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 02, 2019 | Daily Business Review
3rd DCA Chief Judge Dissents in Ruling Against RJ Reynolds in $15 Million CaseOutgoing Chief Judge Leslie Rothenberg held that the tobacco company was entitled to a new trial for improper arguments made by the plaintiff's counsel. Her opinion was outweighed by that of the other appellate judges, who denied R.J. Reynolds' motion for a new trial.
By Zach Schlein
5 minute read
December 27, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Appellate Court Rules in Favor of MetroPCS in Arbitration Clause ConflictThe T-Mobile-owned wireless carrier's move for arbitration against a longtime customer will proceed following a favorable ruling from Florida's Third District Court of Appeal.
By Zach Schlein
3 minute read
December 27, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Broward Sheriff's Office Outlines Procedural Reforms After Parkland School ShootingBroward County Sheriff Scott Israel addressed the changes in a public letter to Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, the chair of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission.
By Zach Schlein
3 minute read
December 26, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Federal Appeals Court Rules Substitute Teachers Can Be Subject to Drug TestingThe School District of Palm Beach County's policy for hiring substitutes was challenged as violating applicants' Fourth Amendment protections from unreasonable search and seizure.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
December 26, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Judge Raymond Ray to Retire in September 2019By the time of his retirement the judge will have served on the Southern District of Florida's bankruptcy court for more than 25 years.
By Zach Schlein
3 minute read
December 26, 2018 | Law.com
Wilmer Represents Chinese-American Scientist Who Claims Feds Leaked Info to Fox NewsFiled in the District of Columbia, Yanping Chen's complaint names the FBI, Department of Justice, Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security as defendants.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
December 26, 2018 | National Law Journal
Suit Claims Federal Agencies Leaked Chinese-American Scientists' Info to Fox NewsA federal lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia names the FBI, Department of Justice, Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security as defendants. The complaint alleges one or several members of the agencies violated the Privacy Act by leaking information about a Chinese-American to Fox News.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
December 21, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Lawsuit Accuses Orlando Utilities Commission of Not Protecting Residents From Coal Plant ContaminantsAccording to the press release announcing the suit, rates of rare cancers as well as carcinogenic toxins at the Stoneybrook, Avalon Park, Eastwood communities far outpace the national average.
By Zach Schlein
4 minute read
December 21, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Federal Judge Approves $299M Settlement Over Takata Air Bags in Ford VehiclesU.S. District Judge Federico Moreno approved the settlement despite continued disagreements over attorney fees in the litigation over ineffective air bags manufactured by the Japan-based Takata Corporation.
By Zach Schlein
2 minute read
December 21, 2018 | Daily Business Review
John Genovese Minds the Past to Tend to His Firm's FutureThe Genovese Joblove & Battista founding partner made his name in bankruptcy suits, including the historic multibillion-dollar case against Enron. Now, as his firm approaches its 20th anniversary, John Genovese is looking to the next generation of litigators.
By Zach Schlein
5 minute read
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