacobs received an order to show cause from the appellate court in December.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

April 09, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Ex-Broward Sheriff's Appeal Against Gov. DeSantis Certified to Florida Supreme Court

Former Broward Sheriff Scott Israel argues his case against Gov. Ron DeSantis should first go to Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal, before heading to the state's high court.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

April 08, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Miami Attorney Negotiates $4.7M Settlement With Insurance Broker in Negligence Suit

Cimo Mazer Mark shareholder Jason Mazer represented trustees of the shuttered Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler law firm and Banyon Income Fund, two entities that closed in the fallout of disbarred attorney Scott Rothstein's $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

April 05, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Judge Rules Retroactive Provision in Florida's Foreclosure Law is Unconstitutional

Judge David Miller's wrote that the specific application of the Florida Fair Foreclosure Act—a 2013 law created in response to the housing crisis— to a case before him was at odds with the Florida Constitution.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

April 05, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Ex-Broward Sheriff Israel Appeals Dismissal of Suit Against Gov. DeSantis Over Parkland School Shooting

The controversial law enforcement officer has filed a notice of appeal just one day after the Broward Circuit Court rejected his complaint against the governor.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

April 03, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Whose Client Is This? 3 South Florida Lawyers Say They're Rightful Counsel in Long-Running Case

The appellate court's order upholds a trial court's conclusion that Manuel Mesa, rather than petitioners Albert Piantini and Andrew Kassier, is the rightful legal representative of Venezuela-based companies Publicidad Vepaco and LaTele Television. The two business entities have been locked in litigation with Venezuelan expatriates and Miami residents Nelson Mezerhane and Rogelio Trujillo for several years.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read