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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]

January 30, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Developer and Former Trump Protege Sued for Stiffing Horse Trainer

A Jan. 22 lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County accuses developer Richard Fields and Brandy Coletta of not properly compensating their horse trainer for services rendered. Fields is a former business partner of President Donald Trump and once managed Trump's ex-wife, Marla Maples.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

January 29, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Morgan & Morgan Whistleblower Case Ends in $1.5 Million Settlement

Plaintiff Jonathan Montes de Oca suspected his employer, Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center, was engaged in an illegal kickback scheme. He contacted Morgan & Morgan, which reached out to law enforcement agents.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

January 29, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida Blacklists Airbnb Over Israeli Rental Policy, GC Denies Discrimination

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday prohibited state agencies from using the short-term rental service. DeSantis had earlier criticized Airbnb for its decision to not list properties in the West Bank area of Israel.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

January 28, 2019 | Daily Business Review

$2M Settlement Reached Between Stabbing Victim and Broward Condo Operators

Coral Gables attorney Todd Michaels represented Patricia Norris in her suit against the Palm Aire Gardens Condominium Association and property management company First Service Residential Florida. Despite allegedly receiving complaints about a resident harassing and stalking women in Palm Aire Gardens, the community's homeowners association took no action against the man who stabbed Norris 12 times, according to the complaint.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

January 25, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Fowler White Burnett's Alice Sum Speaks on a Life of Balance and Service

The Fowler White Burnett shareholder and commercial litigator has dedicated her practice — and time outside the office — to lending a helping hand.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

January 22, 2019 | Daily Business Review

GC Carlos Muñiz Rises to Florida Supreme Court, as Some Cite Lack of Judicial Experience

Justice Muñiz is presently serving as general counsel for the U.S. Department of Education. The newly named justice notably worked under Gov. Jeb Bush as deputy general counsel and defended Florida State University in the Jameis Winston rape case.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

January 22, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Pam Bondi Goes to Washington—but Not to Join Trump Administration

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was once thought to be a favorite to join President Donald Trump's administration. Instead, she will be working with the Washington, D.C., branch of Ballard Partners, a lobbying and public relations firm with strong ties to Trump.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

January 18, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Trial Attorney Nabs $4.25 Million Pre-Suit Settlement for Woman Struck by Vehicle

Adam Josephs of the Josephs Law Firm served as legal counsel to Barbara Inman. His client, a 76-year-old Wisconsin resident, required extensive surgery and a below-the-knee amputation after being struck by a vehicle in a Publix supermarket parking lot.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

January 18, 2019 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Attorney Becomes Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wendy Link's appointment in a press conference held Friday. The South Florida litigator will replace Susan Bucher, who has been dogged by controversy for her handling of the 2018 midterm elections.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

January 17, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Brock & Scott Sued in Federal Court in Florida Over its Debt Collection Practices

A lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Florida alleges Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based firm Brock & Scott broke state and federal law in its pursuit of a Fort Lauderdale woman's debt.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read