Legal News & Review is an award-winning series with the Award of Excellence from the Florida bar & is a popular program that has been on the air for over 6 years. Featuring Philip Bell with Attys. Gary Singer and Eric Yankwit Legal News & Review is a real problem solver broadcast using the law with…
Featuring Eugene K. Pettis who is the first African-American President of The Florida Bar who is the Co-founder and Senior Partner of Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, residing in the Fort Lauderdale office. For more than 30 years, Gene has represented an impressive list of corporate, public sector, and individual clients in civil trial matters. He handles a range of complex cases, for both defendants and plaintiffs, in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, commercial litigation, and professional liability. As the first African-American President of The Florida Bar. In his role at the helm of The Florida Bar, which governs nearly 100,000 attorneys, he provided visionary leadership and brought a passion for giving back to his profession and his community. Gene spearheaded an assortment of initiatives while President, including the conceptualization of the still active William Reece Smith Leadership Academy, a multi-session training program designed to help a diverse and inclusive group of lawyers become better leaders. Wrongful death is “any death caused by wrongful act, neglect, or default.” In other words, if someone's misconduct causes a fatality, that death may be considered “wrongful”. Many wrongful deaths are the result of an accident involving negligence. Sometimes, criminal misconduct results in wrongful death. In such cases, the at-fault person may be both criminally and civilly liable for the wrongful death. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
"Sexual Harassment" Both the victim and the harasser can be either a woman or a man, and the victim and harasser can be of the same sex. It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person's sex. Harassment can include "sexual harassment" or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. The harasser can be the victim's supervisor, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or someone who is not an employee of the employer, such as a client or customer. It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person's sex. Alison focuses her practice on labor & employment, municipal, appellate, and administrative and regulatory matters. Alison regularly represents public and private entities in connection with lawsuits brought pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and many other labor and employment laws. She also acts as outside counsel to several municipalities, assisting them in navigating matters relating to the complex and rapidly evolving labor and employment landscape, --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit an unprepared world hard. The public health, social, and economic toll has been unprecedented in recent decades. As of mid-May 2021, more than 168 million people have been infected and 3.5 million have died of the disease. Based on estimated excess mortality for 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently indicated that the death toll is likely higher. While this global crisis has unraveled social life across countries, the equally devastating decades-old pandemic of tobacco use has continued unabated to claim lives and make people sick as it is causally linked to diseases of nearly all organs of the body. Around 25% of all heart disease deaths and 80% of lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking, and many others are caused by exposure to secondhand smoke, for example. A different, but the devastating pandemic Cigarette smoking is not only the most common form of tobacco use but one of the leading preventable risk factors for premature mortality worldwide --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Featuring Andrew Yaffa from the law firm Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen Andrew is an aggressive and committed attorney who concentrates his efforts on personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, and medical malpractice litigation. His passion for his clients extends far beyond the realm of the cases he tries—he takes each case personally and ensures that his clients are provided for in every way possible. Stem cell lawsuit client Doris Tyler sat down with NBC Nightly News to tell her story The segment, “Warning Over Controversial Stem Cell Clinics and Unapproved Treatments” discusses the need for government regulation of rogue clinics, such as the one where she was treated. Many people have heard about stem cell therapy, which has been marketed as a cutting-edge treatment with a wide range of possibilities. However, the truth is that the effectiveness of stem cell therapy has yet to be proven. Yet, this does not keep many medical facilities from claiming it is a cure for various ailments. Learn more about stem cell therapy and why you should not believe these facilities' unsafe promises. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Finding Meaning and Purpose “My life is over.” That's what Remington said, lying in the street next to his motorcycle, looking at his crushed and mangled leg. He had no idea if he would ever walk again. He couldn't work, and in the next few months, the bills mounted. The insurance companies denied coverage and he faced a second catastrophe, this one financial. Remington found Kelley | Uustal. K|U not only had the insurance denials reversed, K|U discovered additional layers of coverage, so that Remington's settlement was much higher than he had ever hoped. Remington was reinvigorated and went onto become the first amputee to race in the AMA National Supermoto Series. He also started Traumatically Altered, an organization that connects disabled athletes through adventure sports. That's what personal victory looks like to Remington. Kelley / Uustal got involved and was able to get the insurance companies to pay up. thanks to attorney Kristin E. Bianculli who is now a Partner in the firm. Kelley | Uustal is a nationally recognized, award-winning law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded by Robert Kelley and John Uustal, they are dedicated to fighting for justice by protecting victims and punishing intentional wrongdoing and negligence. They dig. They work. They do what it takes to deliver Personal Victories for their clients. Their track record of success includes fighting against some of the largest corporations... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
