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AI Is Here to Stay, So Here’s What Attorneys and Firms Need to Do
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsBy Tal Lifshitz February 26, 2026 Lawyers who understand AI’s strengths and limits can do more, with less. And the more the lawyer understands how to leverage these tools, the more they can do, for less. That should be enough, on its own, to spark at least some level of excitement for developing this competence […]
A ‘Bank Is A Bank’: Lender Denies Aiding $100M Trust Fraud
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsBy David Minsky February 24, 2026 A Texas bank sought to dismiss an adversary complaint alleging it helped a nonprofit founder defraud a special needs trust out of $100 million, telling a Florida federal bankruptcy court Tuesday the lawsuit doesn’t plausibly claim the lender knew of any wrongdoing.. Click here to read the original article.
In South Florida’s Hot Legal Market, Smaller Firms Need More than Salaries to Compete with New Arrivals on Talen
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsBy Vivienne Serret February 20, 2026 “We offer a lot of hands-on experience, real lawyer work experience, and a more complete environment than a lot of the Big Law firms do, and that really helps us to keep our talent,” said Jorge L. Piedra, managing partner at South Florida firm Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. Click […]
Federal Judge Rules AI Is Not Your Co-Counsel When It Comes to Privilege
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsBy Michael R. Lorigas Lawyers who understand AI’s strengths and limits can do more, with less. And the more the lawyer understands how to leverage these tools, the more they can do, for less. That should be enough, on its own, to spark at least some level of excitement for developing this competence in any […]
Judgments and fines over his head, fraudulent Florida mover files for bankruptcy
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsBy 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.
Florida Fishermen Allege Conspiracy Sunk Stone Crab, Lobster Prices
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsBy 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
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsFlorida 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.
Upcoming Annual Miami Law Class-Action Forum Will Place AI at the Forefront
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsNow 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
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsThe 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
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsBy 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
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsJohn 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
/in In the News /by Kris WilliamsHarley 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.