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Kevin K. Chase Joins Marshall Dennehey As a Shareholder in Orlando
Marshall Dennehey, a leading civil defense litigation law firm with four offices in Florida, has added Kevin K. Chase as a shareholder in its Orlando office.
15th Circuit Jnc Announces Certification of Judicial Nominees
The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (“JNC”) takes pleasure in certifying the following nominees to fill the vacancy for a County Court Judge position created by the elevation of Judge James Sherman.
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz on the Free Speech Protection Act: ‘Americans must be able to freely express their opinions without fear of censorship’
In a determined effort to safeguard Americans' First Amendment rights, U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (Fla.) is pushing for the swift passage of the Free Speech Protection Act, which he co-sponsored.
Former employee says she was fired from Dive Bar Restaurant because of age
PALM BEACH – A former employee is suing a Palm Beach restaurant for discrimination, claiming she was fired because of her age.
Photographer sues Florida media company for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of photograph
FORT MYERS – A New York photographer has filed a lawsuit claiming a Florida media company used one of his photographs on its websites without permission.
Attorney General Moody Demands Congress Stop Diverting Funds From Crime Victims and Pass the Fairness for Crime Victims Act
Attorney General Ashley Moody is demanding that the U.S. Congress stop diverting money out of Victims of Crime Act funds.
Former employee sues Seventh-Day Adventists academy for FLSA violations
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists, alleging it violated the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.
Friends accuse Morgan & Morgan of negligence in handling man's insurance claim
TALLAHASSEE — Two individuals are suing a personal injury law firm alleging it was negligent during a lawsuit.
Home Depot faces lawsuit for alleged firing employee over FMLA leave
MIAMI – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Home Depot for alleged FMLA violations claiming she was terminated in retaliation for taking intermittent leave to care for her seriously ill mother.
Tort reforms help Florida to shed its 'Judicial Hellhole' designation
Florida has been a regular in the American Tort Reform Foundation’s annual Judicial Hellholes report for decades, but the latest ATRF report removed Florida from the dishonorable designation, citing recent legal reforms signed into law.
Trump can't convince federal judge to reopen $475M defamation case against CNN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Former President Donald Trump failed to raise any new issues that would reopen his defamation case against CNN, which he says compared him to Adolf Hitler while he fought the results of his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden.
Kimberly Kanoff Berman and Elizabeth Ferguson Named Women Leaders in Law by Florida Trend
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that two of its Florida shareholders, Kimberly Kanoff Berman and Elizabeth Ferguson, have been recognized in the 2023 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Women Leaders in Law special section.
Former employee sues Gulf Cost Power & Light Co. for FLSA violations
FORT MYERS — A man filed a class-action lawsuit against Gulf Coast Power and Light Co. claiming it violated the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.
Carnival faces lawsuit over sexual assault of a minor during cruise
MIAMI – A passenger has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Corporation for negligence claiming a girl was raped during a vacation on a cruise ship.
Censorship battles mount as video platform Rumble sues watchdog group for defamation
Video-sharing platform and cloud services provider Rumble has filed a defamation lawsuit against the co-founders of Check My Ads, a watchdog organization.
Washington Post challenges Florida law that shields governor's travel records
A Washington Post lawsuit to force the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to comply with a series of public document requests has evolved into an effort to overturn a newly passed law banning the release of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ travel records.
What Can Trusted Advisors Do to Help Facilitate a Successful Inter-Generational Transfer? — Practical Case Studies on December 7, 2023
Mark Haranzo, who chairs Holland & Knight's New York Private Wealth Services Group, will be moderating a panel at the upcoming Institute for Family Governance (IFG) Miami 2023 Conference.
Lawsuit accuses Walmart of killing coral reef
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Sunscreen sold by Walmart is destroying the ocean's coral reef, a novel new class action lawsuit alleges.
Cruise passenger sues Royal Caribbean after allegedly injuring his hand in cabin door lock
MIAMI – A Florida man has filed a negligence lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises claiming his hand was severely injured by a defective locking mechanism in his cabin's door.
Florida judge refuses to dismiss Tesla lawsuit on automated-driving technology
A Palm Beach County circuit judge has denied Tesla’s motion to dismiss a wrongful death case brought by the widow of a Lake Worth Beach man who died in a collision while driving a Tesla Model 3 equipped with an Autopilot system.