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February 16, 2010 | Daily Business Review

11th Circuit appears split over deference in sentencing

Arguments in an Orlando child pornography case splits the full 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on sentencing discretion reserved for federal trial judges.
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April 28, 2010 | Daily Business Review

Stopping cyber fraud is a tough job

On a daily basis, Ocean Bank's Sergio Pi?on fights an enemy he never sees but one that poses a continuous threat to both his bank and its customers.
7 minute read
December 03, 2010 | Daily Business Review

How muni bond bust could do big damage

It's the other U.S. debt problem. States are scrambling to close $114 billion in budget shortfalls over the next year and a half.
8 minute read
March 03, 2010 | Daily Business Review

Broward judge charged with ethics violations

The state judicial watchdog agency says Broward Circuit Judge Ana Gardiner started a "close personal relationship" with a prosecutor during a murder case that produced a death penalty and failed to disclose the relationship to the defense.
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April 03, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Dewey & LeBoeuf to change firm's governance

Dewey & LeBoeuf is switching its management structure in the wake of widespread defections and questions about its fiscal health.
4 minute read
February 07, 2011 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court: Pending Cases

Pending cases yet to be decided by the Florida Supreme Court include a condo association suing an insurance company and whether public defenders can opt out due to heavy caseloads.
4 minute read
February 17, 2010 | Daily Business Review

Attorney oversees $600 million sale of airport bonds without insurance

Assistant Miami-Dade County Attorney Gerald Heffernan says transactions of this size are almost routine because of the work on the north and south terminals at Miami International.
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May 01, 2013 | Daily Business Review

At Federal Deadline, Flurry Of Suits Filed Against BP

A flood of lawsuits has been filed in South Florida against BP over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill as the statute of limitations expires on civil actions.
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April 26, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Board of Contributors: Supreme Court Lowers Bar For Class Action Certification

Attorneys Jeffrey Gutchess and Justin Brenner write that a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling raises questions about the future of class certifications — not only in securities fraud lawsuits but for claims of any nature.
5 minute read
July 30, 2013 | Daily Business Review

JPMorgan To Pay $410 Million To Settle With Energy Agency

JPMorgan Chase & Co. will pay $410 million to settle U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission allegations that the bank manipulated power markets in California and the Midwest from 2010 to 2012.
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