DeSantis vetoes auto insurance overhaul Pointing to possible negative impacts for the insurance market and drivers, Gov. Ron DeSantis late vetoed a long-sought effort by legislators to end the state's no-fault auto insurance system. Charles Vaccaro is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer & has defended thousands of Automobile Accident, PIP, First Party Insurance and Insurance Bad Faith matters for numerous insurance companies including Union General Insurance Company, Trans-Florida Insurance Company, Fortune Insurance Company, Ocean Harbor Insurance Company, Legion Insurance Company, Union American Insurance Company, First Miami Insurance Company, Seminole Casualty Insurance Company, United Auto Insurance Company, and The Responsive Auto Insurance Company. During those same time periods, Charles has maintained a prolific Plaintiff practice handling an even greater number of Plaintiff PIP, Auto Accident, Bad Faith, and First Party insurance claims at the Trial and Appellate level, which include the noteworthy PIP cases of Amador v. United Automobile Insurance Company, 748 So.2d 307 (Fla. 3d DCA 1999) and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Universal Medical Center as assignee of Blanco Franco, 881 So.2d 5557 (Fla. 3d DCA 2004).The 2021 Florida Statutes Title XXXVII INSURANCEChapter 627 INSURANCE RATES AND CONTRACTSView Entire Chapter627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims.— (1) REQUIRED BENEFITS.—An insurance policy complying with the security requirements of s. 627.733 must provide personal injury protection to the named insured, relatives residing in the same household unless excluded under s. 627.747, persons operating the insured motor vehicle, passengers in the motor vehicle, and other persons struck by the motor vehicle and suffering a bodily injury while not an occupant of a self-propelled vehicle, subject to subsection (2) and paragraph (4)(e), to a limit of $10,000 in medical and disability benefits and $5,000 in death benefits resulting from bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle as follows: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Greenspoon Marder is among the first national law firms to establish a dedicated Cannabis Practice Group, Greenspoon Marder is at the forefront of this exciting and rapidly growing industry. With over 30 attorneys focused on the cannabis, medical marijuana, and hemp sectors, Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Practice advises clients from the early formation of the Cannabis businesses that face unique challenges and opportunities in this fast-paced, highly regulated industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Brais Law Firm's cruise ship rape attorneys and Miami sexual assault lawyers are not only Board Certified Maritime Attorneys but have helped shape law to protect cruise passengers from shipboard sex crimes in the leading opinion of Doe v. NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 162651 (S.D. Fla. 2012)(wherein a Federal Court for the first time recognized a cruise line's duty to warn passengers of the risk of shipboard rapes and sexual assaults). Featuring Keith Brais, Board Certified Maritime Attorney. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Jason Blilie, Founding Partner of Blilie Law practices Technology Law which is not intellectual property law. Tech companies have unique legal challenges. Whether it's dealing with an uncertain regulatory environment or simply understanding the application of well-established laws to your specific tech-like Apps, Jason Blilie, will efficiently distill even the most complicated matters into actionable information. Jason is the founder of Blilie Law. His practice areas reflect his passion for technology and entrepreneurship. Jason plays an active role in Miami's tech and startup communities and is former Co-Chair of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce's Technology Council and the Law Council. Through Blilie Law, Jason has worked with many of Miami's premier startup companies, represented tech companies in raising millions from private investors in both debt and equity capital, and represented clients through merger and acquisition transactions. As part of Jason's effort to support the innovation ecosystem of South Florida, he formed Tech Beach, a technology/startup community group with 4,900+ members. Tech Beach advances technology and entrepreneurship by hosting monthly events with topical programming for its members. