This holiday season, renowned South African artist Johnathan Schultz has partnered up with premium spirits & wine leader Pernod Ricard USA to bring the ultimate luxury experience into homes: a limited edition Bespoke Cocktail trunk, available starting December 1st exclusively at the Johnathan Schultz Gallery in Miami Design District in Florida. From prestige spirits to collectible art, the collaboration puts a playful twist on a beloved holiday tradition: the white elephant gift exchange: this one-of-a-kind handcrafted trunk that has been personally painted by Schultz himself serves as the most steal-worthy gift of the season. Starting at an impressive price tag of $22,000 USD, each purchase also includes hand-blown URI Neptune glasses and bar tools, a 1/10 White Elephant sculpture that is part of the newly released Gemesis NFT collection created by Schultz. The trunk, which is available for sale at thejohnathanschultz.shop, also comes with a Gemesis NFT that allows for a holder to claim a physical diamond. Schultz is an acclaimed South African artist whose work blends together contemporary art and digital art, and has been featured in galleries around the world. “I want people to enjoy my work not just because of its beauty but also because it makes them feel good," said Schultz. "With this partnership I get to share my artistry with people all over the world while elevating one of life's simple pleasures - cocktails." For this project, Schultz wanted to create pieces that would add personality and elegance to any soiree or gathering. “I transformed an already stunning trunk into a work of art to display. I used multiple layers of 23k gold to look like it was poured over the trunk to give it a flowing smooth look and made a hard metal look and feel soft.” The Elegant White Elephant platform is underscored by prestige spirits from Pernod Ricard's portfolio, including Avion Reserva 44 Añejo Tequila, Jameson Black Barrel, Aberlour 12 Year, and The Glenlivet 14 Year. These high-marque spirits are perfect for celebrating special moments with friends and family. Visit Reserve Bar to learn more. More on Johnathan Schultz Johnathan Schultz is an innovative artist and entrepreneur whose works have been embraced worldwide due to their complexity and beauty. By combining Earth’s precious metals and gemstones along with other unique materials into one piece, he brings captivating stories to life that transcend boundaries between cultures. Furthermore, he recently introduced a new concept – GemSet NFT – where users can be rewarded with real diamonds for their loyalty towards the project which further demonstrates his creativity when it comes to creating something truly special. More on Pernod Ricard Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world's second largest spirits and wine company. Pernod Ricard employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI) and is part of the CAC 40 index. The company's leading spirits include such prestigious brands as Absolut Vodka, Avión Tequila, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlúa Liqueur, Malibu, Martell Cognac, Olmeca Altos Tequila, Beefeater Gin, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, Monkey 47 Gin, Plymouth Gin, Seagram's Extra Dry Gin, Malfy Gin, Hiram Walker Liqueurs, Midleton Irish Whiskey, Powers Irish Whiskey, Redbreast Irish Whiskey, Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Lillet, Jefferson's Bourbon, Smooth Ambler Whiskey, Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Pernod and Ricard; such superior wines as Jacob's Creek, Kenwood Vineyards, Campo Viejo and Brancott Estate; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines as Perrier-Jouët Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne and Mumm Napa sparkling wines. Pernod Ricard USA is headquartered in New York, New York, and has more than 1,000 employees across the country. As "creators of conviviality," we are committed to sustainable and responsible business practices in service of our customers, consumers, employees and the planet. Pernod Ricard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active program to promote responsible drinking. For more information, visit: https://www.pernod-ricard-usa.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Pernod Ricard

