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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November 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Qualifications for Court-Appointed Arbitrators

"The amendment is a positive step, simplifying the rule and making it more straightforward for practitioners and parties to navigate," said William K. Hill, a shareholder at Gunster.

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November 07, 2024 | Daily Business Review

US Bankruptcy Filings Rise 16.2% as Interest Rates, Inflation, and End of COVID Relief Hit Hard

"Two of the biggest factors—inflation and rising interest rates—are unlikely to shift rapidly, even if the new administration tries to address them," Scott A. Underwood, a founding partner at Underwood Murray, said in an interview.

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November 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami Law's Class Action Forum to Feature Judges, New Rules, and Insights on MDL Practice

"This year is going to be a signature year for the program because we have judges from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation in addition to other outstanding judges," said Harley S. Tropin, co-founding partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton.

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November 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Tampa Jury Returns $5.8M Verdict Against Insurer Who Denied Coverage

"That's the hardest part of trying a case—evoking empathy from six disinterested people," said David Henry, a partner at Morgan & Morgan.

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November 04, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Court's Reversal of Attorney Fees Triggered by Client's Death

"If you find out your client has died, and you have upcoming deadlines on fees, you need to be proactive. You need to substitute the right party—the estate—and at the very least, inform the court that you need time to complete that process," said Ed Mullins, partner at Reed Smith.

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November 01, 2024 | Daily Business Review

5 Lawyers Disciplined by Florida High Court

The Florida Supreme Court disciplined several attorneys, including one who lied in court about receiving a coronavirus vaccine, with punishments that…

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October 31, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Enters Ruling Affecting CLE Credits

"We expect that this will have a significant effect on the pro bono hours that are provided in the coming years, which will benefit not only the public but also the attorneys," said Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr., the president of the Florida Bar.

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October 31, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Shareholders Sue Arc Global for Wrongful Withholding of Trump Media Shares

"The complaint isn't for monetary damages because we're seeking an expedited ruling from the court to recover possession of the shares. Then the complaint would be for many, many millions of dollars," said Daniel Lustig, a partner at Pike & Lustig

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October 30, 2024 | Daily Business Review

FIFA Takes the Field in Debut With Miami's Legal Community

"We are organizing the Club World Cup here," said Emilio Garcia Silvero, chief legal and compliance officer at FIFA. "So, we need legal advice for all these kinds of matters."

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October 30, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Bangladeshi Officials Risk Arrest in Decades-Long $32M Dispute with Doral Power Company

"Many foreign governments make poor decisions; they don't pay attention to the law or to court awards," said Harold E. Patricoff, a partner at Duane Morris in Miami.

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