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Class action claiming Walmart improperly weighted and priced items is settled
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A class action brought against Walmart in a Florida federal court which alleged products sold by the retail giant are weighted and priced improperly, looks to be settled for $45 million.
11th Circuit Jnc Announces County and Circuit Court Judicial Vacancies
The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancies in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the elevation of Judge Laura Gonzalez-Marques and Judge Christine Bandin and the vacancies in the Miami-Dade Circuit Court created by the resignations of Judge Jennifer Bailey and Judge Rosy Aponte.
LATAM Credit Ratings Perspectives & Insights for Brazil on November 28, 2023
Latin America Practice attorneys Peter Baumgaertner and Norberto Quintana will participate in a Brazil-Florida Business Council seminar hosted by Holland & Knight.
2023 Construction Super Conference on November 29 - December 1, 2023
Cozen O’Connor is sponsoring the 2023 Construction Super Conference at The Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida.
Jason Domark Appointed Co-Chair of the ABA Commercial and Business Litigation Committee International Litigation Subcommittee
Jason Domark, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been appointed co-chair of the International Litigation Subcommittee for the American Bar Association Commercial and Business Litigation Committee.
Students Argue Before Justices in Moot Court Final Four Competition
On Wednesday, November 8, four second-year law students competed in the 2023 Moot Court Final Four Competition at the Florida Supreme Court.
Ag Moody Announces Arrest Service Provider Disabled Patients Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is announcing the arrest of the owner of a home and community-based services company for Medicaid provider fraud.
Greenberg Traurig Wins Second Annual Law Rocks Miami in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami
For the second consecutive year, the house band of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., The Meltones, won the annual Law Rocks Miami battle of the bands, raising over $52,000 in donations, a majority of which will go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS).
Locke Lord Strengthens Health and Managed Care Litigation Practice With Addition of Partner Maia Sevilla-Sharon in Miami
Maia Sevilla-Sharon has joined Locke Lord’s Miami office as a Partner in the Firm’s Health and Managed Care Litigation Practice Group.
Disney accuses oversight board of slow-walking discovery in civil lawsuit
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is accusing the district that now regulates Disney’s Orlando theme park of failing to respond to Disney’s document requests in preparation for the district’s summary judgment motion in state court.
ALM Honors Shook as a Finalist for Litigation Department of the Year - Product Liability
ALM (formerly American Lawyer Media) honored Shook as a finalist for Litigation Department of the Year - Product Liability at its annual Industry Awards event in New York City, November 15.
Stetson Law Celebrates Opening of its Advocacy Institute
Stetson alumni, leadership, and friends recently gathered to celebrate the opening of a stunning new facility on the College of Law campus in Gulfport.
Canadian man sues Carnival for assault aboard cruise ship
MIAMI — A Canadian man is suing Carnival Corporation claiming it's responsible for injuries he sustained in an assault while he was waiting to disembark one of its cruise ships.
Former employee sues ADT for wrongful termination
JACKSONVILLE — A woman is suing ADT alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Cruise line injury lawsuits don't appear to be cutting into industry profits, attorneys say
In the post-COVID-19 era, the cruise line industry continues to defend against passenger lawsuits, the most common being slip-and-fall cases, but the litigation costs don’t appear to be making a dent in industry profits, according to those familiar with such cases.
Appeals court shields Florida lawmakers from subpoenas in lawsuit challenging Stop WOKE Act
Plaintiffs challenging a new Florida law that limits discussion of certain gender and race issues in higher education classes cannot subpoena state lawmakers to determine their motives in approving the measure, a federal appeals court decided.
Lawsuit complains Mexican popsicles are made in California
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A class action lawsuit seeks to punish the maker of a Mexican popsicle for making them in California.
Holland & Knight Recognized for SPAC Deal of the Year at 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards
A transaction closed by Holland & Knight was named "SPAC Deal of the Year" at this year's Annual M&A Advisor Awards, hosted by The M&A Advisor.
9th Circuit Jnc Announces Telephonic Meeting to Fill County Court Vacancies
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will hold a telephonic meeting on Nov. 22, 2023 at 2 p.m.
James Gale Appointed Co-Chair of the ABA Commercial and Business Litigation Section Trade Secrets Litigation Subcommittee
James Gale, co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation group, has been appointed co-chair of the Trade Secrets Litigation Subcommittee for the American Bar Association Commercial and Business Litigation Section.