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Cyclist Sues Property Owners Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Jessica Lynn Dunn has filed a lawsuit against Cornerstone Solutions Group LLC and Lennar Homes LLC after sustaining severe injuries due to hazardous debris on a public bike lane. The case highlights allegations of negligence regarding property maintenance and seeks damages exceeding $50,000.
Estate Sues Nursing Home Chain Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Resident's Death
The Estate of Joan Julian Ledee has filed a lawsuit against several entities associated with a Florida nursing home chain alleging gross negligence leading to severe harm and death. The suit claims inadequate staffing levels and poor supervision resulted in substantial suffering for Ledee during her stay at South Heritage Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Local Resident Sues Pinellas County Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Franklyn Rubin has filed a lawsuit against Pinellas County alleging negligence after tripping over a broken sidewalk segment leading to severe injuries. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for medical expenses and ongoing pain.
Clearwater Tenant Sues Apartment Complex Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
Danielle Graef has filed a lawsuit against West Shore District LLC after slipping on a staircase due to alleged negligence at their apartment complex. She seeks over $50k for various damages including medical expenses and loss of earning capacity.
Virtual 2024 Fall Tax Meeting on September 23-27, 2024
Holland & Knight attorneys are participating in the American Bar Association's (ABA) Virtual 2024 Fall Tax Meeting.
Moody wants FBI, DOJ to not ‘frustrate’ Florida’s probe into Trump assassination attempt
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is demanding the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice formally declare if they plan to cooperate with the state’s investigation of the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Maryland Resident Sues Florida Hotel Owners Over Bed Bug Infestation
Tia Vonderpool has filed a lawsuit against BWPGA LLC., AD 1 Management Inc., and Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. over alleged negligence leading to bed bug infestations at a Florida hotel. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50k due to physical injuries suffered during her stay along with claims for breach of settlement agreements.
Nassau County school board will return 36 books to libraries under legal settlement
Plaintiffs, including parents and book authors, have agreed to a legal settlement with the Nassau County school board that will return 36 books to school library shelves after an advocacy group objected to their content.
Backers of abortion rights initiative sue Florida health agency over 'misinformation' campaign
The group behind Florida’s abortion-rights initiative, Amendment 4, is suing a state health care agency, alleging that an agency media campaign against “fear mongers” is actually an illegal, taxpayer-funded political operation to torpedo the initiative.
Plaintiff accuses Wal-Mart of negligence leading to serious injury
Janet Beltran Cruz has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East LP for alleged negligence after tripping over an unmarked raised asphalt drain in their parking lot which caused her serious injury. She seeks damages exceeding $50,000 along with other reliefs from the court.
Registration Now Open for the 2025 High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
The Florida Bar today announced the commencement of its annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition, an event that provides high school students in Florida with a unique and enriching experience in the world of law and advocacy.
Spanish man says Warner Bros. stole significant parts of his screenplay for 'Joker'
A Spanish man says Warner Bros. copied substantial parts of his work to make the 2019 film “Joker.”
Resident Sues Local Company Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
Kathryn Powell has filed a lawsuit against Munyan Painting and Restoration of Florida for negligence after an incident involving one of their employees caused her severe injuries while she was moving a potted plant in her condominium's parking lot. The case seeks damages exceeding $50,000.
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Consulting Firm
An elderly former employee has filed a lawsuit against GSA Access Group alleging age discrimination during COVID-19 remote work arrangements leading up to wrongful termination. The plaintiff seeks back-pay and damages for what she claims is unjust treatment based on age bias.
Attorney General Moody Urges Floridians Be Ready Weather Any Storm During
In recognition of National Preparedness Month and with storms brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging all Floridians to take proactive steps to be ready for potential storm strikes.
Moody, other AGs want Surgeon General warning on social media
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and 41 other AGs are calling on congressional leaders to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms.
2024 Private Equity Update on September 19, 2024
Corporate attorney Jordan Taylor will speak during the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) South Florida's 2024 Private Equity Update.
24 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, 9 Practices Recognized in Latin Lawyer 250
Twenty-four attorneys and nine practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the 2025 edition of the Latin Lawyer 250, a guide to the leading business law firms of Latin America published by Latin Lawyer.
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Interview Schedule for Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill one current Circuit Court vacancy created by the passage of HB 5401.
DeSantis wants Fla. AG to investigate second Trump assassination attempt
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has assigned state Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.