Miami Art Week is in full swing and a special exhibit is happening at The Wolfsonian-FIU. Miami Art Week Special Hours The Wolfsonian–FIU will be open every day, Mon, Nov 28 through Sun, Dec 4, 10am–6pm (closing early on Fri, Dec 2 at 5pm). Street Shrines: A Wolfsonian Art Basel Miami Beach VIP Party Friday, Dec 2, 7–10pm The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Art Week at The Wolfsonian culminates with a VIP celebration of superstar artist Roberto Lugo's Wolfsonian collection-inspired Street Shrines. Join Lugo as he unveils new and provocative ceramics in conversation with the museum's historic collections, and an exterior mural honoring Miami's Caribbean history alongside pop culture icons. Featuring complimentary cocktails by Bacardi. The VIP party is open only to journalists, Wolfsonian members at the Diplomat level ($250) and up, and Art Basel and Design Miami/ VIP cardholders. Please let me know directly at ian@thewolf.fiu.edu if you or your colleagues would like to be added to the press list. What’s On Exhibition | Street Shrines | more details In a new exhibition, potter Roberto Lugo looks to our significant collection of 19th- and 20th-century European and American ceramics, producing new work inspired by these objects but depicting the histories, experiences, and heroes of Black and Brown communities so often ignored by the historical record. Exterior Mural | Street Shrines | more details In an exterior wrap-around building mural, Roberto Lugo brings his characteristic style and approach to Miami's own underexplored stories, designing a mural that commemorates the Caribbean community that made and shaped South Florida, as well as pop culture icons. Connecting the gallery installation to the street, and the Wolfsonian collection to the lives of present-day Miamians, Lugo invites visitors to consider the intersection of race, politics, and memory in the built world around them. Exhibition | Turn the Beat Around | more details Rumba, conga, and Afro-Cuban jazz. Mambo, cha-cha-cha, and salsa. Turn the Beat Around revisits the artistic and innovative exchanges between musicians from Cuba and the U.S. during the 1930s to '60s, showcasing posters, record and sheet music covers, film clips, and audio from the era to bring to life the musical fusion found between cultures. Exhibition | Plotting Power: Maps and the Modern Age | more details Mirrors of our loftiest dreams and deepest fears, maps draw literal lines between "you" and "me," "us" and "other," more often reflecting how we see it than how it is. This Wolfsonian collection exhibition follows the exploitation of geography in the first half of the 20th century, when the possibilities of travel and technology opened new horizons for global ambition. Special Programming Program | Destinations: Jean-Louis Deniot | more details Tuesday, Nov 29, 7–9pm Free | Register Acclaimed curator and author Pamela Golbin will be in conversation with French designer Jean-Louis Deniot, discussing his work, creative process, signature style, and exclusive projects. Deniot's distinctive worldwide commissions (penthouse apartments, sprawling villas, and custom constructions) surprise in their variety as well as their common thread—passion. Copies of Deniot's new book, Destinations: Jean-Louis Deniot, will be available for sale at a reception and signing after the talk. Program | Carlo Mollino: Architect and Storyteller | more details Wednesday, Nov 30, 6–7pm Free | Register Architect, designer, educator, photographer, sportsman, and author, Carlo Mollino was a remarkable protagonist of 20th-century Italian culture. Michelangelo Sabatino, co-author of Carlo Mollino: Architect and Storyteller, will present Mollino's most significant designs and identify the creative processes that generated his wide-ranging visual, tactile, and spatial experiences. Books will be available for sale at a reception and signing after the talk. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Street Shrines

Sustainable, high-end, upcycled fashion art brand, Dust of Gods is celebrating its first U.S. showroom debut in Miami during Miami Art Week 2022 with a VIP Grand Opening Soiree hosted in collaboration with local street artist, animation creator and sculpture, Mactivo, on Saturday, December 2nd and 3rd, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its new flagship store located in the heart of Wynwood at 2238 NW 1st Place, Miami, Florida 33127. Mactivo has gained popularity throughout Miami and the international art world thanks to his pop culture art sculpture, Yano. To celebrate Miami Art Week 2022, he will be live painting a new art piece as well as showcasing a series of his popular art sculptures and multi-media art pieces in the Dust of God's new showroom boutique. “We’re honored to collaborate with another talented artist — he is also showing his artwork at CONTEXT this year and his creativity and aesthetic aligns perfectly with our brand,” said Phillip Spencley, Miami Showroom Director. Dust of Gods is an internationally renowned sustainable fashion brand helmed by Toronto-based architect Antonio Tadrissi, offering upcycled, luxurious ‘one-of-one’ men’s fashion pieces that are equally haute fashion and wearable art. “Creativity, art and sustainability are at the forefront of the Dust of Gods brand, often featuring wearable art using grails, custom stitching, patchwork and mesh work,” said Tadrissi. From high-end vintage