AXS LAW Group has created the AXS LAW Roadmap Initiative to provide pro bono start-up legal services for Black-owned hospitality startups. “The AXS LAW family, like so many others around the world, have been deeply saddened by the heinous killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks, and so many other Black Americans,” said Michelle White, attorney at AXS LAW Group. “As a firm we are committed to fight systemic racism and to support a community that has always supported us. We are working to make changes within Miami and the country at large, and from that introspection, the AXS LAW Roadmap Initiative was born.” For those clients selected, AXS LAW will offer pro bono legal services such as business organizational structuring advice, entity formation and initial organizational documents, obtaining an EIN in order to set up a bank account, shareholder / partnership agreements, lease negotiation, intellectual property structuring and trademark filing, drafting confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, and other services as needed on a case by case basis. They will also provide quarterly follow-ups where they’ll meet with their hospitality clients to review and assess their evolving legal needs. AXS LAW Group began accepting applications from interested clients in July 2020. A committee will review applications based on a variety of factors including financial need, business plan, prior experience, communities served, amongst others. Once selected, clients will be placed with experienced corporate attorneys who will assist them on the road to entrepreneurship. To receive information about the AXS LAW Roadmap Initiative or to submit an application, please contact them at roadmap@axslawgroup.com or visit www.axslawgroup.com/axslawblackownedbusinessinitiative. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Ketut Subiyanto.

Craig T. Downs, Esq., founder and principal attorney of The Downs Law Group, is pleased to announce that Sara Mancini, Esq. has joined the firm as an attorney, and is an integral part of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill litigation team. Her passion for protecting children and families led her to The Downs Law Group. Prior to joining The Downs Law Group, Mancini served as an assistant state attorney with the Broward State Attorney’s Office since 2012. She worked in the Career Criminal, Ten-Twenty-Life Firearm, Public Corruption, Felony Trial, and Misdemeanor Trial divisions for nearly a decade. Her court admissions include the Southern District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, and Federal Court. She has been a member of The Florida Bar since 2012. Mancini graduated from Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she volunteered as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) while also working as a law clinic student attorney in the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office. Mancini is currently a member of the Federalist Society, volunteers with the Nova Street Law Mock Trial Competition, and presents on topics regarding the use of confidential informants, warrants, and substantial assistance agreements to officers and law enforcement agencies. She has dedicated her life to helping children. As a foster parent for over three years, she focuses on taking in siblings, encouraging them to remain together. She was a behavioral therapist for children with autism from 2003–2008. She is now a member of the Florida Foster/Adoptive Parent Association (FAPA). The Downs Law Group offers a practice area dedicated to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill, working with children and adults who have been injured as a result of the spill, seeking damages for their pain and suffering and medical expenses. The firm also practices in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort & Class Action Lawsuits, Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death, Slip & Fall and First Party Property Damage. To reach The Downs Law Group, call (305) 444-8226. For more information, visit downslawgroup.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of The Downs Law Group

Craig T. Downs, Esq., founder and principal attorney of The Downs Law Group, is pleased to announce that Elsa De Lima, Esq. has joined the firm as an attorney. In her new role, she will serve as one of the lead counsels representing plaintiffs in a historic case against the City of Miami for its ownership and operation of the incinerator known as “Old Smokey.” Additionally, she is part of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill litigation team, a historic case involving children and adults throughout the Gulf Rim who have been injured as a result of the spill and are seeking damages for their pain and suffering and medical expenses. Prior to joining The Downs Law Group, De Lima was an associate in a multi-billion-dollar data company and law firm. Here, she was primarily focused on litigation and the research and development of cases used to spearhead litigation strategy. In that capacity, De Lima, in conjunction with other cross-functional associates, was responsible for interpreting and analyzing the claims data and utilizing it to pursue lawsuits across the nation in the space of property and casualty and mass torts. In addition to litigating cases in both state and federal court, De Lima also identified new litigation opportunities and constructed damage models used in litigation. De Lima was also a shareholder and director of business development & legal services for Wentworth Hampshire, Inc., a portfolio management company that specialized in supporting organizations that enhance the development and sustainability of healthcare services. Alongside the CEO, De Lima was one of the original pioneers involved in the creation and implementation of the business plan that established Wentworth Hampshire and its subsidiary organizations. For more information, visit downslawgroup.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Downs Law Group

