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Parents Sue Miami’s Icon Brickell After Teen’s Fatal Stabbing, Claiming Negligent Security

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MIAMI — A recent lawsuit has emerged following the tragic death of a teenage boy inside a luxury condo building in Miami. The incident, which has raised concerns over security measures at the Icon Brickell, has now prompted the boy’s family to seek legal recourse. Seventeen-year-old Dominic Ferrell was reportedly killed in the early hours of June 8 on the 34th floor of the Icon Brickell building. His parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit for $50,000 in Miami-Dade County, claiming that the building’s owners and managers did not take adequate steps to ensure resident … Read more

Mitchell Silverstein: Mastering the Art of Complex Litigation in Miami’s Dynamic Business Sphere

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MIAMI, Fla. — With over 15 years navigating the complexities of law, Mitchell Silverstein stands as a pivotal figure in Miami and Fort Lauderdale’s legal scene, where the business environment is as vibrant and diverse as the cases it stimulates. This seasoned attorney has transitioned from a private practice that saw him advocating aggressively in high-stakes litigations to an in-house counsel role where his broadened purview now focuses on comprehensive legal strategies and ethical business practices. In South Florida’s dynamic business landscape, complex litigation involves intricate challenges requiring a balanced knowledge of local and international … Read more

Compassion on Wheels: Miami’s Innovative Approach to Assisting Homeless Individuals with Mental Health Needs

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Miami, FL — As dawn breaks over Miami, a dedicated team from the Lazarus Project navigates the bustling streets of downtown and Northwest Miami. They seek out those struggling on the margins of society, including people like Douglas, who was recently found in dire straits – hungry, affected by lice, and in desperate need of medication. Natalie Gild, a Lazarus Project manager, describes Douglas’ initial condition as aggressive and uncommunicative. “Over the past two or three months, there’s been a transformation. He now engages in conversation, shows happiness, and greets us with a smile,” Gild … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Miami’s City District Maps Unconstitutional, Casting Doubt on Future Elections

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Miami, Florida – A federal judge in Miami, Florida has invalidated the city’s district maps, ruling that they were racially gerrymandered for several decades, causing uncertainty for the city’s electoral future. The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and NAACP, who alleged that Miami’s council districts were illegally segregated based on ethnic makeup. Judge Michael Moore issued the ruling, affirming the claims made by the plaintiffs. In his decision, Moore stated that by categorizing citizens by race, the city violated the equal … Read more