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Mr. Gonzales has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2000 after having obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School in May of that year. Mr. Gonzales is also licensed to practice law in the U.S. District Court for both the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Prior to obtaining his law degree, he graduated cum laude from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both Political Science and Criminal Justice in 1997. He has served two terms on the Florida Bar's Civil Procedure Rules Committee from 2005-2010 and helped edit the Damages section of the Florida Bar's Professional Liability of Lawyers in Florida Manual (4th Edition) 2005-2006. Mr. Gonzales is a member of the Defense Research Institute and is also an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center. He was recently appointed to the Advisory Board for the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC), an organization that helps disadvantaged youths in the South Florida community find employment and finish their education. Mr. Gonzales joined the law firm of Carman, Beauchamp & Sang, P.A. in 2006, and became a named partner in 2013. His main areas of practice include insurance defense, premises liability, products liability, municipal liability, construction, and commercial litigation, insurance coverage, wrongful death, breach of contract, and automobile negligence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Mr. Mallard represents owners, developers, general contractors, design professionals, environmental consultants, subcontractors, and product manufacturers in a variety of contexts. These representations include construction and design defect disputes, real estate development transactions, construction accident claims, environmental/pollution claims, and construction contract/payment disputes. A large portion of his practice involves construction and design defect disputes, including representation of clients during the Chapter 558 pre-suit process, litigation, and arbitration. Mr. Mallard has handled hundreds of construction and design defect-related disputes, including matters premised on building code violations, breaches of statutory implied warranties, contracts, indemnity agreements, and negligence. These disputes include alleged water intrusion through building exteriors, structural instability/cracking/settlement, mechanical/electrical/plumbing/fire suppression system performance/durability issues, inadequate building/site drainage, and exterior coating/cladding failures. In addition to defending all clients from these claims, Mr. Mallard frequently represents developers and general contractors in the presentation of pass-through claims. He also has extensive experience litigating and advising on insurance coverage issues pertaining to construction and design defect claims. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Concierge Law provides you with accessible business and legal counsel to help you achieve your goals with confidence. The services are customized to help you overcome your specific business challenges based on your business's current stage of growth. We provide you with the solutions you need to take your business to the next level. Among his achievements, Mr. Welch has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in Business Litigation. Super Lawyers' “Rising Star,” a peer–designated honor, is bestowed upon only the top 2.5% of lawyers practicing in Florida. In addition, Mr. Welch has been awarded the Silver Pro Bono Service Lapel Pin Award, an honor conferred by the Florida Supreme Court for community service. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Law Firm Matthew Fornaro, P.A. Matthew Fornaro has been a business law attorney in Florida, serving Coral Springs, Parkland, and Broward since 2003. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was a litigation attorney with Shutts & Bowen, LLP, and Greenspoon Marder, P.A. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, commercial and residential real estate disputes, antitrust matters, unfair competition, trade secrets, also mergers and acquisitions and landlord-tenant disputes. He also practices intellectual property law, sector, UCC and creditor litigation, employment litigation, homeowner and condominium association representation, consumer finance and servicer representation for creditors, collection and post-judgment collection, escalated litigation assistance, and drafting and revision of business documents, including the formation of business organizations. Matthew assists new business owners in choosing and drafting all legally required documents. In addition, Mathew. Fornaro, provides clients with strategic counseling and advocacy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Jay has concentrated his practice in estate planning, IRS tax controversies, trust administration, corporate and commercial law, probate, and real estate law. In addition, Jay has extensive experience in local government tax matters. Jay works with individuals and business owners to ensure cost-effective transfer of family wealth to desired beneficiaries, including charities, with minimal estate and gift taxes. Jay also represents emerging and mature businesses in most aspects of corporate law, National and International tax, including employee, shareholder, and partnership agreements, including financing and leasing agreements, mergers, and acquisitions, and general business agreements. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Ms. Chakas is known for her ability to secure permitting and the approvals involving comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, platting, variances, and environmental permitting. The regulations and public perception affecting land development are constantly evolving to respond to various economic, environmental, and other factors. As a result, navigating through the land development entitlement process has become increasingly multifaceted. Ms. Chakas has a broad knowledge base of state and local economic development with regard to managing projects through the government entitlement process by addressing political and administrative law matters, in addition to land use and related Mix use Properties. