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African-American lawyers recognize civil rights pioneer Virgil Hawkins
GAINESVILLE – Virgil Hawkins opened the door to the legal profession for African-American lawyers in Florida, and the legal profession has not forgotten his sacrifices.
South Florida puts the brakes on red-light camera tickets until legal cases resolved
TALLAHASSEE – The red-light camera program across South Florida is on hold pending the result of multiple court cases.
Lawsuit by former CEO could cost Orlando domestic abuse shelter more than $200,000
ORLANDO - One of Florida’s largest domestic abuse shelters is facing a lawsuit from its former CEO, who alleges that the Orlando-based non-profit breached her contract by letting her go in February.
Lawyer faces charges of forgery on court orders
MIAMI – A Miami lawyer has been accused of forging the signatures of seven circuit court and Broward County judges on documents related to structured settlements cases.
Settlement to give relief to more KB Homes homeowners
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Attorney General’s office has reached a multi-million dollar settlement with homebuilder KB Homes and its subsidiaries to repair homes found to not meet certain construction requirements.
Fantasy sports sites gamble on Florida law
TAMPA – Fantasy sports sites are operating in Florida despite laws that seem to forbid them, but new legislation may turn the gamble into a sure thing.
Former CEO of Butler & Hosch Law Firm resigns from Florida Bar Association
ORLANDO – Robert Hosch Jr., the founder of Butler & Hosch law firm, has begun the process to resign from the Florida Bar Association but admits no wrongdoing.
Rideshare company Uber subject to injunction in pending trial over trademarked name
GAINESVILLE – Gainesville company Uber Promotions won an injunction against the rideshare company Uber Technologies Inc., limiting the use of its brand name until judgment is rendered in a trademark infringement suit between the two companies.
Lawyer-client sex allegations may be fueled by ulterior motive, attorney says
A lawyer has been accused of having sex with an inmate in an interview room at the Broward Sheriff's Office, but her attorney says that the allegations have an ulterior motive.
Florida revamps death penalty sentencing for constitutionality
TALLAHASSEE – Florida lawmakers have approved changes to the state’s death penalty sentencing system in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the old system was unconstitutional.
Bill fails, but discussion over public records laws continues
TALLAHASSEE — Despite the compromise reached between public records advocates and lawmakers last month, controversial Senate Bill 1220 regarding Public Records did not pass in the Florida House of Representatives.