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Judgments and fines over his head, fraudulent Florida mover files for bankruptcy

By David J. Neal February 6, 2026 Nobody expects to have to file for bankruptcy either as a private citizen, owner of a company or part of corporate leadership. But, it happens. By U.S. Courts. Click here to read the original article.

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Florida Fishermen Allege Conspiracy Sunk Stone Crab, Lobster Prices

By Annie Mayne January 21, 2026 As established by Mr. Dopico’s guilty plea, Florida fishermen have been the victims of a textbook conspiracy to suppress their profit and increase the profits of the purchasers. We look forward to righting this wrong,” the plaintiffs’ counsel said in a joint statement to the Daily Business Review. Click […]

Fla. Fishing Cos. Accuse Vendors Of Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Florida fishermen have brought a proposed class action in federal court against several seafood wholesalers, accusing them of conspiring to eliminate competition and suppressing the prices they pay for stone crab claws and spiny lobster tails.

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Upcoming Annual Miami Law Class-Action Forum Will Place AI at the Forefront

Now in its 10th year, the forum will address this “cutting-edge issue” from various angles, according to co-chair Harley Tropin of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton.

Judge approves $28.2 million bid for SEC receivership property in Coconut Grove

The sale is part of an ongoing effort to liquidate assets from Rishi Kapoor’s company, who settled a civil lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with a court-appointed receiver working to repay creditors.

Judge approves $28.2 million bid for SEC receivership property in Coconut Grove

By Brian Bandell December 31, 2025 The sale is part of an ongoing effort to liquidate assets from Rishi Kapoor’s company, who settled a civil lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with a court-appointed receiver working to repay creditors. Click here to read the original article.

Champion for change: Kozyak’s legacy of leadership

John Kozyak is a nationally recognized bankruptcy and trial lawyer, and a fellow of both the American College of Bankruptcy and the American College of Trial Lawyers. Known for “Bet the Company” litigation, Kozyak has also had a role in major bankruptcy cases and high-profile Ponzi schemes.

Harley Tropin: A champion of justice and advocate for community wellness

Harley Tropin specializes in high-stakes business litigation and co-chairs the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the Champlain Towers South Collapse Litigation, having led efforts to secure over $1 billion in settlements. A recognized leader in financial fraud cases in Southern Florida for 30 years, Tropin has been honored as the University of Miami Law School’s outstanding alumnus and received multiple accolades.

Stay Denied In Ch. 11 Suit Over $100M Special Needs Fraud

A Florida bankruptcy judge on Friday declined to halt an adversary class action against a Texas bank accused of aiding the alleged $100 million theft from a special needs trust, allowing document discovery to proceed while the bank’s motion to toss the case is pending.

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This Managing Partner Is Closing the Door on His Attorneys. Colleagues at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton Say It Works

Jorge L. Piedra’s closed-door policy is not meant to keep others away, he explains. Instead, it fosters an environment for attorneys and other legal professionals to gain confidence, be more productive and build a more successful workflow.

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‘We are Going to Pour a Big Part of Ourselves Into You’: How One Miami Firm Prioritizes Associate Mentorship

Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton’s founders continue to visit the firm’s Coral Gables office on a weekly basis to sit down with associates and aid them in all matters.

Meet the 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting (Part 2)

By Jeff Zbar June 20, 2025 Robinson focuses his practice on complex litigation. He has represented clientsin dozens of appeals in federal and state court, and served as part of a litigationand appellate team that secured a victory before the U.S. Supreme Court. Click here to read the original article.