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Featuring attorney Forrest Owens who is Board Certified in Aviation law & is the chair of the Aviation Section of the Florida Bar which means he is an expert. Forrest is the Managing Director of the law firm Aviation Legal Counsel, who focuses their practice on Aircraft Transactions, Drones, U.S. Customs, and Border Protection, Seizure Federal Tax, Sales and Use Tax Aircraft, Registration Aircraft Finance, Title, and Liens FAA Certification, FAA Enforcement Aviation Litigation. Aviation attorneys enforce aviation laws and regulations relating to the operation of airplanes, the maintenance of airports and aviation facilities, and any injuries that occur on an aircraft, at an aviation facility, or as the result of an aviation accident. In 2020, Aviation Legal Counsel handled over $190,000,000 in transactions. CONTACT: Forrest Owens 110 SE 6th Street., 17th Floor Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (888) 635-9529 forrest@aviationlegalcounsel.com www.aviationlegalcounsel.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Featuring attorney Forrest Owens who is Board Certified in Aviation law & is the chair of the Aviation Section of the Florida Bar which means he is an expert. Forrest is the Managing Director of the firm Aviation Legal Counsel, who focuses their practice on Aircraft Transactions, Drones, U.S. Customs, and Border Protection, Seizure Federal Tax, Sales and Use Tax Aircraft, Registration Aircraft Finance, Title, and Liens FAA Certification, FAA Enforcement Aviation Litigation. Aviation attorneys enforce aviation laws and regulations relating to the operation of airplanes, the maintenance of airports and aviation facilities, and any injuries that occur on an aircraft, at an aviation facility, or as the result of an aviation accident. In 2020, Aviation Legal Counsel handled $190,000,000 in transactions. CONTACT: Forrest Owens 110 SE 6th Street., 17th Floor Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (888) 635-9529 forrest@aviationlegalcounsel.com www.aviationlegalcounsel.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
What happens if you win the lottery while getting a divorce? If one of the parties won the lottery while married to the other party, then their lottery winnings are subject to equitable distribution upon divorce. In some cases, a party may have won the lottery or a jackpot at the casino, and hid their winnings from the other spouse will have to pay up. Today from the law firm Ronald L. Bell & Associates P.C. is Nationally known and respected attorney Ronald L Bell. Ron is A lawyer's lawyer: Not many lawyers can say that they represent other lawyers. Mr. Bell distinguishes himself as an attorney for attorneys as he has represented colleagues and judges throughout the area in various legal matters, including appeals. In the family: Lawyering is in Mr. Bell's family history. He is a third-generation lawyer, following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather. Highly respected: Ronald L. Bell has practiced alongside the same lawyers and judges in Lake County for decades. He has earned the respect and admiration of legal professionals throughout the community. When you work with our firm, you work with an established and well-known attorney within an extensive network of local resources and knowledge. Personalized attention: Each client receives our complete focus and undivided attention. We are committed and dedicated to giving each client what he or she needs during the entire representation. Creativity: Sometimes obtaining the best results possible is achieved by thinking outside the box. Because Ronald Bell has such deep and diverse experience, he is able to develop unique, fair, and effective strategies and solutions. Over 30 years of practice: Mr. Bell is a name recognized throughout the legal community and he has represented thousands of divorce, personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense clients Extensive experience: Attorney Bell has held former positions such as the Assistant Illinois Attorney General and Chief Corporate Counsel to a $250 million dollar company Wide litigation background: Ronald Bell has argued and/or presented cases before the United States Supreme Court, Illinois Supreme Court, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and every Illinois appellate court. Top academic credentials: He was the top student in his law school class at the age of 23, a former editor of the law review, and graduated college at the age of 20. Schedule Your Strategy Session Today --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Robin I. Bresky is the founder and president of Bresky Law, a boutique firm in Boca Raton that focuses on Appellate Law, and Trusts and Estates. She is a driven and respected professional who has substantial experience providing litigation support for civil, commercial, and personal injury, family law, and criminal matters. Immediately prior to starting the firm in 2000, Bresky served as a state prosecutor in Broward County. Awards & Recognition Soroptimist International Women of Distinction Award in the category of Community Involvement (2019) Avvo Top Attorney Award (2019) Florida Super Lawyers (2012 – 2020) South Palm Beach County FAWL – Woman Lawyer of the Year (2019) Florida Association for Women Lawyers – Leaders in Law Award (2011) Bethesda Hospital Foundation – Woman of Grace Award (2009) Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society – Appellate Law Pro Bono Award (2006) Bresky has been a long-time volunteer and advocate for the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. In 2006, a year before joining the board, she received the Appellate Law Pro Bono Award and in 2019, Soroptimist International recognized her contributions to Legal Aid with a 2019 Women of Distinction Award for