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Holland & Knight Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index
Holland & Knight received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Former employee files lawsuit against luxury hotel company alleging breach of contract
MIAMI – A woman claims a luxury hotel company failed to disclose it was in the process of being sold and that her position was likely to be eliminated after the sale.
Black man files racial discrimination lawsuit against Kentronix for wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Kentronix alleging he was wrongfully terminated after reporting racial slurs from his operations manager.
Ag Moody Announces Arrest of Services Provider for More Than $50,000 in Medicaid Provider Fraud
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, with the assistance of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, announced the arrest of the owner of a company providing personal supports services to Medicaid recipients.
Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Deal Teams Receive 5 M&A Advisor Awards
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. was recognized as Law Firm of the Year during the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards.
Former employee sues Florida Power and Light for alleged violations of Family & Medical Leave Act
FORT MYERS – A former employee is suing Florida Power and Light Company claiming he faced retaliation and eventually was terminated after notifying the company of his need for intermittent leave due to a serious health condition.
Florida attorneys filed nearly 54,000 auto glass lawsuits in first 9 months of 2023, despite reforms
Nearly 54,000 auto glass lawsuits were filed in Florida during the first three quarters of 2023 despite the passage of recent legal reform measures, far outpacing the level of such litigation in any recent year, new data shows.
Florida high court blocks pari-mutuel firms' bid to halt online sport betting
The Florida Supreme Court has turned down a motion by pari-mutuel companies to block the Seminole Tribe’s plan to restart its mobile sports-betting operations pending the outcome of ongoing litigation over the state’s 2021 gambling compact.
Woman says former employer retaliated, discriminated against her
TAMPA — A woman says she suffered racial discrimination while employed at Surgery Partners LLC.
Greenberg Traurig Represents KWC Management in Montage Kapalua Bay Acquisition
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. represented KWC Management, LLC in its acquisition of Montage Kapalua Bay, one of the top-ranked resorts on Maui and throughout Hawaii.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Fall 2023 National Meeting on November 30 - December 4, 2023
Greenberg Traurig is proud to participate in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Fall 2023 National Meeting, taking place from November 30 to December 4, 2023.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Florida's request to allow enforcement of drag-show law
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined the state of Florida’s application to partially block a lower court ruling that prevents Florida from enforcing a new state law barring minors from attending live drag shows.
Pensacola couple says Lasko Products fan caused fire, injuries
PENSACOLA — A Pensacola couple is suing Lasko Products for a fan that was allegedly defective and caused a house fire and injuries.
Golf companies sue over counterfeit goods
FORT LAUDERDALE — Several golf companies are suing individuals and businesses that are selling counterfeit goods.
La. man sues Fla. boat dealer for defective boat
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Louisiana man is suing Complete Marine after a boat he purchased at a boat show did not meet quality standards.
Dinsmore Opens Third Florida Office in Miami’s Southeast Financial Center
Dinsmore & Shohl continues its aggressive growth in the state of Florida, announcing the opening of an office in downtown Miami’s most iconic building, Southeast Financial Center.
OFAC's Ease on Venezuelan Sanctions – What Changed? What Is Allowed Now? What Is Still Prohibited? on November 29, 2023
Financial Services attorneys Andres Fernandez, Gabriel Caballero and Daniel Noste will participate in a seminar covering updates on Venezuelan sanctions.
Sony sues cosmetic company over copyright violations
FORT LAUDERDALE — Sony Music Entertainment says OFRA Cosmetics repeatedly infringed on its copyrighted music.
Man sues Miami for wrongful detainment by officer
MIAMI — A man is suing the city of Miami after he alleges he was wrongfully detained by an officer.
Federal lawsuit challenges Florida directive to deactivate Palestinian student groups
A University of Florida Palestinian student group has filed a lawsuit against the State University System’s chancellor seeking to block a directive to shut down UF’s chapter of National Students for Justice in Palestine.