jackets, to hand-crafted pants, jackets and hoodies, Dust of Gods has made a name for itself as it creates more, consumes less, and uplifts the world with wearable art. “I’m excited for this ‘haute’ exclusive fashion art opening because we will be offering attendees and shoppers the opportunity to get their hands on highly covetable and luxe fashion pieces only available in Miami,” said Spencley. VIP art and fashion guests attending the Dust of Gods Art Basel event will have first-hand access to live art activation by Mactivo while enjoying a live music set from DJ Cardi over cocktails, lite bites and socializing with the fashion and art world’s industry insiders and innovators alike. Dust of Gods has earned notorious popularity in the global fashion industry after repeatedly being worn by the world’s top athletes, entertainers, models and celebrities including UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, DJ Alesso, and more. In fact, Dust of Gods recently collaborated with singer and songwriter, Jason Durulo, for a unique fashion Collection featuring custom denim jackets, graphic T-shirts, hoodies and even a chain lock necklace. Celebrating the opening of this new Dust of Gods retail store in Miami’s budding Wynwood arts district will include dozens of top VIP fashion influencers, designers, artists, art lovers and other industry insiders and media members alike. “We’re excited to celebrate art, fashion and Dust of God’s expansion into Miami furthering the sustainable art and fashion movement throughout Wynwood and beyond,” said Spencley. VIP guests will receive 10 percent off their in-store purchases to celebrate the boutique’s Miami grand opening. More on Dust of Gods Dust of Gods by Antonio Tadrissi is a brand creating truly unique, wearable art spearheaded by Creative Director Antonio Tadrissi, who is a true multi-hyphenate— from design architect, to sculptor, tastemaker and entrepreneur, his diverse background has helped scale the fashion brand into a globally recognized sustainable fashion art brand. Each Dust of God's vintage jacket is hand-picked and crafted with each cut, styling, paint stroke, and embellishment, ultimately making it an intricate work of wearable art. Dust of Gods is about living out loud and adorning one’s style with personalized art that makes thought-provoking and powerful statements. Each Dust of Gods piece is one of one. To learn more, follow the fashion brand on Instagram or shop online: https://www.instagram.com/dustofgods https://dustofgods.com/ More on Mactivo https://www.instagram.com/mactivo By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Dust Of Gods

BMW will present Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s immersive art installation “Pulse Topology” at the Superblue Miami center in Allapattah, where the artist's interactive pulse treatment in the first-ever, fully electric BMW i7 will also be on view from November 28 to December 4, 2022. As a global partner of Art Basel for 18 years at shows in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong and Paris, BMW will once again offer a VIP car service for attendees. Experience Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: “Pulse Topology” and the interactive art environment inside the BMW i7: · Dates: 11/28 – 12/4 · Location: Superblue Miami (1101 NW 23 Street, Miami, FL 33127) · Monday-Thursday, 11am-7pm · Friday-Saturday, 10am-8pm · Sunday, 10am-7pm Since its launch in 2002, Art Basel in Miami Beach has served as a dynamic platform uniquely bridging the art scenes of North and South America, Europe, and beyond. The edition marking its 20th anniversary will be the largest to date, featuring 282 exhibitors from 38 countries and territories. In addition to its Galleries, Positions, Nova, Survey, and Edition sectors, the fair will host 20 large-scale projects as part of the Meridians sector, 29 curated installations within exhibitors’ booths in the Kabinett sector, as well as nine panels with leading art world voices in its renowned Conversations series.\ On the occasion of Art Basel’s show in Miami Beach, BMW i presents an off-site activation together with Superblue: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's immersive art installation “Pulse Topology”. This collaboration invites visitors to enjoy the poetry of a human-centric approach to technological innovations and can be experienced at Superblue Miami from November 17, 2022 - August 2023. The exhibition will be augmented by an interactive experience presented by BMW inside the all-new fully electric BMW i7 from November 28 - December 4, 2022, during Art Basel in Miami Beach. