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Miami jury awards $13.5 million to cigarette smoker's kids in R.J. Reynolds litigation
The Florida Supreme Court created Engle projeny claims by decertifying a massive class action in the 1990s
Judge remands alleged racist, unconstitutional Congressional redistricting enacted by Gov. Ron DeSantis
The plaintiffs accuse Gov. DeSantis of inserting himself in the process of redistricting maps in an unprecedented manner
Conservatives launch Protection of Human Life Amendment to counter abortion petition
Floridians Protecting Freedom Inc. seeks to reverse the Heartbeat Protection Act, which bans abortion after six weeks
Floridians sue over alleged improper Medicaid enrollment termination
Plaintiffs seek preliminary and permanent declaratory and injunctive relief
Holland & Knight's Latin America Practice Named "Highly Recommended" by Latin Lawyer 250
Holland & Knight is once again recognized as one of Latin America's leading law firms worldwide, with highly recommended practices in the U.S., Mexico and Colombia, in the latest edition of Latin Lawyer 250.
Walmart pushes for dismissal of class action over peach tea water enhancers
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Tiny bottles of water flavoring don't need to include the words "artificial flavors," Walmart says in response to a recent class action lawsuit.
Fla. firefighter develops PTSD after mother dies in fire, sues under the ADA
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida firefighter is claiming he was denied reasonable accommodations for his PTSD.
Erin Kolmansberger Wins 2023 DEI Champion Award from ALM
Erin Kolmansberger, partner at the Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Miami office, has been recognized as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion by ALM’s Corporate Counsel 2023 Women, Influence, and Power in Law Awards.
Attorney considers state lawsuit to ban Trump from the 2024 ballot
Lawrence Caplan sued Trump in federal court on Aug. 24 and lost
Google, AGs reach settlement in antitrust case about app store sales
CHARLESTON – Google and attorneys general from 52 states and territories have reached a settlement in an antitrust case about the company’s mobile app store policies.
Mom sues Ghost energy drinks, says candy flavors target teens who don't need that much caffeine
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A mother has filed a class action against the makers of Ghost energy drinks alleging they market to teens when the beverage is only intended for adults.
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 2024 edition of the Latin Lawyer 250, a guide to the leading business law firms of Latin America published by Latin Lawyer.
AGs urge Congress to study AI and its effects on children
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses.
Child's death from asphyxiation results in suit against hand bed rail manufacturers
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A mother claims the makers of a bed rail failed to issue a recall of the dangerous product, which resulted in her child becoming lodged between the rails and the bed and suffering asphyxiation.
Suit: Vibrating fitness machine caused retina detachment
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A fitness club member alleges he suffered serious injuries while using a vibrating fitness machine at a Florida gym.
Harsh Arora Appointed to Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law’s Board of Governors
Nelson Mullins partner Harsh Arora was recently appointed to Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law’s Board of Governors.
Palm Beach school board ordered to pay for Baker Act violations
Board to pay $440,000 each to four plaintiffs
Journalists file brief backing Disney in federal lawsuit
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press says outcome could spell doom for media
Lawyers seek dismissal of 'shotgun' complaint by Florida repair firm
WEST PALM, BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A law firm sued in federal court by a former client whose repair business was damaged by a change in Florida insurance law seeks to dismiss the case, saying the suit is an improper “shotgun pleading” that fails to identify any specific examples of malpractice.
Patient alleges inappropriate touching during pelvic exam
TAMPA , Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida hospital is facing a lawsuit after a resident doctor allegedly inappropriately touched a patient during a pelvic exam.