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Golden Beach attorney disbarred for allegedly misappropriating more than $1M
Suspended Golden Beach attorney Jeremy W. Alters has been disbarred following a Nov. 21 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he misappropriated more than $1 million from his law firm's trust accounts in 2010, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar.
Federal judge dismisses some claims against City of Fort Pierce in police shooting of unarmed motorist
A federal judge has dismissed some of the claims made against the City of Fort Pierce in litigation over the police shooting of an unarmed motorist, Demarcus Semer, during a traffic stop in 2016.
Federal judge recommends confirmation of arbitral award in case of injured former Norwegian Cruise Lines steward
A federal magistrate judge has recommended confirmation of an arbitral award reached in the case of a former Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) steward who claims the company refused to pay for surgery after she suffered a spinal injury in an onboard incident.
Judges can be friends with lawyers on Facebook without disqualifying themselves from cases, Fla Supreme Court says
Judges do not have to disqualify themselves from cases in which they are "friends" on Facebook with attorneys in those cases, a split Florida Supreme Court ruled recently.
Appeals court sides with Health Department in trauma center litigation made moot by new state law
Despite passage of a law earlier this year that made the case irrelevant, a Florida appeals court last week sided with the state's health department in long-time litigation over its proposed rules over the number and "need" trauma centers in the state.
Federal judge denies Warner Bros. motion in dispute over who owns 'War Dogs' book
A federal judge has denied a Hollywood film company's motion to bar the claims of a man who says he owns the book upon which the movie "War Dogs" was based.
Judge defines several terms for parties in ocular patent dispute
WEST PALM BEACH – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently defined certain terms in a New York-based ocular telehealth company's patent dispute with a handful of its competitors.
Molestation lawsuit against former Holmes County sheriff moved to federal court
Molestation lawsuit against former Holmes County sheriff, jail and former guard moved to federal court
Hialeah attorney indefinitely suspended after wire fraud, conspiracy conviction in QVC scheme
TALLAHASSEE — Hialeah attorney Eric Allen Waraftig has been indefinitely suspended following a Sept. 26 Florida Supreme Court order and his conviction for wire fraud and conspiracy in a scheme to bilk a cable shopping network, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Jacksonville attorney faces 3-year suspension in single client matter
TALLAHASSEE — Jacksonville attorney Robert Patrick Selzer faces a three-year suspension following an Oct. 18 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from a single client matter, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Former assistant statewide prosecutor suspended following theft conviction
TALLAHASSEE — Kissimmee attorney and former assistant statewide prosecutor Thomas Anthony Sadaka faces indefinite suspension following an Oct. 15 Florida Supreme Court order following his conviction on a theft charge, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Fort Pierce attorney suspended for not paying federal income taxes
TALLAHASSEE — Fort Pierce attorney John Kevin Griffin has been suspended following an Sept. 6 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from issues with his federal income taxes, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Winter Springs attorney voluntarily disbarred ahead of misappropriation allegations
TALLAHASSEE — Winter Springs attorney Christopher Tracy Fulmer faces voluntarily disbarment following an Oct. 4 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he misappropriated tens of thousands of dollars, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Miami attorney suspended over inappropriate communication with opposing counsel's client
TALLAHASSEE — Miami attorney John H. Faro has been suspended following a Sept. 28 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from a legal malpractice lawsuit against him and his firm, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Former FSU attorney disbarred following conviction in child sex sting
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Tallahassee attorney Dayton Michael Cramer has been disbarred following an Oct. 15 Florida Supreme Court order following his conviction earlier this year for trying to have sex with a 13-year-old girl, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Vero Beach attorney suspended for allegedly failing to supervise non-attorney employees
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Vero Beach attorney Jonathan Fredrick Bull has been suspended following an Oct. 18 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he failed to properly supervise non-lawyer employees, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
St. Petersburg attorney disbarred for allegedly failing to comply with a disciplinary order
St. Petersburg attorney Kelley Andrea Bosecker has been disbarred over allegations she failed to comply with a previous disciplinary order.
Bay Harbor Islands attorney reprimanded for inappropriate contact with opposing counsel's client
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Bay Harbor Islands attorney Sheldon J. Burnett was publicly reprimanded following an Oct. 18 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he inappropriately contacted an opposing counsel's client during litigation in 2016, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Swiss watchmaker LVMH files trademark suit in Florida federal court against dozens of online retailers
A Swiss watch and jewelry manufacturer is suing dozens of online retailers in a federal court for allegedly selling counterfeits of its products.
Broward County sues Lauderhill condominium association for rejecting resident's emotional support animal request
Broward County this week filed a lawsuit against a Lauderhill condominium association after the association allegedly denied a resident's request for an emotional support animal.