Daily Business Review

The Legal Conversations Every Florida Parent Should Have With Their Teen

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:48:59 EST

Florida parents should discuss with teens how everyday decisions—from excessive speeding and street racing to online harassment, sexting and vaping—can carry serious criminal consequences beyond school discipline or traffic tickets, as new laws like the "Super Speeder" statute have transformed formerly minor violations into potential misdemeanors with lasting legal impact.

SEC Files, Settles Case Against Miami AI Startup

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:13:07 EST

GenesisAI Corp. and Archil Cheishvili, its former CEO and co-founder, have agreed to settlement terms that would permanently enjoin them from violating Section 17(a)(2) of the Exchange Act and require Cheishvili to pay a $50,000 disgorgement, $9,184.53 in prejudgment interest and a $50,000 civil penalty, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission stated.

Cappuccino Break in Court? This South Florida Firm Promises Speed, Luxury in Private Judging Practice

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:38:32 EST

"We're hoping to create an environment where [litigants] will go down to the local watering hole and look across the bar and say, ‘Oh my goodness, you did your trial in front of a state court? That must have been horrible,'" said retired Palm Beach Circuit Judge James Martz, who leads the private judging practice at the Boca Raton office of Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas.

$29M Verdict: With No 'Pizzazz,' Miami Lawyers Defeat Boeing

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:55:50 EST

"You're dealing with a sterile case," plaintiff counsel said, but the verdict marks one of the only public payouts Boeing has faced since admitting liability in a pair of 737 MAX jet crashes that killed 346 people.

Miami's Historic Courthouse Can Prove That Preservation Pays

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:59 EST

The building's historic features, including ornate lobbies and the courtroom from Al Capone's 1930 trial, could be transformed into distinctive public spaces that demonstrate how preservation and profitability can work together.

How Big Law Firms Are Quietly Paying Associates Different Salaries

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:21:13 EST

Lockstep associate pay is less in vogue, as some big firms offer customized bonuses, sign-on incentives for laterals, and forgivable loans.

With 4-Partner Hire from Winston Taylor, Sidley Brings Infrastructure Team to Growing Miami Office

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:50:57 EST

The group includes Miami partner Richard Puttré—formerly Winston's project finance leader for Latin America—as well as partners in New York, Washington and Houston.

Miami Judge Out? After Recount Confirms Narrow Loss, Jurist Seeks DeSantis Appointment

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:33:45 EST

The judge told Law.com Monday he's applying for an appointment to the bench he just lost by 565 votes.

2 New Broward Judges: DeSantis Makes Back-to-Back Appointments

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:08:25 EST

The newest judge named to the Broward Circuit Court is expected to be sworn in by the end of September.

A Winner Could Emerge Friday as Miami Judge in Neck-and-Neck Race

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:01:25 EST

The machine recount started Friday afternoon in the race that pitted an attorney against an incumbent judge.

Florida Newsmakers: Almazan Law Founder Reappointed to American Heart Association Post

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:59:59 EST

The American Heart Association has announced Alex Almazan as the chair of the Southeast Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Broward Judge Promoted 6 Months on the Job: Historic Double Investiture

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:10:03 EST

The formal robing ceremony performed for every judge was already scheduled for next week when the jurist got news of his elevation from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

With Bankruptcy Filings Still on the Rise, GrayRobinson Adds Restructuring Team in Boca Raton

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:40:39 EST

The five new lawyers—including three shareholders—all come from Furr Cohen, which ceased operations on Aug. 3.

Amid a Rise in Personal Injury Filings, Florida's 2 Largest Trial Firms Are Staffing Up

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:36 EST

South Florida's three circuit court systems have seen growing negligence dockets since a 2023 tort reform. This increase has been accompanied by rising head counts at the state's largest plaintiffs firm and its largest insurance defense firm.

South Florida, Meet Your New Judges

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:25:49 EST

Scroll to see how South Florida bench candidates performed in the Aug. 18 election.

128 Ex-Judges Say This General Counsel Is Exposing Jurists to Violence

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:20:13 EST

The complaint centers a post by the high-profile lawyer who purports to name the "worst of the worst" federal judges, and who continues to critize jurists.

Trump Nominates Florida Judge to Federal Bench

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:52:35 EST

If confirmed, Robert "Bobby" E. Long Jr. would be the ninth judge President Donald Trump has named to that federal bench.

Powerful Enemies? Miami-Dade Judge Ousted

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:02:41 EST

South Florida incumbent judges are rarely challenged and seldom unseated. But Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mavel Ruiz—who blocked a land transfer for a proposed Donald Trump Presidential Library—narrowly lost her seat to attorney Destiny Alvarez in Tuesday's election.

Who Won Judge in South Florida? Runoffs, Upsets and a Recount in 2026 Judicial Election Results

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:28:34 EST

At least one Miami-Dade judge was unseated Tuesday as another incumbent's narrow loss is set to be recounted.

AI Can Help Fiduciaries Serve Clients Better. Here's How to Get It Right.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

AI can help fiduciaries reclaim time spent on repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on understanding clients, exercising judgment and building lasting relationships. The key is integrating AI thoughtfully—with strong confidentiality, security, vendor oversight and governance—to support rather than replace the fiduciary's core obligations of care, prudence and loyalty.

Florida Bar Sued by Morgan & Morgan

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:44:07 EST

Morgan & Morgan's lawsuit alleges that The Florida Bar's rule barring any non-client celebrity's image or voice in firm marketing is the most restrictive in the nation.

South Florida Clerk of Court Suspended Amid Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:56:23 EST

The clerk's suspension came just hours after he was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on child sexual abuse charges. An interim clerk has already been sworn in.

Trump's Pick for Broward Judge Now Oversees His BBC Lawsuit

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:03:21 EST

U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida Jeffrey T. Kuntz is now presiding over President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation. Kuntz, who sits in the court's Fort Lauderdale division, was nominated for the bench by Trump in April.