Raffanello Trial Charges against former DEA chief survive – for now By: John Pacenti
Charges against a former regional anti-drug chief survived today in Miami federal court, but the trial judge said he may decide later to throw out the case.
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Class Action South Florida attorneys line up to sue Toyota By: John Pacenti
Toyota is preparing to respond to a firestorm of litigation from disgruntled customers who bought vehicles with sticky accelerators that — as one lawyer said — turn their vehicles into unguided missiles.
The Rodent When presenting at a conference, be ‘voice of wisdom’ or else By: The Rodent
Some lawyers think the way to get a Name is to give presentations at conferences. They’re right; they might, however, be surprised at the nature of that Name.
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas gives shout-out to Fla. lawyer By: Tony Mauro
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas complimented a Kissimmee attorney for making a persuasive argument in her first appellate court appearance.
Inside Track South Beach hotel complains about drag shows By: Review staff The Tides South Beach hotel has been complaining to the city’s Code Compliance Division since mid-November about The Palace’s weekend drag shows.
Florida Marlins Companies get chance to apply for stadium work By: Eric Kalis Construction companies seeking a piece of the $515 million Florida Marlins stadium project in Little Havana will have a chance to learn about bidding procedures Wednesday afternoon.
Restitution New legal issue: Payment for child porn victims By: The Associated Press Federal judges nationwide are grappling with a tough legal questions: Is someone who possesses an abusive image responsible for the harm suffered by a particular child? And how much should that person have to pay?
Business of Law White & Case exodus continues as Qatar partner leaves for Latham By: Brian Baxter
Latham & Watkins has lured M&A partner Andrew Macklin from White & Case's Doha office, the 13th partner to leave the firm for Latham in the past two weeks.