THE CAPTAIN REPORTS:FOUR NEW JUDGES (& MAYBE A FIFTH) COMING TO A COURTROOM NEAR YOU …..We previously reported to you that there were five open seats to be filled on the bench in Miami-Dade County, including two on
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Let 'er Rip
By John R. ByrneHollywood has come to the SDFLA. Or at least a case involving Hollywood has.Did you see Netflix’s The Rip? If not, I can’t blame you. It was one of those direct-to-Netflix movies. But it had real…
Mako Capital Launches, Invests in Mangrove Health
ESTLUND LAW OBTAINS THE REMOVAL FOR TWO RED NOTICES ON BEHALF OF CHINESE NATIONALS
Miami, Florida, U.S.A. – Estlund Law has successfully obtained the removal of two Red Notices requested against our clients by the People’s Republic of China.
The clients’ Red Notices were issued in 2017 after the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s…
MOUNT RUSHMORE
We’ve been wanting to do this for a while. For those of you unfamiliar with the Mount Rushmore challenge, it is picking the four best of something, like steak sandwiches, Dolphin Players, etc. Herewith is our Mount Rushmore of REGJB…
Why HOA Architectural Reviews Need Careful Deliberation
The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Nicole R. Kurtz and appears in Sunday’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Why HOA Architectural Reviews Need Careful Deliberation,” focuses on how homeowners association…
Navigating Administrative and Licensing Regulations for Miami Businesses
Operating a business in Miami offers enormous opportunities, but it also comes with a regulatory environment that is far more layered and aggressive than many business owners expect. Between state requirements, Miami-Dade County rules, and City of Miami ordinances, even…
Woman Walks Off Carnival Ship After Assaulting Teen
An Iowa woman accused of assaulting a teenager surrendered to local authorities in Miami on May 4, a month and a half after the alleged crime. The woman, Jennifer Frost, 44, reportedly punched and broke a teenager’s nose on March…
Carnival Passenger Awarded $300,000 After Being Served At Least 14 Shots on Cruise
A federal jury in Miami found Carnival Cruise Line liable for a woman’s injuries after she fell while heavily intoxicated. The lawsuit also alleges that Carnival wrongfully claimed the entire incident was captured on CCTV footage, preventing the woman from investigating…
Gastrointestinal Outbreak Sickens 22 on Oceania Insignia
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on April 15, 2026 that 19 passengers and 3 crew members were sickened in a gastrointestinal (GI) outbreak on the Oceania Insignia. The outbreak occurred during the ship’s 10-night voyage that…