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]

November 01, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Coral Gables Litigator Launches Digital Jury-Selection Software and Subscription Service

Attorney Alex Alvarez spearheaded the development of Momus Analytics and touts it as the first software to use comprehensive data to rate jurors and predict how they'll impact a case.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

November 01, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Stephen Rosenthal Channels His Strong Work Ethic into Parkland Litigation

The Podhurst Orseck partner is representing the families of victims of the February 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in several lawsuits.

By Zach Schlein

7 minute read

October 30, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida Appeals Court Rules for Insurer in Coverage Dispute with DCF

Florida's Third District Court of Appeal Wednesday reversed and remanded a partial summary judgment granted to DCF against Diamond State Insurance Co.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

October 29, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Coral Gables Asks Florida Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Legality of Styrofoam Ban

The city of Coral Gables filed a brief on jurisdiction with the high court Monday. Florida's Third District Court of Appeal previously held state law prohibited the city from enforcing its rule against the use of polystyrene containers.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

October 25, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Woman Arrested for Punching Miami Litigator Gets No Attorney Fees

Texas resident Janis Fleming is facing criminal charges for punching attorney Yvette E. Blackwell-Gomez at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Although she prevailed in Blackwell-Gomez's civil lawsuit against her, both the Miami-Dade Circuit Court and Florida's Third District Court of Appeal denied her motion for attorney fees.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

October 24, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Ousted Sheriff Israel's Lawyer Says More Litigation Possible After Florida Senate Vote

Miami-based litigator Benedict Kuehne, who represents former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, is evaluating whether legal action will follow a vote by the Florida Senate to uphold Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' removal of the ex-sheriff from office.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

October 23, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Internet-Famous Miami Judge Retires to Return to Litigation

Ward's resignation was announced by the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission on Wednesday. The judge presided in the criminal division and was elected to the bench in 2002.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

October 22, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Google Maps Photo as Evidence? Not in This Miami Case

The appellate court ruled Juanita Kho's legal victory against the city was incorrectly premised on an unauthenticated picture from Google Maps. Kho alleged the city was negligent in maintaining a sidewalk she suffered an injury on.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

October 21, 2019 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Lawyers Clinch $13 Million Verdict in Wrongful-Death Case

Richard K. Slinkman and Ryan J. Wynne with the Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne law firm represented the estate of Michelle Anderson in Alachua Circuit Court.

By Zach Schlein

7 minute read

October 18, 2019 | Daily Business Review

'Never Busier': Ronald Kammer Traces the Evolution of Florida Insurance Litigation

The Miami-based litigator and Hinshaw & Culbertson law partner has made a name for himself by specializing in a practice he calls "ever-changing" for more than three decades.

By Zach Schlein

6 minute read