News from July 2023
Former Florida House of Representatives staff member alleges whistleblower retaliation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A former staff member for the Florida House of Representatives alleges she faced a hostile work environment due to her race and gender and faced whistleblower retaliation.
Judge enjoins state law limiting third-party voter registration groups
Senate Bill 7020 bars non-U.S. citizens from voter registration work that involves handling forms
Medical malpractice appellate procedure amended by Florida Supreme Court
Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130(a)(3) was amended to include denying a motion to dismiss based on the qualifications of a corroborating witness
Subrogation Opportunities Connected to Construction Claims on July 19, 2023
Robert W. Phelan and Jake P. Skaggs will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Subrogation Opportunities Connected to Construction Claims."
Littler Expands Miami Office with Addition of Four Attorneys
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the addition of four attorneys to its Miami office.
DOJ weighs in on Florida restricting land ownership by Chinese citizens
SB 264 exempts Chinese people with non-tourist visas or who have been granted asylum
Randolph Wolfe Recognized Among Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Notable Managing Partners
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Randolph Wolfe has been named among Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Notable Managing Partners.
DeSantis asks federal court to dismiss Disney retaliation complaint
Counsel for Gov. Ron DeSantis claims he has immunity as an elected official
DeSantis challenges constitutionality of college accreditation and federal funding
Private accreditors accused of improperly controlling federal funding at Florida colleges, universities
Holland & Knight Names J. Raul Cosio Co-Chair of Latin America Practice
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that Miami-based Litigation Partner J. Raul Cosio will become co-leader of the firm's Latin America Practice Group.
State appeals judge's ban on Protection of Children law to the Eleventh Circuit
SB 1438 aims to to prevent children from attending drag shows
Class action alleges Frontier Airlines fraudulently adds on baggage fees
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A class action alleges Frontier Airlines uses fraudulent tactics to add on baggage fees to passengers' ticket price.
Greenberg Traurig’s Kate Kalmykov and Bruce Rosetto to Serve as Featured EB-5 Due Diligence Webinar Presenters
Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov and Corporate Shareholder Bruce C. Rosetto will explore the latest updates in investment immigration during a July 13 webinar.
Bradley Blystone Recognized as Notable Managing Partner by Florida Trend's Legal Elite
Bradley P. Blystone, Shareholder and Managing Attorney of Marshall Dennehey's Orlando, Florida office, has been selected a Notable Managing Partner by Florida Trend Legal Elite.
Talent Acquisition & Retention Florida: Boom or Bust? on July 11, 2023
The Florida economy is booming and employment rates are at an all-time high. Data from the Economic Innovation Group shows that Florida had the third-highest rate of new business formations per capita in 2022
Demystifying Subrogation in Quebec, and the Bedrock of Recovery Claims: the Insured on July 11, 2023
Michael Bailey and David S. Huard will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Demystifying Subrogation in Quebec, and the Bedrock of Recovery Claims: the Insured.
Florida lawyers get lesson on how to sue the dead
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An absolute two-year limit on liability against the estate of a dead person doomed a lawsuit by women who were injured in an accident with a man driving a company car, the Florida Supreme Court ruled.
Lack of security at Fla. convenience store alleged in lawsuit over murder
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The family of a man who was murdered at a Tara Food & Beverage Mart in Lakeland, Fla., is claiming a lack of security measures.
11th Circuit set to rule on state attorney's lawsuit alleging DeSantis violated his free speech rights
After Northern District Judge Robert Hinkle dismissed Tampa prosecutor's legal challenge, he appealed to the 11th Circuit
Uber reacts to alleged assault of 20-year-old Tampa passenger
The Hillsborough County State Attorney’s office brought charges against an Uber driver