Wynwood law firm AXS LAW Group has launched its first annual “WINwood Scavenger Hunt,” a free event open to the public that encourages locals to safely shop, eat and visit Wynwood merchants. The event takes place Friday, December 11, through Sunday, December 13, with one lucky participant winning a $1,000 prize. Participants are encouraged to register on AXS Law Group’s website, www.axslawgroup.com. Upon registering, they will receive a list of  riddles via email, directing them to clues hidden within the 16 participating Wynwood locations. Contestants, who can work together in groups or compete individually, need to snap and accurately post a picture of answers to at least 10 of the 16 riddles. The list of riddles will also be posted on the AXS LAW Group’s Instagram page, @AXSLAW, and on the company’s website. Participating Wynwood businesses in the “WINwood Scavenger Hunt” include: The Salty Donut, Museum of Graffiti, BASE, Buya Izakaya + Yakitori, Cielito Artisan Pops, Candle Land, Sana Skin Studio, Doma Restaurant, Morgan's Restaurant, Fireman Derek's, Beaker & Gray, R House, D.O.G. Wynwood, SuViche, rácket, and The Lab Miami. “As a Wynwood-based company, we have always been driven as a business and family to support our fellow neighbors by giving back to the community where we live and work,” said Jeff Gutchess, founding partner at AXS LAW Group. “With most local merchants open for business again, we hope South Floridians are encouraged to come back and visit our neighborhood by taking part in this fun, safe and family-friendly scavenger hunt, all while helping us in our mission to boost our local economy.”  The rules to participate in the “WINwood Scavenger Hunt” are as follows: Participants have to post their answers to a minimum of 10 of the 16 riddles by snapping a photo or video of each answer and sharing it on their personal Instagram Stories. Participants can choose which 10 riddles they wish to answer in any order. Participants have to tag @AXSLAW and the participating business they took that particular photo at, as well as use the hashtag #AXStoWynwood, in each story post/frame. Instagram entries will only be accepted between 12:01 a.m. Friday, December 11, through 11 p.m. on Sunday, December 13. The winner needs to be at least 18 years old to redeem his/her prize. One lucky participant will be selected based on the most correct and creative answers, such as dressing up in costume, wearing fun face masks, using unique props, etc., and will win a grand prize of $1,000 in gift cards to redeem at the participating Wynwood retailers, merchants and restaurants, sponsored by AXS LAW Group. The winner will be announced on Monday, December 14, on AXS LAW Group’s Instagram page. For more information about the scavenger hunt, visit www.axslawgroup.com. By ML Staff.

Craig T. Downs, Esq., founder and principal attorney of The Downs Law Group, is pleased to announce that Aleida Lanza has joined the firm as chief information officer, and leads the firm’s growth in leveraging A.I. Lanza has 35 years of experience in complex business, medical malpractice, premises liability, wrongful death, class action, mass tort and 30 years of experience in forensic data analytics, electronic discovery, information management, information security, fraud detection, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. A pioneer in federal court filing, she helped beta test Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) in DOS. Her decades of experience in class action litigation and e-discovery support includes support for the Ford, Firestone, SCI/Menorah Gardens, and Chinese Drywall class action and mass tort litigation. Having had the privilege of working for titans in the legal field including Thomas MacAliley, Don Russo, Thomas Culmo, J.B. Spence, Scott Leeds, Jonathan Colby, Deborah Gander, and the late Ervin A. Gonzales, Lanza also served as a senior executive at the Association for E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS). Her unique contributions include research and writing the initial theory of liability for Civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) against the FBI (Greco v. FBI), which later caused imprisonment of FBI agent John Conolly for perjury, obstruction of justice, and racketeering. Her investigation of the first witness in the Department of Justice (DOJ) witness protection program (Whitey Bulger's hitman) contributed to freeing three innocent men from prison after serving 20 years for wrongful murder convictions (a Massachusetts court later awarding $101 million upon their release). The movie “The Departed” by Martin Scorsese is a loose adaptation of the fruits of her unparalleled research in the Greco case. Her research has also been cited by Congress in vetting a Supreme Court Justice regarding a prior refusal to recognize third party Relators of the False Claims Act in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Qui Tam litigation. Lanza’s mission statement is, “The true first responders of justice are attorneys and paralegals, because they curate truth to its arbiters. I want to leverage artificial intelligence to objectively scale the Department for Local Government’s best practices to everyone in need.” She is a delegate speaker at Stanford University's Medicine-X; and also at Techne Conference in Alexandria, Egypt regarding leveraging technology for democratization of science and health with the objective exclusion of bias. In her free time, Lanza enjoys volunteering, has served as advocacy chair for the Autism Speaks South Florida Chapter for several years, and lobbied Congress for passage of the Able Act. Her research and advocacy also led to Florida’s expansion of Medicaid benefits to individuals with autism (0–21), causing the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to issue a Provider Alert notifying availability of coverage for and services by behavior technicians for the most vulnerable communities. The Downs Law Group offers a practice area dedicated to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill, working with children and adults who have been injured as a result of the spill, seeking damages for their pain and suffering and medical expenses. The firm also practices in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort & Class Action Lawsuits, Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death, Slip & Fall and First Party Property Damage. About The Downs Law Group The Downs Law Group is dedicated to proving causation of chronic illnesses and cancers affecting over 300,000 cleanup workers, as well as thousands of zone residents, children and other populations exposed to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill. For more information, visit bpclaimoilspill.com. For more information, visit downslawgroup.com By ML Staff. Image courtesy of The Downs Law Group

