News from July 2022
Krooks Elected Chair of the Elder Law Section
Krooks Elected Chair of the Elder Law Section.
Orange County judge dismisses 'rights-of-nature' lawsuit against wetlands developer
Environmentalists whose lawsuit against an Orange County developer was dismissed in circuit court last week are planning to appeal the decision to gain recognition for a “rights-of-nature” amendment recently added to the county’s charter.
Congratulations to BG lawyers Nicole Ballante and Stephen Putnoki-Higgins for being recognized as Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Congratulations to BG lawyers Nicole Ballante and Stephen Putnoki-Higgins for being recognized as Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars/
Holland & Knight Welcomes International Tax Attorney Logan Gans to its Expanding Private Wealth Services Group
Holland & Knight Welcomes International Tax Attorney Logan Gans to its Expanding Private Wealth Services Group.
Tallahassee tenants sue over redevelopment of public housing complex
Former tenants of the Orange Avenue Apartments in Tallahassee are suing the local housing authority over its redevelopment plan for the public housing complex, alleging the plan violates the federal Fair Housing Act.
DeSantis vetoes bill that would have encouraged businesses to sue local governments
Public-policy groups have expressed relief over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto of legislation that would have allowed businesses to sue local governments when ordinances lead to profit losses of 15% or more.
Florida Super Lawyers Honors 3 Dinsmore Rising Stars
Florida Super Lawyers Honors 3 Dinsmore Rising Stars.
Alachua County farm files 'right-to-repair' class action against John Deere
A Northern Florida federal class-action lawsuit is among the cases challenging John Deere’s “illegal monopoly” in the farm equipment repair market that have been consolidated in Illinois.
Bradley’s Natalie Adams Awarded By ATF Tampa Field Division
Bradley’s Natalie Adams Awarded By ATF Tampa Field Division.
Latest opioid ruling puts MDL judge further out of step on public nuisance
A federal judge soundly rejected the “public nuisance” theory behind most opioid litigation, further isolating the judge in charge of thousands of similar lawsuits who has consistently ruled in favor of plaintiffs on this very question.
Citizens moves to boost attorney spending to resolve property insurance claims
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has approved a total of $100 million for the year 2022 to pay attorneys to litigate the rising number of disputed claims, raising new concerns about the struggling Florida insurance industry.
Nellie's fights class actions over 'free range' claims
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Class action lawyers are copying PETA’s work – and each other’s – to attack us in court, an organic egg company is arguing.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over murder at Tampa hotel
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The owner of a Fairfield Inn & Suites in Tampa is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after a guest who was the son of an employee was shot to death in the parking lot.
Lawsuit filed to block Florida's Stop WOKE Act
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A group of plaintiffs are suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials, claiming the so-called Stop WOKE Act violates the U.S. Constitution.
South Florida Business Journal Names Patricia Flanagan to 40 Under 40 List
South Florida Business Journal Names Patricia Flanagan to 40 Under 40 List.
Firm Attorneys Selected for 2022 Florida Trend 'Legal Elite'
Firm Attorneys Selected for 2022 Florida Trend 'Legal Elite'.
Perhaps the BEST resource at The Florida Bar - The Florida Bar Tech Helpline
Perhaps the BEST resource at The Florida Bar - The Florida Bar Tech Helpline.