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State appeals court upholds DeSantis-backed congressional map
A Florida appeals court has reversed a lower court finding that the state’s congressional map signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis flies in the face of the state constitution because it diminishes the voting power of Black Floridians.
Victim's rights law doesn't shield police officers' identities, Florida high court says
A measure that gives crime victims the right to bar disclosure of information that could be used to harass victims or their families does not shield the release of police officers’ names when officers use lethal force to defend themselves, the state’s high court said.
Car dealership sues Ford, Hyundai for Florida Dealer Protection Act violations
ORLANDO — A car dealership is suing Ford Motor Company and Hyundai Motor American Corporation alleging violations of the Florida Dealer Protection Act.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over man's electrical shock in fountain
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida lawsuit says the owner of a shopping and luxury hotel area is to blame for the death of one of its visitors.
11th Circuit Jnc Announces Judicial Vacancy Applicants and Interview Schedule
The following individuals will be interviewed by the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancies in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the elevation of Judge Laura Gonzalez-Marques and Judge Christine Bandin and the vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court created by the resignations of Judge Jennifer Bailey and Judge Rosy Aponte.
Tampa resident sues Outback Steakhouse for wrongful termination after reporting sexual harassment
TAMPA – A Tampa resident has sued Outback Steakhouse claiming she was fired in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment.
Woman sues Norwegian Cruise Line for injuries on ship
MIAMI — A 62-year-old woman is suing Norwegian Cruise Line for injuries sustained aboard one of its cruise ships.
Former student sues school board for abuse, harassment
JACKSONVILLE — A former student is suing the Duval County School Board for violations of Title IX.
Orlando school faces sexual molestation lawsuit
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A lawsuit alleges a 15-year-old student was sexually assaulted at an Orlando church/school.
Attorney General Moody Takes Legal Action Against Pro Pool Builders
Attorney General Ashley Moody today is taking action against Pro Pool Builders, LLC for misleading Florida consumers.
Website builder sues Tampa Bay Downs for breach of contract
TAMPA — A man who builds websites and web applications is suing Tampa Bay Downs alleging it breached its contract with him.
Lagunitas Brewing Company sues Soltura for false advertising
MIAMI — Lagunitas Brewing Company is suing Soltura alleging false advertising of its products.
Developer accused of desecrating cemetery in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The families of those buried at a Florida cemetery are suing a developer they say desecrated the bodies there.
Son sues after father's remains mixed with another person's
TAMPA , Fla. (Legal Newsline)— A lawsuit against a Florida funeral home alleges it accidentally put the ashes of two men together and attempted to remedy the problem by scooping some out.
Mark G. Tratos and Jay A. Nogle to Speak at National Judicial College’s 60th Anniversary Final Event
The National Judicial College (NJC) celebrates the final leg of its 60th anniversary tour in Las Vegas Dec. 7 at Resorts World.
Ag Moody Takes Scathing Statewide Grand Jury Report to D.c. And Works With Congressional Leaders to Give States Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws
On the heels of a scathing Florida Statewide Grand Jury Report, Attorney General Ashley Moody headed to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional leaders to advance legislation that would let states enforce federal immigration laws.
Woman says Hamilton Beach pressure cooker was unsafe
MIAMI — A woman is suing Hamilton Beach alleging a pressure cooker she purchased was unsafe.
Bill would bar state, local governments from recognizing transgender Floridians' pronouns
A newly introduced Florida bill would bar state and local agencies and nonprofit groups that receive state funds from recognizing an employee’s preferred gender pronouns if they differ from the individual’s biological sex.
NOCO says companies infringed on patent
ORLANDO — The NOCO Company is suing several companies they allege infringed on their intellectual property rights.
Kevin K. Chase Joins Marshall Dennehey As a Shareholder in Orlando
Marshall Dennehey, a leading civil defense litigation law firm with four offices in Florida, has added Kevin K. Chase as a shareholder in its Orlando office.