Segal Zuckerman, P.A., a Miami-based boutique litigation law firm founded by Richard I. Segal and Jamie Zuckerman, is sponsoring a free, virtual yoga session on Wednesday, May 26 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. By sponsoring this event, Segal Zuckerman is bringing awareness to mental health and encouraging clients, colleagues and friends to prioritize their own wellness routines. When we take care of ourselves, we can better serve those around us. The virtual yoga class will be taught by Yoga Instructor Lauren Blake Cobb. Join Segal Zuckerman for a morning of peace and strength before you begin your day. RSVP to sz@dureeandcompany.com by Tuesday, May 25 at noon. After you RSVP, you will receive a link to join the virtual yoga session. When: Wednesday, May 26 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Where: Virtual. Participants will receive a link to join after they RSVP. Cost: FREE How: RSVP to sz@dureeandcompany.com by Tuesday, May 25 at noon. Limited space available. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Duree and Company

Jamie Zuckerman, Esq., shareholder and co-founder of Segal Zuckerman, P.A., has been honored by Daily Business Review’s (DBR) 2021 Florida Legal Awards, in the “On the Rise” category. Segal Zuckerman, P.A. is a boutique litigation law firm with offices in Miami and Aventura, Florida. Zuckerman will receive the award at DBR’s annual awards event, slated to be held in-person on May 19 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami. The DBR “On the Rise” program recognizes the region’s most promising lawyers under the age of 40. Honorees have wielded influence in their practice areas in South Florida and beyond. They are innovators, developing unique practice niches, amassing robust books of business, demonstrating strong leadership qualities, showing expertise in litigation or transactional work, and committing themselves to pro bono, charitable and professional volunteer work. The youngest woman to make partner at her former well-known litigation firm, Zuckerman later formed her own firm, Segal Zuckerman, along with Richard Segal, Esq. They founded the practice within a unique niche of “law personalized”: providing a bespoke service for each client to meet their precise needs. She strives to empower young women in the legal industry. A Miami native, Zuckerman generously donates her time to a number of South Florida organizations, including the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Hillel at FIU Leadership Council, and South Florida Tulane University Alumni Association. She is on the founding committee of the Chai Society for Federation. Zuckerman earned her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in Davie, Florida; and her Bachelor of Science in accounting from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. “I am honored to be recognized among this talented group of legal professionals,” said Zuckerman. “These rising leaders are making meaningful contributions to the South Florida legal community, and beyond, and I’m incredibly proud to be acknowledged for my work in our industry.” DBR’s 2021 Florida Legal Awards honorees are listed here. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of DBR

