Tommaso Baronio

Tommaso Baronio

Tommaso Baronio is a litigation reporter for the Daily Business Review. Born and raised in Italy, he earned his bachelor's degree in Modern Literature in Bologna and worked for two years in Italy as an editor at La Verità and Pluralia Magazine. He moved to New York City to earn his master’s degree at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Feel free to reach him at [email protected].

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December 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Top Five Florida Settlements of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year’s biggest legal milestones. For attorneys planning their strategies for 2025, here are the top settlements of the year covered by the Daily Business Review.

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December 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami Judge to Retire From the State Court Bench

”Just demanding so much of us made me a better lawyer and it makes us better lawyers," Javier Lopez, a shareholder in Vedder Price, recalled about the Miami state court judge.

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December 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2025: Restructuring, Growth, and Challenges in South Florida

“Historically, the combination of contractors being spread too thin and new companies dipping their toes in the market for the first time has led to construction defects that materialize over time,” said Joy Spillis Lundeen with Bilzin Sumberg. “I anticipate this cycle will be no different, and those problems will lead to construction litigation in the coming years.”

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December 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

What Will Happen to U.S. Efforts Against Financial Secrecy and Corruption Under Trump’s Leadership?

As the Trump administration takes office in mid-January, the U.S. stands at a pivotal moment in the fight against financial secrecy, financial crimes, and corruption. Experts from the FACT Coalition, Transparency International U.S. and the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies unpacked the critical issues at stake in 2025 in a panel, unveiling the trends to watch.

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December 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review

3 Incidents Lead to Charges Against the Alexander Brothers; Cousin Remains at Large

“ We think of trafficking because of the word as movement of people. over state lines, but that is not what it is in this law. It is a sex act that is coerced or engaged in using fraud,” said Carol Merchasin of McAllister Olivarius, an expert in sexual misconduct who is not involved in this case.

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December 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Nationwide Injunction Halts Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements

"There are two options: You file now and avoid worrying about this later, or you wait and see," said Fabio Giallanza, with Weiss Serota. "But if they reinstate the obligation to file, then, of course, you have to be ready."

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December 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

After Ride's Manufacturer Fails to Appear in Court, Orlando Jury Awards $310M to Parents In Teen's Death

“We now are going to take this judgment, and we're going to enforce it in Austria,” said attorney Michael Haggard.

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December 04, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Former Russian Official Alleges Fraud in Miami Real Estate Dispute Over Trump Palace Condo

Igor Zorin, a former Russian government official, and Trump Palace 5507, represented by David E. Wolff with Wolff Law, filed a suit in Miami Dade Circuit against Svyatoslav Mangushev, a real estate investor with ties to Russian intelligence forces.

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December 03, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Carlton Fields Represents Miss America CEO in $500 Million Suit Alleging Bankruptcy Fraud

The complaint alleges that Glenn Straub engaged in a calculated campaign of threats and predatory behavior against Miss America and its CEO, Robin Fleming, aiming to undermine the organization and illegally filing bankruptcy on behalf of the company.

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December 02, 2024 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Appoints Assistant US Attorney to Broward Circuit Court Bench

“I'm probably younger than the average judge, but I doubt I'm the youngest judge to be appointed to the bench," said Johnathan D. Lott, who will fill the judicial vacancy.

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