Community Service. Each year, the law firm hosts a major event in Mizner Park called the Bresky Bash to raise money for the nonprofit organization. Robin Bresky, PA Bresky Law 150 E Palmetto Park Rd Ste 340 Boca Raton, FL 33432-4832 Office: 561-994-6273 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Should You Move a Family Member Home from An Assisted Living Facility? As COVID-19 continues, there is a trend that families are beginning to move their family members out of assisted care facilities into their own homes. Featuring Marc Spector who joined Best Care in 2002 after leaving a prominent South Florida litigation firm, where he practiced insurance defense law for 5 years. He is the head of Best Care's legal, corporate development, and A/R departments. He is also the administrator of the company's flagship office in Miami. Best Care is a private, state-licensed home care company with locations in Miami, Broward, Palm Beach, and Melbourne referring home health caregivers to assist seniors in their homes. We also are pet friendly, assisting clients who have pets. The Best Care name is well established in the community of family-owned and operated services since 1980. Our company is led by a specialized management staff with decades of in-home health care experience. With a variety of backgrounds including nursing, business, and legal experience our team is well-rounded and knowledgeable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
The trials and tribulations of Community Associations featuring Ryan M. Aboud, Partner in the Law Firm Backer Aboud Poliakoff & Foelster. The Firm's community association practice includes representation in the collection of delinquent accounts, enforcement, drafting and interpretation of governing documents and rules, negotiation of contracts with vendors and contractors, and litigation. The firm currently represents communities Preparation, interpretation, and enforcement of governing documents Legal counsel on day-to-day association operations Collection of delinquent maintenance and special assessments Lien foreclosure actions Negotiation and creation of vendor contracts Preparation of annual and special meeting packages Election of directors and officers Preparation for developer turnover Pursuit of construction defect and warranty claims Compliance with state regulations including the Florida Condominium Act (Chapter 718), the Florida Cooperative Act (Chapter 719) and the Florida Homeowners Association Act (Chapter 720) Compliance with the Fair Housing Act Protection from the adverse effects of Florida's Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) Compliance with water management restrictions Backer Aboud Poliakoff & Foelster is committed to using technology to communicate efficiently with our clients. BackerHiTechCollect, our Internet-based community association collections system, and the BackerReport Newsletter are examples of those efforts. Contact us today to learn more about our services and to speak directly with an experienced community association law attorney. Backer Aboud Poliakoff & Foelster assists clients throughout St. Lucie, Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Frank Congemi began his career on Wall Street. A self-proclaimed “whistleblower,” Congemi helped the New York State Attorney General's Office and the Securities Exchange Commission in an investigation that resulted in the convictions of multiple individuals, including junk bond billionaire Michael Mann & Michael Robert Milken who is an American convicted felon, financier and philanthropist. He is noted for his role in the development of the market for high-yield bonds, and his conviction and sentence following a guilty plea on felony charges for violating U.S. securities laws. Frank is currently an independent financial advisor with one of the largest independent broker-dealers in the world. In addition to his work as a financial advisor, Frank has served on the Advisory Committee of the Financial Services Institute in Washington, D.C. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
From the Zappitell Law Firm is partner David J. Zappitell, who is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in the area of Civil Trial Litigation, thus he is a specialist in his area of practice. Mr. Zappitell is a member of the Florida Bar, U.S. District Court (Southern and Middle Districts of Florida) Auto Accidents in Florida are a leading cause of death # 5 before the Pandemic and uninsured drivers, more than one in five Florida drivers are on the roads without insurance, according to a new study by the Insurance Research Council. Florida was the sixth-worst state in the nation for uninsured motorists with a rate of 20.4% driving unprotected. Mississippi was first with a rate of 29.4%. New Jersey had the fewest uninsured drivers at 3.1%. one of the laws below will affect us here in Florida and could kill us or a loved one, like texting and driving. Careless drivers (Florida Statute 316.1925) Aggressive and reckless drivers (Florida Statute 316.192) Drivers who exceed the posted speed limit (Florida Statutes 316.183, 316.187, 316.189 ) Drivers who improperly or unsafely change lanes (Florida Statute 316.085) Drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way (Florida Statutes 316.079, 316.0815, 316.123) Drivers who unsafely pass other cars (Florida Statutes 316.083, 316.084, 316.084) Drivers who is following too closely behind other cars (Florida Statute 316.0895(1)) Drivers who violate traffic signals and lights (Florida Statutes 316.074 and 316.075) Drivers who practice incorrect turns (Florida Statute 316.151) Drivers who fail to yield properly (Florida Statutes 316.122, 316.123 (1), 316.125, 316.006, 316.125(2), 316.121, 316.0815, 316.079 ) Drivers who ignore stop signs (Florida Statute 316.123) Drivers who