Navigation Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Francisco Rodriguez, a leading partner in the firm’s Global Commercial Disputes practice, has been chosen to serve as its next Miami office managing partner. Rodriguez succeeds Constantine Karides, who served in the Miami leadership role since 2020. Rodriguez joined Reed Smith in 2022, bringing to the firm a […]
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Armstrong Teasdale Adds Litigation Associate in Miami
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Litigation Associate Richard G. Cole, III to the firm’s Miami office. Cole is a skilled trial attorney who represents businesses and individuals in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including commercial contracts, construction, banking, real estate, defamation and employment, as well as trusts and estates disputes. He has considerable experience […]
Lawsuit alleges retaliation by DeSantis, FDLE; They say plaintiff had plenty of reasons to be fired
TALLAHASSEE – A former Florida administrator has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), claiming that he was forced to retire for exposing the defendants’ “illegal practices.” Officials at the Governor’s Office, however, reject the allegations in the state lawsuit and point to an internal investigation […]
Insurance Commissioner: New Florida budget supports ‘stable and competitive insurance market’
Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky stated in a June 13 press release that the budget signed by Governor Ron DeSantis supports the Office of Insurance Regulation’s (OIR) priority of strengthening the state’s insurance market. “Governor DeSantis’ budget strengthens the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s (OIR) ability to protect consumers and foster a market where insurance […]
Fox Rothschild Corporate Team Closes $100 Million Refinancing on Signature Miami High Rise
A team of Fox Rothschild attorneys led by Miami-based partner Thomas F. Oppenheimer closed a $100 million refinancing of “Crest at Pinecrest,” a signature high rise apartment building in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, on behalf of its owner and firm client Alta Developers, LLC with a financial institution. Alta Developers completed the 18-story project located at […]