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Irene Thaler to Present on Preparing Insurance Estimates at WIND Conference
Irene Thaler will present at the annual Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND) Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, January 31.
FSU Law Students Serving as Florida Supreme Court Fellows
We are thrilled to share that seven of our outstanding 3Ls were selected for this year’s class of Florida Supreme Court Fellows!
Suspended Florida prosecutor's lawsuit against DeSantis can go forward, appeals court says
A federal appeals court has breathed new life into a lawsuit filed by a Hillsborough County prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis over statements related to abortion issues and trans gender health care, as well as his prosecution policies.
Florida woman who said she was raped by Lyft driver files federal lawsuit
A Florida woman who said she was repeatedly raped by a Lyft driver almost five years ago and then endured a problematic pregnancy is suing the ride-share company for compensatory and punitive damages.
Woman says she slipped on hand sanitizer during Royal Caribbean cruise
A Florida woman say she was injured when she slipped on hand sanitizer during her cruise.
Woman says she was attacked by crew member on MSC cruise
A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually assaulted by a crew member during a cruise.
Perspectives in Bankruptcy Law Symposium
January 26, our FSU Business Review will host their second annual symposium at the law school.
Wilson Elser Strengthens Miami Team with Three Leading Women Litigators
National law firm Wilson Elser announced that it has hired three leading attorneys in its Miami, Florida, office.
Alexandra Bach Lagos to Speak at UM Class Action & Complex Litigation Forum
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Shareholder Alexandra Bach Lagos will speak Jan. 25 at the 8th annual Miami Law Class Action & Complex Litigation Forum at the University of Miami School of Law.
Walmart's $45M settlement over produce weight gets thumbs up from judge
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A judge is approving a class action settlement with Walmart that claims to be worth $45 million.
Made-in-America lawsuit against Mexican-style desserts already rejected once, company says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Armed with a ruling from more than two years, the maker of Mexican-style frozen treats is asking a judge to toss a class action that complains they were made in California.
Toilet explosion at Dunkin' Donuts covers customer in feces and urine, lawsuit says
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man's recent lawsuit alleges a nightmare scenario in which a toilet at a Dunkin' Donuts location exploded, covering him in human waste.
Lobster restaurant faces lawsuit after customer bites shell
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit alleges injuries from biting down on a shell at a lobster restaurant.
Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians About Rise Deaths Dangerous Designer Drug
Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about a rise in deaths nationwide from bromazolam, a potent benzodiazepine.
Family blames Carnival, others for man's death during cruise excursion
A family has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Corporation, Cruise Ship Excursions Inc., and XYZ Corporation(s) over the death of a man during a cruise excursion. The plaintiff, Trevon Burton, is representing the estate of the deceased, Ronald Fitch. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Former student says school resource officer tased him
A former student has sued the Jefferson County school board and others after he claims a school resource officer tased him.
Emails didn't finalize settlement, magistrate judge says in contractor v. lawyers case
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Southern Florida law firm caught up in litigation from a former client has failed to show some of the dispute has already been settled, a federal magistrate judge has written.
Lawsuit: Disabled man pummeled at convenience store after dispute over torn $20 bill
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit says a disabled man was severely beaten by a convenience store employee for trying to pay with a $20 bill that had a tear in it.
Courtney M. Keller Appointed to Downtown Orlando Partnership Board
Courtney M. Keller, administrative shareholder of the Orlando office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been appointed to the Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP) board of directors.
5th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Fifth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy within the Fifth Judicial Circuit for a Circuit-Level Judicial position following the retirement of the Hon. Anthony M. Tatti.