Florida Association of Managing Partners Elects New Officers

The Miami Herald published an article on Joseph Zumpano's election as Co-Chair and President of the Florida Association of Managing Partners.

Zumpano Named Co-Chair of the Florida Association of Managing Partners

The Coral Gables Gazette published an article on the election of Joseph Zumpano as Co- Chair and Co-President of the Florida Association of Managing Partners. Mr. Zumpano was quoted as stating that he looked forward to working with the "Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Managing Partners so that this organization can continue to serve as a valuable forum and resource for law firm managing partners." Mr. Zumpano previously served as Vice-Chairman of the organization.

Leon Patricios Discusses Forum Selection in International Business Disputes

Leon Patricios was quoted in The Daily Business Journal today in an article on the enforcement of forum selection clauses. The article cited a recent decision by a Federal Judge in Miami upholding such a clause. The case involved an international dispute with competing lawsuits in Costa Rica and Florida. The Judge ruled that a clause requiring the parties to litigate in Florida was enforceable. Mr. Patricios was quoted as stating the "forum selection clauses are important in contracts with Caribbean and Latin American companies so that companies can select court systems they have confidence in, are conveniently located and have familiar procedures."