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Whistleblower accuses Florida House member of retaliation
A former employee of a member of the Florida House of Representatives has said he was retaliated against after he reported the lawmaker’s unlawful employment practices.
Uthmeier files legal challenge to support nuclear power in Florida
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has announced a major legal challenge against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, accusing the federal agency of illegally blocking the development of advanced nuclear technologies.
Uthmeier returns millions from insurer to Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has secured the return of tens of millions of dollars from Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.
Groups renew request to block Florida social media law
Days after a federal judge dismissed the original lawsuit, two tech trade associations filed a renewed complaint challenging a new Florida law that requires social media companies to shield minor children from harmful online content and to bar certain youths from holding social media accounts.
Uthmeier issues consumer alert regarding 23andMe bankruptcy
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe's recent bankruptcy filing.
Brake grinder company on hook for $2.7M after jurors say brake dust partly caused woman’s cancer
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Florida state court jury awarded a woman $18 million in an asbestos case, saying brake dust was partly responsible for her cancer.
AG secures $4M, lifetime ban against moving broker enterprise
The Consumer Protection Division of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has secured a lifetime ban and final judgments totaling more than $4 million settling ongoing litigation related to a moving brokerage scheme.
Uthmeier announces $79M settlement with JUUL, creates Vape Free Florida Fund
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced a $79 million settlement with JUUL Labs to resolve litigation over the company’s past marketing that targeted children in Florida.
Celsius takes $82.6M ruling for Flo Rida to state Supreme Court
An energy drink company has asked the Florida Supreme Court to review a lower court decision regarding an $82.6 million ruling against it for rapper Flo Rida.
AG secures ban against hot tub company that scammed consumers
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has announced its Consumer Protection Division has secured a permanent injunction on behalf of consumers deceived by a used hot tub company and its owners.
Florida joins coalition urging U.S. Senate to pass HALT Fentanyl Act
Acting Florida Attorney General John Guard’s office recently joined a coalition of 25 states asking the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Florida AG's office joins others investigating Fauci’s COVID-19 response
Acting Attorney General John Guard has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
AG’s Medicaid Fraud Unit secures more than $2.6M in two actions
The Office of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has secured more than $2.6 million in two recent actions.
Former Boys Town employee files discrimination, harassment, retaliation suit
A former employee of Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home, also known as Boys Town, is accusing the Leon County nonprofit of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and more.
Florida AG’s office launches Nicotine Dispensing Device Directory
The Florida Attorney General’s Office has launched the Nicotine Dispensing Device Directory, giving retailers until March 1 to remove the listed products from their inventories.
AG’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secures $2.2M from Acadia Healthcare
The Florida Attorney General’s Office says its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured more than $2.2 million for the Florida Medicaid program from Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Consultant says development group led by Italian billionaire media giant owes $1.7M for work on Miami projects
A Naples consulting firm says a business of an Italian media giant owes $1.7 million in fees related to four condo projects in the Miami area.
Moody supports Thin Blue Line Act, will host law enforcement training to combat antisemitism
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody supports the Thin Blue Line Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.
Moody supports Trump’s planned immigration policies
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is supporting President-Elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Appeals court affirms ruling that husband isn't bound to wife's arbitration agreement with Starbucks
A federal appeals court has affirmed a district court ruling that the husband of a former Starbucks employee could not be compelled to arbitrate based on an employment agreement signed by his wife.