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Superblue and BMW i share a vision of a sustainable future, where art and technology can create human experiences for retreat, reflection, joy, and social connection. A foremost principle for BMW i is creating a new understanding of luxury in an era that will be shaped by groundbreaking innovations in the fields of sustainability and digitalization. Central to this reinterpretation is the BMW i7 which has inspired the collaboration. “Over the past 50 years, BMW has collaborated with some of the most creative and inspiring artists in the world,” said Marcus Casey, Vice President of Marketing, BMW of North America. “These engagements are more than just a way to showcase our brand, but an opportunity to authentically engage with new audiences.” Casey continued: “We are thrilled to work with Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Superblue Miami to present an artistic extension of Pulse Topology in the all-new BMW i7 during Art Basel in Miami Beach this year.” With this presentation, BMW i and Superblue build on their collaborative work at the junction of immersive experiences, art, and technology. Forming a platform for self-representation, in “Pulse Topology” individual heartbeats come together to create an immersive chorus of light and sound. Translating an interior force to an exterior form, Lozano-Hemmer makes tangible the otherwise invisible register of the heartbeat, which glows and then fades in the spirit of a memento mori. Lozano-Hemmer’s visionary application of biometrics in new, unexpected contexts reveals the creative potential of cross-disciplinary collaborations between the spheres of art and science. "Superblue is thrilled to continue our collaboration with BMW i in bringing Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's Pulse Topology to Miami as part of our Suspension Program. Lozano-Hemmer's fascination with the relationship between art and technology to create a sustainable future for discovery and community engagement is thoughtfully reflected in this exhibition," said Superblue Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst. "By visualizing the invisible, the human heartbeat, participants are able to see something that can only be felt, creating a moment of social connection that is intimately human," adds Dent-Brocklehurst. “Pulse Topology” is composed of 3,000 lightbulbs suspended at different heights, creating a series of crests and valleys – an intimate landscape that visitors are invited to traverse. Each lightbulb glimmers to the pulse of a previous participant. Custom-made pulse sensors record visitors’ new heartbeats; when a participant interacts with the installation, their pulse is added to the canopy of recordings above them, replacing the oldest recording. Forming a platform for self-representation, in “Pulse Topology” individual heartbeats come together to create an immersive chorus of light and sound. Translating an interior force to an exterior form, Lozano-Hemmer makes tangible the otherwise invisible register of the heartbeat, which glows and then fades in the spirit of a memento mori. Inspired by conversations with BMW engineers and designers, Lozano-Hemmer and his studio will harness the technology behind “Pulse Topology” to visualize visitors’ heartbeats through light, sound, and graphics as they sit inside the first-ever fully-electric BMW i7 sedan. This symbiotic relationship can be seen as an extension of the i7’s use of light to create a meaningful connection with its driver. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of BMW's "Pulse Topology

This season, the Punk boot features an exaggerated pointed toe and a stacked Cuban heel and a silver metal toe-cap to make it instantly recognizable. More traditionally elegant, though still with an urban edge, are the Strap Punk Pump, the Buckle Punk Mule and the Double Buckle Punk Mule. The Punk family of shoes is available in black, ivory, bright red, pop yellow, apricot and electric blue leather. The Strap Punk Pump is also available in red and anthracite burnished leather. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Alexander McQueen

Just in time for the holiday season, BrightStar Credit Union is hosting a “12 Days of Giving” giveaway. From Monday, December 5, through Friday, December 16, BrightStar will be giving away incredible prizes each day in an effort to give back to the local community and spread some holiday cheer. Each day, a new participant will be randomly selected to win a special prize from local restaurants, retailers and other businesses. Prizes Include: $200 worth of best-selling products from IMAGE Skincare Myers’ Cocktail IV Drip from Ketamine & Infusion Clinic of South Florida MedSpa (a $200 value) Gift certificate for Aruba Beach Cafe Gift certificate for six season passes to the Florida Renaissance Festival (a $600 value) Two Miami Heat tickets for the Milwaukee Bucks game on January 12, 2023 (valued at $360) Two BrightStar-branded YETI tumblers 2 tickets to a Panthers ice hockey game In addition, people who have participated in