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Class action lawyers sue over cheese in Combos
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Combos snacks faces a class action lawsuit over just how "real" its cheese is.
Spring 2024 Fundathon Beginning Soon
On Monday, February 5, students will begin calling and emailing alumni as part of our three-week Spring 2024 Fundathon.
Class action accuses Winn-Dixie of inflating prices for Buy One, Get One sales
Winn-Dixie is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing the grocer of running unfair and deceptive "Buy One, Get One Free" ads.
Man sues Celebrity Cruises after champagne cork hits him in eye
A New York man is suing Celebrity Cruises after he was injured by a champagne cork while on board.
Starbucks faces hot tea lawsuit
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman blames a two-cup configuration and the string of a tea bag for allowing her hot drink to burn her legs at Starbucks
AI and Federal Immigration Initiative on February 7, 2024
Littler attorneys will discuss the initiatives set in motion by the current administration to provide a faster path to obtaining lawful permanent residency for professionals who are experts in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
U.S. News & World Report Names Wilson Elser among the 2024 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms
Wilson Elser has been selected by U.S. News & World Report among its 2024 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms.
Magician sues Royal Caribbean after being attacked on stage by passenger
A magician has filed a lawsuit after being assaulted while working on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
Fla. woman sues her personal injury lawyer, alleges he botched her case
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An unhappy client is suing a Florida personal injury law firm, alleging it ruined her car accident case.
Woman says Circle K didn't properly pay her
A woman says she wasn't adequately paid for her work by Circle K.
Shooting range sued after mental patient rents gun, kills self there
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An Orlando, Fla., shooting range's online questionnaire wasn't enough to prevent a man with a history of mental health issues from renting a gun and shooting himself, a lawsuit says.
Enlightening Experience: A Campus to Career ’24 Recap
As the first week of the spring semester drew to a close, students were invited to take a day to reflect on their career aspirations, meet potential mentors, and explore job opportunities at the 2024 Campus to Career Experience.
AALS Tech Section Honors Dr. Davis for Innovation on Tech & Legal Ed
From embracing virtual learning during the pandemic to inspiring colleagues to reimagine legal education in the age of artificial intelligence, Dr. Kirsten Davis is leading important conversations about the ways tech transforms how we teach law.
On the Rise 2024
The Daily Business Review recognized Kirkland & Ellis partners Whitney Bosworth and Eduardo Leal among its “On the Rise (Large Firm)” recipients for 2024 as part of the annual Florida Legal Awards.
Greenberg Traurig’s Danielle Gonzalez Appointed to Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors
Danielle Gonzalez, a Real Estate Practice shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Miami office, was appointed to serve on the Coral Gables Community Foundation board of directors.
Greenberg Traurig Advises Berenson Acquisition Corp. I in Business Combination with Custom Health Inc.
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised Berenson Acquisition Corp. I (BACA), a special purpose acquisition corporation, in its definitive business combination agreement with Custom Health Inc., a digital health care firm.
Woman says massage during Carnival cruise caused injuries that required surgery
A California woman says a massage she had on a Carnival cruise vacation resulted in injuries so severe she required surgery.
Fired woman accuses Ross Dress For Less of discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing Ross Dress for Less of racial discrimination and retaliation.
Class action says Target misbranded naturally flavored breakfast bars
ORLANDO — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Target for allegedly using artificial flavoring while claiming its natural flavoring.
Danielle Gonzalez Receives South Florida Business Journal’s Influential Business Women Award
Danielle Gonzalez, a Real Estate shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Miami office, has been named to the South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 “Influential Business Women” list.