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Attorneys: Employers beware of growing number of digital workplace app lawsuits
Digital workplace apps for office interactions have increased over the past several years, but employers' effort to streamline employee growth and relationship through a single portal could come at a cost. JD Supra, an online distributor of legal content, warns that even though these apps are convenient, it can open an employer to possible class action litigation.
Summary judgment granted after defendants prove action barred in New York corporate assets case
A federal judge has granted a defendant's request for summary judgment in a corporate assets dispute involving Blue Heron Commercial Group.
Federal judge denies U.S. Sugar's try to dismiss dump operator's racial discrimination suit
The U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida has denied a defendant's motion to dismiss a case in an ongoing legal battle after the plaintiffs allege they were wrongfully terminated due to their race.
Red Bull wins ruling against suit claiming improper training led to woman's injury from falling product at C-store
The U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida has ruled in favor of Red Bull Distribution Company after it filed a motion to dismiss a woman's allegations that she was struck in the head by a container of the energy drink after it fell from a Florida convenience store shelf.
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal rules in favor of subcontractor in dispute over unpaid funds
A Florida appeals court recently rejected claims of improper venue in a dispute over alleged unpaid funds involving an airport construction project.
Miami mayor's petition for review of protective order denied in personal-injury case
MIAMI – The 3rd District Court of Appeal has denied a petition filed by Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and City Manager Daniel Alfonso for review of a lower court's denial of their motions for a protective order in a personal-injury lawsuit.
Kendall South Medical Center appeals lower court decision in sprinkler damage case
MIAMI – Florida's 3rd District Court of Appeal has ruled in the case of a medical center in Miami Beach that sought to appeal a trial court's decision in favor of an insurance company.
Florida Supreme Court rules disclosing medical referrals would break attorney-client privilege
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a 5th District Court of Appeal decision concerning medical referrals that would break attorney-client privilege in a negligence case.
GLAD Center Building Committee hires new member to helm project
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Law firm Henderson, Franklin, Starnes and Holt, P.A. announced last month that Amanda Barritt will be joining the Gladiolus Learning and Development Center’s Building Committee.
Proposed changes to Florida's medical-marijuana laws are causing concern
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health is proposing rule changes to the medical-marijuana law in the state.
Arkema Inc. alleges breach of contract in suit involving fatality
TAMPA — Arkema Inc., a chemical manufacturer with more than two dozen facilities in the United States, is accusing a Plant City corporation of breaching an agreement contact.
Florida state representative files proposal to limit state Supreme Court justice’s terms
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida state representative filed a proposed constitutional amendment in late January that would place term limits on Florida Supreme Court justices.
Companies head back to court after decision to reinstate claim
ATLANTA -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has reinstated DynCorp International’s claims against AAR Airlift Group Inc.
Florida State University Panama City appoints former attorney as new dean
PANAMA CITY – Former attorney and interim dean Randy Hanna has been appointed as dean of Florida State University (FSU) Panama City.
South Florida cosmetic surgery center to reimburse customers thousands of dollars
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Attorney General office recently announced that Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Center has agreed to reimburse paying customers who have never received services from the company.