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident caused by another person or entity’s recklessness or negligence, you should have legal counsel on your side immediately. If you want to file a personal injury claim to receive full compensation and any benefits that you may be entitled to under the law, then Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Fasig | Brooks recommends that you reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney so that they can use their resources to investigate your case, calculate the value of your claim and advise you of your rights. Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured in various accidents like defective product accidents, premises liability accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and car accidents. They can prove that the other party owed you a duty of care and, upon breaching that duty, they caused you to become injured. What is a duty of care? A duty of care is the responsibility of one person or entity to use a standard of reasonable care while performing any act that could harm others. For example, when any type of driver of any type of motor vehicle goes driving, they owe a duty of care to other road users to be alert, focused, and sober. When they breach this duty, such as driving drunk, they can harm others. Property owners also have a duty of care to visitors to their property by ensuring that it is free of slip and fall risks. If You Were Badly Injured, Then You Need An Attorney When you have suffered serious injuries after an accident, you also incur very high medical expenses from the various treatments that are required to help you. The insurance company is more interested in saving themselves money rather than paying out what you deserve, so they will push back on the choices your doctors made and argue whether or not certain treatments or tests were necessary. For this reason, whenever an accident victim is asking for a higher settlement, the insurance company is going to put up a greater fight to pay it. Personal Injury Attorneys Talk To Insurance Companies For You Insurance companies are not on your side. Their goal is to deny or underpay your claim in order to save themselves money. By contrast, your personal injury attorney’s goal is to get the maximum compensation for your damages. Remember that insurance companies are businesses, and their goal is to make a profit. The less they pay you on your claim, the more money stays in their pocket. To reach this goal, they will reach out to you and grill you about the crash, such as asking very detailed questions about your injuries and what you remember on the day of the accident. They may advise you to take a quick, cheap settlement and make it seem like it is to your advantage so that you can get money faster. An Attorney Talks With Your Insurance Carrier The insurance companies have plenty of legal resources to protect their interests and save the company money, even if it is to your own detriment. To even the playing field, you should have an attorney representing you in your negotiations. In fact, you should never speak with the negligent party’s insurance company. They are looking for reasons to deny your claim or pin you with fault for the accident. The sooner you hire a personal injury attorney, the sooner they can talk to the insurance company on your behalf and fight for the benefits you deserve. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Photo by CREATIVE HUSSAIN from Pexels

Looking towards the next 100 years, Rolls‑Royce has made a commitment to deliver unique works of art in each of their automobile releases. Rolls-Royce 103EX is their first ever vision vehicle, and embodies just one of the endless possibilities that awaits. The pinnacle of effortless autonomous luxury travel. This Rolls‑Royce’s VISION NEXT 100. “Our vision, in its purest form, is to create the automotive equivalent of haute couture. This is the future of luxury mobility.” Rolls-Royce has claimed that the future of their cars will be as unique as your fingerprint. Dimensions, form, space and materials – the drawing board will be limitless, and you will be the architect. And for the first time, Rolls-Royce has developed artificial intelligence with a name and a purpose. Her name is Eleanor. Designed to be your personal companion to guide you and help you discover the world around you. For more information visit: www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Rolls-Royce

Playful yet refined, Gucci’s decorative motif comprising a pineapple and roses is the defining element for a diverse and colorful collection of men’s ready-to-wear. Mixing collegiate and streetwear aesthetics in a palette of pastels complemented by deeper blues and greens, the Gucci Pineapple collection presents a light-hearted mood. Sneakers and leather accessories complement the collection For more info visit www.gucci.com Creative Director: Alessandro Michele Art Director: SAS MAYBE Photographer & Director: Tyler Mitchell Make up: Maki Iryoke Hair: Mustafa Yana By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci

Calling all ice cream lovers! Free Cone Day is back only at Gulfstream Park Village. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 24 at Häagen-Dazs. From 4 to 7 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy one free cone with the ice cream flavor of their choice. Additionally, Gulfstream Park Village will be hosting an afternoon of free entertainment featuring an interactive DJ, face painting, and an all new Encanto character show in the Village Center. In past events, Häagen-Dazs at Gulfstream Park Village has served over 5,700 scoops and was the number one store in the country to participate in Free Cone Day. This year, the Gulfstream Park shop is the only store to offer this exciting promotion and invites customers to enjoy summer’s upcoming arrival with a sweet and refreshing treat. For more information about Free Cone Day, please click here. By ML Staff. Top image courtesy of Unsplash

Gentleman is a collection of armchairs, poufs, and sofas that can be used individually or combined to create spaces for relaxation in the home and communal areas. The series has been developed from Gentleman Single, a compact armchair that expresses maximum comfort in small dimensions. The Gentleman Reserved armchair is the most unusual out of the Gentleman collection. This model features a high backrest with buttons with the possibility of combining two different finishes for the interior and exterior upholstery. Gentleman Reserved can be completed with a pouf, a useful and elegant accessory that enhances the armchair’s comfort. As its name suggests, the Gentleman Relax armchair is designed to favor moments of rest in both domestic settings and public venues. Its soft lines and characteristic pointed feet echo the Gentleman Single model, which is reinterpreted with a greater depth of the seat. The armchair can be upholstered in leather or fabric, also with grosgrain edging, and can be combined with the matching pouf. DISCOVER MORE To learn more click here. CONNECT WITH POLIFORM Poliform Miami showroom address, phone number and more: Poliform Miami 4100 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 101 - 102 Miami, FL 33137 (305) 573-9950 info@poliformusa.com poliform.com Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Pinterest By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Poliform