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Florida auto insurance rates expected to climb 18% amid concerns over third-party litigation funding
Florida drivers are projected to face an 18% increase in auto insurance premiums by the end of 2024, according to a recent Insurify report. The average annual cost of full coverage is expected to rise from $2,910 in December 2023 to $3,444, with third-party litigation funding (TPLF) and increased attorney advertising driving up insurance costs statewide.
Lago Mar Resort agrees to pay $100K in EEOC pregnancy fairness settlement
A Fort Lauderdale resort hotel has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.
Florida man files class action against Netflix over Paul-Tyson fight buffering issues
Netflix is facing a potential class action lawsuit after a Hillsborough County man said he was upset by the “unwatchable” livestream of last week’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.
10th Circuit Jnc Notice of Meeting
The Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will meet on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 8 a.m. for an in-person meeting at the Southern Atlantic Law Group, 290 1st Street S, Winter Haven, Florida 33880.
Judge rejects lawsuit calling for Palm Coast ballot measure on borrowing to be nullified
A judge recently gave the go-ahead to count the votes on a Palm Coast charter amendment that would have given the city greater authority to borrow money, despite a lawsuit calling the measure’s ballot language misleading and urging the vote to be nullified.
Marijuana Business Law in Florida on November 21, 2024
The legalization of marijuana has created business opportunities, but it has also created many questions and uncertainties for professionals advising businesses due to the position of the federal government.
Bradley Named “Law Firm of the Year” for Construction Law in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has been named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the area of Construction Law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms.
Litigated insurance claims down by nearly 24% over first 9 months of 2024, data shows
The number of lawsuits filed against Florida property insurers has plummeted by nearly 24% in the first three quarters of 2024 compared to the same period last year, suggesting that legal reforms passed by the state Legislature are having an impact.
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced two new judicial vacancies in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from the resignations of Judge Sloan and Judge Fuller.
The Fight Against Human Trafficking and the Role of Healthcare Providers on November 20, 2024
Human trafficking has become a nationwide epidemic, with nearly 1 million people living in the condition of modern slavery in the U.S. Many of these victims have a range of health consequences.
FSU College of Law Earns Another High National Ranking
For the second consecutive year, Florida State University College of Law has been tabbed as the nation’s eighth-ranked law school for best value by the National Jurist’s PreLaw magazine.
Greenberg Traurig’s Seth J. Entin Speaks at IBA’s New Era of Taxation Conference
Seth J. Entin, shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Tax Practice, spoke on a panel at the International Bar Association (IBA)’s “The New Era of Taxation” conference held in Lisbon Nov. 6-8.
Moody works to ensure FEMA serves all Floridians
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency officials for conspiracy to discriminate against Florida hurricane victims who support President-elect Donald Trump.
1st Circuit Jnc Notice of Public Meeting
The First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will hold a public meeting.
Greenberg Traurig Advises on 2024 Bond Buyer Innovative Financing Deal of the Year
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Brightline Trains Florida as bond counsel on a $3.2 billion issuance of tax-exempt private activity bonds, earning The Bond Buyer’s 2024 Innovative Financing Deal of the Year.
Lawsuit challenging governor's suspension of former State Attorney Monique Worrell dismissed
A lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of a state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties, Democrat Monique Worrell, was dismissed by a federal judge three days after Worrell was re-elected to her former post.
Parent Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading to Child's Injury
Chynna Fontaine has filed a lawsuit against property management company Brandywine following an incident where her child was injured due to unsafe conditions at their premises.
Plaintiff alleges roofing company negligence after injury
Linda Lemos has filed a lawsuit against Paradise Exteriors Roofing LLC following an accident where she sustained injuries from a falling hammer at their worksite.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination by municipal employer
A former human resources director has sued a Florida municipality for alleged racial discrimination and retaliation following complaints about hiring practices favoring Black women employees.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against driver Daniel P. Jenkins over car crash
Eliveth Daniela Garces Bracho has filed a lawsuit against Daniel P. Jenkins for negligence following an August car crash that left her severely injured.