News from November 2022
'Ultimate salesman' must pay contingency fee to his firm after court dispute
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A man who refused to pay a contingency fee to Boies Schiller and challenged an arbitrator’s decision requiring him to do so lost in court, with a Florida appeals court agreeing with the arbitrator who called him “the ultimate salesman” willing to say what he needed to save money.
CNN: Trump's lawsuit over alleged Hitler comparison should be thrown out of court
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - CNN says former President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against it is based on opinions protected by free speech.
The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Section "Litigation Skills" CLE Seminar on December 2, 2022
Please join the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section for “Litigation Skills,” a live, in-person event at Le Méridien Tampa and Live Webcast.
Hot Topics in Florida Labor & Employment Law on December 2, 2022
This program is designed to address the latest developments in Florida employment and labor law along with key federal updates.
Court activity on Nov. 28: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Rachid Hourani
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity in the suit brought by Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC against Mounia Benzakour and Rachid Hourani on Nov. 28: 'Hearing - Canceled-cancelled Pre-trial Civil-Civil, Pretrial'.
Gabby Petito family awarded $3 million in wrongful death suit
The family of a woman who was slain by her fiancée during a cross-country road trip has been awarded $3 million by a Sarasota County judge as part of a wrongful death lawsuit.
'Fix the Cracks' campaign warns Floridians about abusive auto glass lawsuits
Insurance and tort reform groups have launched a campaign to warn consumers about the explosive growth in auto glass litigation in Florida – a phenomenon that some observers say contributes to rising claims costs and insurance policy rates.
Holland & Knight Celebrates 50 Years in Tallahassee with Fundraiser for Elder Care Services, Inc.
Holland & Knight celebrated its 50th year in Tallahassee on November 16 with an open house reception in its offices on South Calhoun Street.
Attorney General Moody Leads Multistate Effort Urging DEA to Extend Telehealth Capabilities for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging the extension of emergency rules to aid those suffering with opioid use disorder.
Greenberg Traurig Wins First Law Rocks Miami in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami
The Meltones, the house band of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., won the first Law Rocks Miami, beating out four other bands and raising nearly $43,000 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami.
Attorney General Moody Recognizes Utility Scam Awareness Day with Tips to Avoid Scams
Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing Utility Scam Awareness Day by issuing tips for Floridians to avoid utility scams.
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, And The Federal Bureau Of Investigation Present Child Protection Award To The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, And The Federal Bureau Of Investigation Present Child Protection Award To The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Donald Trump claims Jan. 6 Select Committee lacks authority to issue him subpoena
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Donald Trump is claiming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the January 6th Select Committee lack the authority to issue him a subpoena to testify.
Greenberg Traurig’s Jaret Davis Receives Jurisprudence Award from Anti-Defamation League
Jaret L. Davis, co-managing shareholder of the Miami office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig P.A., received a Jurisprudence Award from the Florida chapter of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Davis was honored at the organization’s 30th anniversary awards luncheon Nov. 15 at the InterContinental Miami.
Lawsuit advocating for medical marijuana users' ability to purchase firearms appealed to 11th Circuit
Florida’s agriculture commissioner is appealing a recent federal judge’s order dismissing a lawsuit she and other plaintiffs filed challenging a prohibition against medical marijuana patients purchasing firearms.
ALM Awards Shook’s Miami and Tampa Offices for Best Litigation Performance in State of Florida
American Lawyer Media (ALM) announced Shook’s Miami and Tampa offices won the 2022 Regional Litigation—Florida Award at The American Lawyer Industry Awards gala in New York City, November 10.
Half-measures won't be enough to stabilize Florida property insurance market, industry observer says
Florida’s one-way attorney fee system favoring plaintiffs in litigated insurance claims should be abolished, the time to file a litigated claim should be limited to one year and assignments of property insurance benefits ought to be banned entirely, an insurance industry insider says.
Federal court allows lawsuit challenging Florida congressional redistricting map to advance
A lawsuit challenging the Florida congressional redistricting map that helped Republicans gain four additional U.S. House seats in the November election will advance to the discovery phase as a result of a recent federal court decision.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Associates in New York, Miami
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associates Emily Burgess, Nicholas Caiafa and Jose Peralta to the firm.
11th Circuit dismisses Zantac class-action lawsuit
Efforts to secure damages awards from the makers of the Zantac heartburn drug over the allegation that it contains carcinogens hit a roadblock earlier this month after a federal appeals court dismissed a proposed class action.