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Court rules consulting company’s non-compete lawsuit must be tried in Delaware
TALLAHASSEE – A case against former employees of an economic development consulting company accused of engaging in “predatory acts” and violating the agency’s non-compete provisions must be tried in Delaware, a Florida court ruled.
JPM-RDP Farms loses bid for crop loss insurance
FORT MYERS – A tomato farm has lost its bid for crop loss insurance after a federal judge upheld the decision made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency to reject the farm’s claim.
Appeals court remands case over site plan denial to Indian River
Florida court finds government violated developer’s rights under Ben J. Harris Act
Florida court reverses orders in dispute between Sweetwater mayor, commission
MIAMI – A Florida appeals court has reversed two final summary judgment orders in favor of Sweetwater Mayor Orlando Lopez.
District judge allows plaintiffs in fair debt collection case to amend complaint
Plaintiffs in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act suit over a $400 discrepancy in homeowner’s association dues will have to amend their complaint, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida found.
Appeals court backs dismissal of karaoke track provider’s trademark infringement claims
A federal appeals court has affirmed the dismissal of trademark and copyright infringement claims brought by Phoenix Entertainment Partners over karaoke tracks it created under the Sound Choice brand.
Florida appeals court reverses ruling in insurance case
A Florida court has reversed a decision concerning deductibles, ruling in favor of insurance companies rather than health care providers.
Court reverses order in pregnancy discrimination suit against Okay Insurance
MIAMI – The Third District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court’s order awarding attorney’s fees to Okay Insurance in a pregnancy discrimination suit against Okay Insurance.
Florida appeals court orders new trial in insurance coverage dispute
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Second District Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in a breach of contract case against Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.