improperly lookout when changing lanes, passing other vehicles, or changing course (Florida Statute 316.085) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Featuring; the law firm of Cozen O'Connor James A. Gale, who focuses his practice in the area of intellectual property law, Counseling and litigation. Jim is a registered patent attorney with over 34 years of experience and Martindale AV Preeminent© rated, Board, Certified in Intellectual Property by the Florida Bar, an AAA Arbitrator, and the former inaugural chair of the IP Board Certification Committee. Jim has represented clients in hundreds of cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, covenants not to compete, theft of trade secrets, and internet disputes. He has appeared in over 400 federal cases in more than 48 Federal District and Circuit Courts, as well as handled hundreds of injunctions in over 35 different states around the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Featuring Alex Diaz, who is a partner in Klein Park & Lowe, P.L.'s professional malpractice division. Since 2010, Alex's practice has been dedicated to the defense of lawyers in professional malpractice and other related claims in both state and federal courts, as well as in Florida Bar grievance matters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
The Collaborative Process is perfectly suited to handle family law matters in a controlled team setting allowing even the most contentious of topics to be discussed with little room for miscommunication and misunderstanding between the individual family members and their attorneys. The Collaborative Process affords families the opportunity to choose a more holistic approach to resolving their family case. One that not only provides families with more control over every aspect of their case but also provides peace of mind while working in a team setting towards a legal resolution that is ultimately finalized with a valid Court Order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
The Covid-19 pandemic has expanded the parameters and elevated the importance of disaster preparedness in community associations. Prior to the start of the 2021 hurricane season, community association boards of directors and property managers should reassess their disaster preparedness plans to ensure they are ready for anything and everything. The collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium has been a human tragedy of unimaginable proportions, and the unspeakable grief and horror of its aftermath. Today we are featuring from the law firm Siegfried Rivera Elizabeth A. Bowen | Miami Homeowners Association Lawyer who will be giving us the 411 on Associations Law --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Stephen Hoffman, from Olive Judd, P.A. Attorneys at Law. Steve's an engineering and law degrees mesh perfectly with his real estate and development practice. He has worked on many nationally-renowned projects including Bass Pro Outdoor World, Sawgrass Mills Mall, Broward Mall, Dadeland Mall, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, the Trump International Hotel & Tower Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Mall, and Sprint's telecommunication expansion in South Florida. In addition, Steve has set up many community developments, including condominium and property owner associations, and now guides boards through the many challenges such associations face. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Kelley Kronenberg is a multi-practice business law firm with more than 175 attorneys and 12 locations throughout Florida and the United States. Founded in 1980, our firm is one of the fastest-growing law firms in Florida, built on relationships, and committed to exceptional client service. We serve all types and sizes of public and private companies, as well as small businesses and individuals nationwide. Kelley Kronenberg has been recognized amongst the “Largest U.S. Law Firms” by the National Law Journal's NLJ 500 and Law 360 400 in 2020, America's Top Corporate Law Firms by Forbes, and Top 10 in NLJ's Women's Scorecard in 2019. The firm has been the recipient of many accolades most recently including, Top “Largest Law Firms” in the South Florida Business Journal, Tampa Bay Business Journal and Orlando Business Journal in 2020; Florida Trend, South Florida Business & Wealth, and American Lawyer's Daily Business Review “Review 100” in 2019. For more information, visit www.kklaw.com.focusing my practice on Workers' Compensation Defense. Joshua Higgins has experience in defending claims involving Police Professional Litigation, Correctional Healthcare Litigation, and Civil Rights Violations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Elder Law encompasses a wide range of legal issues and disciplines, from estate planning, government benefits, incapacity planning, asset protection, and caregiving options. Our goal at the Law Offices of Gail M. Fisher is to help guide seniors and the people who love them through the countless legal and financial challenges that accompany growing older. To help take the confusion out of planning and to debunk the myths associated with Elder Law. We provide sound legal and compassionate counsel to address your concerns. Elder fraud prevention --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Today we are featuring, The Keys Law Firm, PLLC an intellectual property (“IP”) law firm that has a practice focused on patent, federal and state trademark, and copyright procurement; strategic planning for developing and maintaining an intellectual property portfolio; and patent, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and trade secret litigation matters. The Keys Law Firm, PLLC was founded by James Keys, III, on core values such as integrity, diligence, commitment, and service with the objective to provide clients with specialized, high quality, IP boutique firm-level service at more affordable price points due to my leveraging of 21st-century business practices to reduce or eliminate traditional law firm overhead. