Opinion

Proposed law would set standard for online legal material

By: Tonda F. Rush

The Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act (UELMA) is proposed by the Uniform Laws Commission to address a trend, of shuttering public printers and posting laws only online.

More male partners going part-time

By: Vivia Chen

Vivia Chen says, despite the decrease in the number of lawyers working part-time between 2010 and 2011, a steady stream of partners is opting for part-time.

What role should 'Wall Street' occupy in society?

By: Bruce Foerster

Bruce Foerster says in the wake of the Panic of September 2008, political and public vitriol directed at "Wall Street" has reached decibel levels not heard since the 1930s.

Board of Contributors: Extraneous evidence damning at trial — but at what cost?

By: Richard L. Rosenbaum

Richard Rosenbaum says it has long been the practice of Florida courts to allow extraneous evidence at trial. Left unchecked, it's uncommonly powerful — even if the evidence is admittedly unrelated to the crime.

Board of Contributors: Bill would help keep U.S.-educated foreigners onshore

By: Randall L. Sidlosca

Randall L. Sidlosca says a bill in Congress would address a common complaint among employers at high-tech companies: They cannot find enough highly trained skilled workers. The big reason? Our current visa system.

Board of Contributors: Proposed casino bill tailor-made for large gaming companies

By: Commentary by Robert Kritzman

Robert A. Kritzman writes Florida's Legislature would be wise to look at the casino gaming operations of Nevada and New Jersey before determining how taxation and regulation would fit into the proposed Destination Resort Act.

Board of Contributors: 3rd, 4th DCAs hold insurer may limit PIP reimbursements

By: Maria E. Abate and Matthew C. Scarfone

Recent cases from Florida's District Courts of Appeal underscore the caution insurers must take when calculating reimbursement for personal injury protection (PIP) benefits.

Board of Contributors: Taking over development projects includes obligations

By: Dennis J. Eisinger

Dennis J. Eisinger writes that a prospective buyer or foreclosing lender of bulk condominium units needs to structure the acquisition so as to avoid the difficulties associated with becoming a successor developer, thus avoiding unexpected expenses and lawsuits.

Reform the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

By: Jon May

Jon May says a good way to reform the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act would be to create an absolute defense to prosecution when a company self-reports a violation.

Letter to the Editor

By: Antonio Villamil

The Washington Economics Group (WEG), which I founded, has been successfully conducting economic impact studies for private and public clients since 1993.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Know the rules about when the IRS can file a lien

Daily Business Review

This letter is in reference to article in the Jan. 6, 2011, Daily Business Review, "IRS is 'tormenting' taxpayers with increase in liens, advocate says." In the article there is a quote by IRS spokesman Terry Lemos that taxpayers get multiple opportunities to apply for an extension. However, what is not said is that although the taxpayer has opportunities to take various actions the IRS will not be precluded from filing a lien in any event or during the process.

Lawyer has beef with foreclosure defense

Daily Business Review

News stories on the foreclosure crisis often hang on easy hooks: Someone is losing their home! The lenders are confused and stupid! Showing more nuance, you recently quoted Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey that "borrowers' attorneys sometimes use discovery and other maneuvers for no other reason than to delay cases while mortgages go unpaid."

Broward lawyers protect integrity of bench, bar

Daily Business Review

I read the article published in the DBR a few weeks ago by my good friend, Hector Lombana of Miami. He criticized the lawyers and leaders of the Broward legal profession based on his perception that the 23 contested races for the Broward bench were "leadership failures." I thought he was wrong then and know he is wrong now.