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November 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami’s Arbitration Week Aims To Cement City’s Status as Dispute Destination

With Miami's popularity as a venue for international arbitration steadily rising, it will host its second arbitration week conference starting Saturday. Local attorneys expect even more interest in the city as a venue for disputes in 2025.

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November 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review

GEO Group Sued Over 2 Wrongful Deaths

The Haggard Law Firm filed two lawsuits in Palm Beach Circuit Court against the GEO Group, a publicly traded company which operates the South Bay Correctional Facility.

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November 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Beef Between Two South Florida Law Firms Deepens With Suit Over Defamation

“The firm will take swift, aggressive, and decisive action against any individuals or entities that disseminate defamatory statements intended to harm its reputation," said Ted C. Craig, a shareholder at GrayRobinson, who represents the plaintiff.

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November 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Anticipating a New Era of 'Extreme Vetting,' Big Law Immigration Attys Prep for Demand Surge

Donald Trump made tougher federal immigration enforcement a cornerstone of his campaign. Clients are already wondering how their businesses will be impacted.

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November 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

What Went Wrong With Adeel Mangi's Long, Strange Trip Through the Judicial Nomination Process?

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, who has been a booster of Mangi's nomination, appears unwilling to give up the fight. “As long he remains a nominee, I will fight to get him confirmed,” Booker said.

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November 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Defense Counsel Turns $2.2 Million Broward Jury Verdict to $500K

A Broward county jury returned a $2.2 million verdict in favor of the plaintiff who was hit by the defendant and suffered major physical damages.But Kirk Alphanso Allen, the plaintiff will be able to recover just $500,000.

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November 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Zero-Dollar Verdict: Which of Florida's Largest Firms Lost?

In a one-two punch, Florida's largest firm won a decisive victory in court with a jury neglecting to find an accident victim was due any financial compensation.Cole, Scott & Kissane partners Michele Morales and Gary Lewis secured a defense verdict in an admitted-liability case, where the plaintiff, an Army veteran and paramedic, sought $7.9 million in damages, including $6.1 million for pain and suffering. The jury returned a zero-dollar verdict.

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November 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Private Credit Boom: Miami’s Role as a Financial and Litigation Hub

The private credit market seems to be the next big thing in finance. South Florida, and especially Miami, plays a unique role in this market, being the intermediary between North and South America.

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