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May 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Jury Returns $3.2M Verdict: Was Bifurcation Key?

"Bifurcation can be an extremely valuable tool," said attorney Christopher T. Kuleba, who is not associated with the case.
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May 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

FTC's New Rule Usurps Florida's Public Policy on Noncompete Agreements

So what is a Florida employer to do? First, the final rule does not expressly limit other forms of employee restrictions. Nonsolicitation, confidentiality and trade secret agreements have always been additional ways in which an employer can protect its intellectual property, investments and client bases.
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May 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Unlocking Success: How Nonlawyers Propel Legal Excellence

While lawyers are often the face of the firm, the diligent efforts of the nonlawyer staff allow attorneys to excel in their craft. From paralegals meticulously organizing case files to administrative assistants adeptly managing client communications, each team member plays a crucial role in upholding the firm's reputation for excellence.
6 minute read
May 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Third DCA Rules in Favor of Borrower in Foreclosure of Tides Hotel in Miami Beach

"Justice is catching up with, 'Safe Harbor,' whose business model, as observed in the Third District opinion, is to acquire pre-existing loans and 'mine the loan histories' to 'exploit' opportunities to obtain 'retroactive default interest,'" Dennis Richard, a partner at Richard & Richard who represents the borrower, said in an email.
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May 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

IRS Continues Auditing Employee Retention Credit Claims for Fraud, Offers Protection for At-Risk Small Businesses

  Over the past year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has discovered billions of dollars in potentially fraudulent Employee Retention Credit…
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May 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Broward Lawyers Step Into Case Grabbing International Headlines

The attorneys represent relatives of Ana Maria Knezevich Henao, the South Florida businesswoman who went missing in Spain in February.
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May 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'Adjust on the Fly': South Florida Jury Awards $19.5M

"Trials never go as you expect them to," said Scott Wagner, a partner at Bilzin Sumberg. "This is an extreme example."
3 minute read
May 10, 2024 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech Rundown: Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant, New DISCO Features, Taft AI Group and More

An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships.
6 minute read
May 10, 2024 | Law.com

Holwell Shuster & Goldberg Partners Leverage 'Hostile' Witnesses to Secure $101 Million Verdict Against Walmart

New York litigators Brendon DeMay and Priyanka Timblo recently secured a $101 million federal jury verdict against retail giant Walmart in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. On Legal Speak, the duo discuss how they went about using hostile witnesses to further their case.
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May 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Creating New Mother's Day Traditions Post-Divorce

Whether your children are with you part-time, or you have sole custody, the first Mother's Day post-separation can be emotionally challenging.
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