the giveaway each day for all 12 days, will automatically be entered to win a $500 Visa Gift Card grand prize. To enter the giveaway, participants must follow @brightstarcu on Instagram, like and tag two friends on @brightstarcu’s recent post and fill out an online form available at www.bscu.org/contest/. Two extra entries will be given to those who share the post on their story and tag @brightstarcu. Giveaways are open to all Instagram and Facebook users who are at least 18 years of age. Participants have from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., to enter each day. Each winner may win again if they follow the entry guidelines the following day. Winners will be announced the following day in BrightStar’s story. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of brightstarcu

South African artist, Johnathan Schultz is pushing the boundaries at this year's Art Basel Miami event, with his biggest exhibit to date, alongside world-renowned artists. Between November 29th - December 3rd, 2022, Schultz will exhibit at four different events including a VIP dinner attendance at Crypties Awards, a collaboration with LASVIT and Elegant White Elephant, and showcasing a world-renowned art piece at Boccara Art Gallery. Crypties Awards Ceremony By Decrypt Studios The Crypties will honor the best and brightest of Web3 at the inaugural Crypties Awards gala on November 30th, 2022 at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach amidst this year’s Art Basel event. With Mr. Schultz's reputation for incorporating Gemstones in his artwork, Johnathan Schultz will be in attendance and will be gifting 250 attendees at a VIP dinner after the Crypties awards show with a gift box containing a diamond. In addition, the box will contain a QR code that will take the recipients to whitelist for his upcoming NFT collection, the Gemesis Collection. LASVIT For the first time in the United States, Czech glassworks brand Lasvit is showcasing its daring kinetic glass lighting sculpture A: Live. The piece will debut alongside South African artist Johnathan Schultz's newest golden laser-cut sculpture, part of Schultz’s Diamond Infinity Series, at the Johnathan Schultz Gallery in the heart of the Miami Design District during Art Week from November 30th into the new year. The Johnathan Schultz Gallery, located in Miami Design District, is Mr. Schultz’s first permanent curated space in the United States. Elegant White Elephant Johnathan Schultz is coming together with Pernod Ricard to give consumers an elevated twist on an at-home cocktail experience. This event is taking place at the Johnathan Schultz Gallery in Miami Design District on December 1st, 2022. A one-of-one handcrafted trunk has been hand painted by Johnathan Shultz himself which is priced at USD 22,000 and comes with hand-blown URI Neptune glasses and bar tools. “I transformed an already stunning trunk into a work of art to display….I used multiple layers of 23k gold to look like it was poured over the trunk to give it a flowing smooth look and made a hard metal look feel soft.” (Schultz, 2022) Boccara Art Gallery One of Johnathan Schultzs’ most famous pieces, which costs over 30 Million US Dollars, is a Diamond Fingerprint and will be showcased on display at Boccara Art Gallery at the Art Miami Show at booth number #332. This is the three-dimensional recreation of Nelson Mandela’s fingerprint in diamonds which is an homage to Mr.Schultz roots in South Africa. The name of the piece is “Out of the Darkness” and is made from 9,225 diamonds (895.6 Carats), round G/H Color, VS Plus Clarity, and set in 18KT White Gold. More on Johnathan Schultz South African artist Johnathan Schultz is pushing the boundaries of what art can be. Mr. Schultz is inspired by diamonds and is widely recognized for his ability to blend precious stones into his iconic pieces. His most notable work: a giant 3D recreation of Nelson Mandela’s fingerprint, encrusted with over 9k diamonds set in 18k carat white gold. It’s touted as one of the largest diamond sculptures created in the 21st century. Now, Mr. Schultz is paving the way for the future of digital luxury through @GemSet NFT and making diamonds last forever on the blockchain. https://thejohnathanschultz.com/ For more information on the Events as well as Press Invitations, please contact Jane Kim. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Johnathan Schultz

