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Zach Schlein

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]

September 12, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Attorneys for Embattled Chinese Businessman Speak on Fashion Mall Settlement

Peter 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 Nonprofit

Bass, 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 Down

Hilarie 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 Broward

The 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 Symptoms

Thomas 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 September

Miami-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 Fair

The 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 Boulis

Suppression 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 Defendants

Broward 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 Defendants

The 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