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]
September 12, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Attorneys for Embattled Chinese Businessman Speak on Fashion Mall SettlementPeter Russin and Daniel Gonzalez of Miami firm Meland Russin and Budwick say their client, Zeng Zheng Du, was in a "zero-sum game" that led him to settle the litigation.
By Zach Schlein
3 minute read
September 12, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Bye bye, Big Law: Greenberg Traurig Co-President Hilarie Bass is Stepping Down to Start a NonprofitBass, who has served with the firm for the entirety of her 37-year-long legal career, recently served as the the 2017-2018 president of the American Bar Association. She will be leaving Greenberg Traurig at the end of 2018 to launch a venture addressing the challenges faced by women and minorities in the workplace.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
September 12, 2018 | Law.com
Greenberg Traurig Co-President Hilarie Bass Steps DownHilarie Bass, who was at the law firm for 37 years and was the 2017-2018 ABA president, is launching a venture focused on women and minorities in the workplace.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
September 11, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Settlement Reached in Litigation Over Controversial Fashion Mall Project in BrowardThe settlement marks the end of an extended conflict between parties over the failed endeavor to transform the Plantation property into a live-work-play community called 321 North.
By Zach Schlein
6 minute read
September 10, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Miami Attorney Helps Secure $3.3M for Man Whose Arm Was Amputated After Seeking Care for Flu-Like SymptomsThomas B. Scolaro, partner at Miami-based firm Leesfield Scolaro, represented Ilija Loncar in his suit against Norwegian Cruise Line. Loncar, a former employee of the cruise line, had his arm amputated by an on-board doctor in March 2016 after being erroneously treated for nausea with a promethazine injection.
By Zach Schlein
7 minute read
September 07, 2018 | Daily Business Review
South Florida Courts to Close Twice in SeptemberMiami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach county courts will be closing in observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
By Zach Schlein
1 minute read
September 06, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Bumpy Litigation Ride for Patron Who Lost an Eye at the FairThe Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a circuit court decision that had ruled in favor of plaintiff Windley Joseph, who lost use of his left eye at the fair in 2008. The court found the South Florida Fair had limited liability under Florida's sovereign immunity and state law for personal injury claims.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
September 05, 2018 | Daily Business Review
New Trial Ordered for Mobster Convicted of Murdering Miami Subs Founder Gus BoulisSuppression of cellphone tracking data led Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal to reverse the conviction of Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari, one of three men convicted in the 2001 murder of South Florida businessman Gus Boulis. Ferrari's case has been remanded for a new trial.
By Zach Schlein
3 minute read
September 05, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Law Firm Accused of 'Sewer Service' — Covertly Obtaining Default Judgments Against DefendantsBroward attorney Justin Zeig filed a class action lawsuit against the Pollack & Rosen firm in the Southern District of Florida Monday. The suit alleges that the firm and debt buyer Midland Funding violated consumers' rights during debt collections.
By Zach Schlein
3 minute read
September 05, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Law Firm Accused of 'Sewer Service' — Covertly Obtaining Default Judgments Against DefendantsThe suit alleges that the firm—which has offices in Florida, Georgia and Alabama—and debt buyer Midland Funding violate consumers' rights during debt collections.
By Zach Schlein
3 minute read