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Steven Tyler threatens Trump with legal action for playing Aerosmith music at rallies. "I do not let anyone use my songs without my permission," Steven Tyler writes. Today we are Featuring Intellectual Property & Internet Patent Technology and Science Trademark Atorney DAVID P. LHOTA who is a registered patent attorney and Florida Bar Certified Expert in Intellectual Property having, substantial experience in patenting and trademark process, litigation, and electrical engineering. Mr. Lhota has broad patent prosecution experience in the electronics field, including software, control systems, cellular communications, and medical instrumentation. Mr. Lhota has also litigated patent, trademark, and copyright cases in Federal Court. In addition, he has represented clients in negotiating and drafting intellectual property-related licenses and other contracts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Construction is heavily regulated in the State of Florida. Today we are Featuring Attorney Jonathan P. Cohen PA, who is an experienced attorney focusing on surety, construction, and commercial matters. He handles all phases of a dispute from pre-litigation to post-judgment collection activities in state court, federal court, and arbitration. Jonathan has successfully settled lawsuits on behalf of sureties in disputes over contract balances, contractual disputes, and obligee misconduct detrimental to the surety. He has also secured judgments on behalf of sureties against defaulted principals and negotiated plans of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with debtor-principals on terms favorable to the surety. Jonathan also represents general contractors, subcontractors, and owners on a variety of construction-related disputes including construction defects, contractor negligence, and contractual interpretation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
From Fowler, White & Burnett, who has 22 Attorneys & Recognized from South Florida Legal Guide's 2021 Top Law Firm, has Top Lawyers, and Top Up and Comers we are featuring Joseph Ackerman, who is Board Certified in Trial Law and Construction Law by the Florida Bar and that makes him an expert, Joseph Ackerman, who devotes his practice to complex, commercial litigation matters with an emphasis on real estate, construction, and land use claims. When the ocean-facing portion of the 12-story Champlain Tower South condo building in Surfside Florida partially collapsed before 2 a.m. it makes us think about how safe is the buildings we work and live in. Due to the frequency of issues arising out of faulty construction in Florida, the legislature has created an alternative method to resolve such disputes that would reduce the need for litigation while protecting the rights of property owners. Under the Florida Construction Defect Statute, a property owner or a condominium/homeowner's association rights under the law. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
The topic for today is Family Law, featuring from The Law Office of Rakofsky Law - Attorney Daniel S. Rakofsky, P.A. ESQ. Dan's practice is dedicated to Family law. It is still true 50% 0f 0ur listeners will get a divorce. If the 2 riches guys in the world - Since the pandemic divorce is on the upswing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Guest hosting for today's program is the honorable judge Jeffrey R. Levenson, who is a judge for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court in Broward County, Florida. Today we are feturing Brenda Schamy from Dischimo & Schamy who concentrates her practice in the areas of entertainment (music/tv/film and digital media), including hospitality, branding, fashion, new business formation, in-bound foreign investment, business law, and civil litigation related to those practices areas. Brenda Schamy is a pioneer within the practice of entertainment law, Brenda has also developed a unique and robust practice related to social media law and the representation of celebrity influencers and brands. She skillfully uses effective negotiation tactics and creative solutions to further her clients' interests. In addition, Brenda has represented clients in a vast array of business disputes including representing investors in multimillion-dollar litigation and enforcing client's trademarks and copyrights through state and federal litigation focused on preventing the unauthorized sale of goods and services. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
From the Law Office of David G. Abramovici and David will answer the question, can I sue my employer? An employee injured on the job in California or Florida is generally limited to seeking recovery by filing a workers' compensation claim. This means he or she cannot sue the employer in civil court. According to the National Council on Compensation Insurance, the worker's compensation statutes in many states exclude illnesses that are known as “ordinary diseases of life.”It is not clear whether the coronavirus would be classified in this way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