Sabal Development, an award-winning Miami-based builder and developer, closed on/purchased an over 12,000-square-foot development site at 5440 La Gorce Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140 on Nov. 16, 2022 for $4.2 million. Florida Realty of Miami, Corp. represented the buyer, Pascal Nicolai, founder and CEO of Sabal Development and Sabal Luxury Builder. Jean Echemendia of Douglas Elliman represented the seller, Justin Yoshimura. Sabal Development plans to build an over 6,000-square-foot single-family home with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms on the double lot, which is located on the private La Gorce Golf Course. The spacious home will include three parking garages, an elevator, pool and hot tub, outside barbeque area, media lounge and a pond. The property will feature architecture by famed architect Ralph Choeff of Choeff Levy Fischman. Sabal Luxury Builder is expected to break ground on the home in April 2023, with an estimated completion in December 2024. “We are very excited about this purchase and the incredible custom home that will be developed on the double lot,” said Nicolai. “The property has gorgeous, wide golf course views that will complement the luxury living experience that we are bringing to life.” As a custom home builder, Sabal Development works to understand the unique needs and lifestyles of its valued clients. Sabal Luxury Builder works with engineers, architects, and designers to fulfill each project from start to finish. Nicolai has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, with completed projects in Europe and the U.S. Sabal Development and Sabal Luxury Builder celebrated a tremendous year of sales in 2021, achieving more than $130 million in custom-built home sales. About Sabal Development: Specializing in luxury custom homes, award-winning Sabal Development creates astonishing residences that introduce a new level of splendor and innovation to South Florida. Sabal brings together a comprehensive team of international architects and designers for each project to realize its singular vision. The firm works with an integrated construction company, Sabal Luxury Builder, to ensure each project is completed in a timely manner and meets the highest standards. Its projects always reflect the latest advances in technology and sustainability by featuring smart home technologies and responsibly sourced materials. For more information, visit https://sabalbuilder.com/, call (786) 870-4406, or email info@sabalbuilder.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Choeff Levy Fischman

Super Lawyers has named Michael Elkins, Esq., founder and partner of Fort Lauderdale-based MLE Law, to its 2022 Florida Super Lawyers List. This year’s designation marks Elkins’ fourth consecutive year being selected as a Super Lawyer (2019–2022). Previously, he was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for five consecutive years (2011–2015). Elkins focuses his practice on Labor & Employment law. He assists clients with their day-to-day legal needs, administrative claims, matters pending in courts at any level, and employer/employee specific issues. Having spent the majority of his career working in large to mid-size Florida law firms, Elkins founded MLE Law to, among other things, modernize the business of law by providing alternative fee structures wherein clients are not charged for phoning, emailing or texting about their matters. The firm allows for modern, efficient and global representation while only charging clients for actual legal work produced. Elkins is disrupting how lawyers attract and retain business. As the creator and host of the “Quarter Four” podcast, which he founded in 2018, he is using modern media to not only promote MLE Law, but his overall brand. The podcast covers the intersection between business and sports, providing listeners an inside look into the psychology of what makes individuals successful on and off the field. “I am honored to once again be selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list, to which honorees are selected by their peers in the legal field,” said Elkins. “By making the business of law more efficient and beneficial for the client through the use of technology, I am pleased to be a changemaker in today’s legal industry.” Each year, no more than 5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the Super Lawyers distinction. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the Rising Stars honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Elkins

Michael Elkins, Esq., founder and partner of Fort Lauderdale-based MLE Law, was recently recognized in the 2022 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™. The list of 1,122 honorees represents just over 1% of the active Florida Bar members, including attorneys in private practice as well as top government and non-profit attorneys who practice in Florida. For the 19th year, Florida Legal Elite has presented its prestigious roster of attorneys chosen for recognition by their peers. The honorees exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and garnered the respect and esteem of their colleagues. Elkins focuses his practice on labor and employment, business and sports law. He is a national resource on labor and employment matters and provided extensive commentary during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elkins is a 20+ year litigation attorney representing businesses, municipalities and individuals in labor and employment matters as well as providing outside General Counsel services. “I am proud to once again be recognized by Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite,” said Elkins. “It’s an honor to be nominated by my peers for this prestigious recognition as I continue to use technology and find new ways to make the legal profession more efficient.” Elkins is disrupting how lawyers attract and retain business. As the creator and host of the “Quarter Four” podcast, which he founded in 2018, he is using modern media to not only promote MLE Law, but his overall brand. The podcast covers the intersection between business and sports, providing listeners an inside look into the psychology of what makes individuals successful on and off the field. Florida Trend invited all actively practicing Florida lawyers to name the attorneys that they hold in highest regard – lawyers with whom they have personally worked and would recommend to others. “Florida Trend’s Legal Elite program is an opportunity to celebrate Florida Bar members from a wide range of practice areas who have earned a high level of respect and esteem from their peers. The Florida Bar applauds those who were selected for this prestigious honor, which reflects their commitment to excellence and professionalism in the field of law,” notes The Florida Bar President Michael G. Tanner. “Now in its 19th year, the Florida Legal Elite, published in Florida Trend's July issue, provides its 270,000 readers with a peer-reviewed resource listing of the best lawyers in the state,” says Publisher David G. Denor. The entire Legal Elite roster, including Hall of Fame inductees and top Up and Comers, can be viewed at www.FloridaTrend.com/Legal-Elite. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MLE Law

The Downs Law Group, based in Coconut Grove, handles some of the area’s most significant litigation, including the embattlement between jewelry giant Kat Florence, LLC and German based retailer, Elumeo SE. The Downs Law Group Attorney Jeremy Friedman is representing Miami-based Kat Florence LLC, a company that markets, sells, and distributes fine jewelry in the state of Florida and throughout the world. On August 4, 2022, the Florida Southern District Federal court entered a Default Judgment against Elumeo SE, a German publicly listed company doing business in Florida, on multiple counts of Tortious Interference and Defamation, in a case filed by Kat Florence LLC. Elumeo SE is a Germany-based manufacturer and electronic retailer of gemstone jewelry. The Company markets products through its online shop and through live television under the Juwelo, Rocks & Co., and AMAYANI brands. Elumeo SE is represented by Justin Sher of Sher Tremonte and Zaharah Markoe of Black, Srebnick, Kornspan & Stumpf. Elumeo, who did not respond to the Complaint in time, is attempting to get the default overturned and is awaiting a decision from the Court. If the default will not be set aside, it will go to a jury trial on damages only seeking monetary compensation. Currently, the parties are waiting for a trial order to determine when the trial will occur. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash

In the spirit of the giving season, Craig Zinn Automotive Group is collecting new, unwrapped children's toys at all five of its dealerships, including Toyota of Hollywood, Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, Acura of Pembroke Pines and Subaru of Pembroke Pines, through Monday, Dec. 19. All donations to the toy drive will benefit Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Donations may be dropped off during open hours at any of the five Craig Zinn Automotive Group dealerships. The Craig Zinn Automotive Group is committed to its ongoing support of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the work it does to save the lives of children, regardless of age or medical complexity. The holiday toy drive is one of many Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital initiatives supported by the Craig Zinn Automotive Group in a quest to make the community a better place for all. Now through Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 Acura of Pembroke Pines 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sundays Lexus of North Miami 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sundays Lexus of Pembroke Pines 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sundays Subaru of Pembroke Pines 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sundays Toyota of Hollywood 8:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Sundays Visit www.czgroup.com for more information. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Craig Zinn Automotive Group