A misconception is I have insurance, so I don’t need an attorney, or Hiring a lawyer is too expensive., my case has to be settled before I can receive medical treatment. We are Featuring Theodore L. DiSalvo of Kogan & Disalvo you have seen them on TV and today Ted DiSalvo will give you the information you need to know even if you don't know when you need it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Featuring Mohammad Ahmed Faruqui From Aerolaw Offices PLLC. On the face of it, anyone can deduct 100 percent of a plane's purchase price and maintenance expenses if the plane is used for nonrecreational purposes or leased to a flight school. After the first year, to keep the deduction, the owner has to ensure that the plane is used at least 50 percent of the time for business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Featuring Joycelyn S. Brown, Esq. is the managing partner at IPS Legal Group, P.A. Experienced business and intellectual property lawyer specializing in patents, trademarks, licensing business development, regulatory compliance, contract drafting and negotiation, e-commerce, and data privacy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Featuring Anthony Policastro from the Policastro Law Group who has over 24 years of experience representing clients in eminent domain. We will be facing monumental challenges to our nation’s infrastructure as we confront crumbling infrastructure, new technologies, and climate change adaptation. Eminent domain is a powerful tool that necessarily impacts local communities when used for infrastructures such as roads, mass transit, pipelines, the electrical grid, and border walls. We will likely need to rely on both public and private eminent domain to redevelop neighborhoods and make our communities more resilient to climate change by adapting land uses to rising sea levels, drought, wildfires, and severe weather events --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Street Law Program Judge Diaz has served in the Criminal Division of the County Court in Broward for 26 years. He is actively involved in Legal Education teaching Judges at Florida’s New Judges College, law students at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law as an Adjunct Professor for 30 years. Judge Diaz also teaches Lawyers at the N.I.T.A. (National Institute of Trial Advocacy) for 24 years, and teaches high school and middle school students in his Street Law Program and through visits to 15 to 20 middle and high schools since he was appointed and then elected in 1992. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Forrest Owens has been in the aviation industry for over twenty years and over ten years focused on aviation-related matters with boutique firms. Mr. Owens has acted as counsel in the purchase and sale of hundreds of aircraft transactions ranging from experimental home-built aircraft to Gulfstream 550 aircraft. Forrest is Board Certified in Aviation Law and Chairs the Aviation section for the Florida Bar he has worked with every major manufacturer of turbine-powered corporate aircraft and has also been involved in the merger and acquisition of many aviation-related businesses Hasbeen responsible for over $190,000,000 in 2020 of aviation transactions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Board certification recognizes attorneys' special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, board certification helps consumers identify specialists in various areas of law. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Don Fann - Nursing home abuse can you have a camera in a nursing home room to protect your loved ones. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Mathew Baldwin is a Partner with Vargas Gonzalez Hevia Baldwin and currently serves as the firm’s Trial Counsel, with emphasis on the firm’s first-party insurance litigation. He also manages the firm’s complex, commercial, and criminal defense practices. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Some of the topics Gregory R. Eisinger attorney addressed. With special guest Legal Panelist the Honorable Judge Jeffrey R. Levenson ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS – CONDOMINIUMS GOING GREEN... Service Dogs (or pets) While gasoline powered vehicles are still dominant on Florida’s roads, the ever-growing presence of electric vehicles cannot be ignored. The number of electric vehicles on our highways and streets continue to climb as they become more and more affordable. As consumers continue to embrace a greener lifestyle, Florida’s lawmakers have paved the way for condominium. . USE OF CONSUMER REPORTS IN DETERMINING APPROVAL FOR SALES AND LEASES – IS YOUR ASSOCIATION is it In COMPLIANCE? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Entertainment Lawyers, at the root of things, provide legal advice, counsel and representation to businesses and individuals in the entertainment industries, including the fields of theater, television, film, music, publishing, and digital media. Within the field of entertainment law, lawyers typically focus on one of two “sides”: Transnational or litigation. Many entertainment lawyers sub-specialize, focusing their energies on the music business, or just film. Others are generalists, bringing a wide range of expertise to deals that increasingly span the various sub-industries. An entertainment lawyer must be well-versed in a variety of legal fields. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Anthony Policastro has over 24 years experience representing clients in eminent domain. He represents national corporations, along with business owners and individual land owners. This is information you need to know even though you don't know when you need it. Do you know the Government will pay an Attorney you choose to represent you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
From the Gay divorce to Alimony reform also what are the requirements to get a divorce in Florida along with time sharing of children. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Featuring Joycelyn Brown, Managing Partner IPS Legal Group. The US Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban On Trademarking 'Immoral,' 'Scandalous' Words, Symbols. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support