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Florida attorney general sues 2 solar energy firms for alleged deceptive practices
Florida’s attorney general has filed a second lawsuit against solar energy companies, accusing Vision Solar and SetUp My Solar of high-pressure tactics and deceiving Floridians about the pricing and capabilities of solar panel systems.
Lawsuit targets breakfast bars from Target
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers are concerning themselves with the apple filling in breakfast bars sold at Target.
Seyfarth to Sponsor CRE Finance Council 2024 January Conference on January 7
Seyfarth is a sponsor of the CRE Finance Council 2024 January Conference taking place January 7-10 in Miami, FL.
Valerie Lamb Accepted to Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Leadership Academy
Valerie M. Lamb, associate in Marshall Dennehey's Tampa office, has been accepted into the Leadership Academy of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (HAWL), a chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers in Hillsborough County, FL.
Richard J. Giusto, Alan T. Dimond Recognized as Connect CRE’s 2023 Lawyers in Real Estate Award Recipients
Richard J. Giusto and Alan T. Dimond, Shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Miami office, have been named winners of Connect CRE’s 2023 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards.
Mcdermott’s Cocktail Reception at Crefc Miami 2024 on January 7
Meet us in Miami! Join our Real Estate team for a cocktail reception at Bagatelle ahead of CREFC Miami 2024, commercial real estate’s premier event.
Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2023 Middle East & North Africa Edition
Four Greenberg Traurig attorneys are listed in the IFLR1000 2023 Middle East & North Africa edition, and two firm practices are ranked in Israel.
U.S. Justice Department, City of Tampa resolve lawsuit over parental leave for male workers
The U.S. Justice Department and the City of Tampa have resolved a lawsuit filed by the department that accused the city of discrimination against scores of male employees who were denied the level of parental leave provided to women employees.
3 Florida teachers file federal lawsuit challenging new state law restricting pronoun use in public schools
A new Florida law restricting teachers’ use of pronouns and titles in public schools amounts to sex discrimination and violates the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws, a federal lawsuit filed by three Florida educators alleges.
FSU files lawsuit to leave Athletic Coast Conference
Florida State University is suing the Atlantic Coast Conference in state court, alleging that FSU should be allowed to withdraw from the collegiate athletic organization after ACC dropped the ball on generating revenues for its members.
Shook Partner Named Local Chapter President of Federal Bar Association
Shook Partner Anitra Raiford Clement has been named the President of the Federal Bar Association (FBA), Tampa Bay Chapter.
Researchers report orchestrated high-tech campaign to assault Florida insurance firms with lawsuits
A tsunami of technology-generated litigation has been pummeling Florida insurance companies in recent years, contributing to the liquidation of six property insurers in the state in 2022, according to insurance researchers.
Stetson Law Celebrates December ’23 Graduates
Marking the end to the fall 2023 semester, members of the Stetson Law community gathered in the Great Hall to celebrate students who successfully completed their law school journey in December.
Ten Reed Smith lawyers recognized in Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2024
Ten lawyers from Reed Smith offices in Paris, Dubai, New York, Miami, Hong Kong and Singapore have been ranked in the recently published 2024 Who’s Who Legal Arbitration, a respected list of the world’s top international arbitration lawyers.
Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta Public Finance Practice Serves as Co-Disclosure Counsel for The Bond Buyer’s 2023 Deal of the Year, Southeast Region
Attorneys from Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Atlanta-based Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice served as co-disclosure counsel for the City of Atlanta’s $410 million general obligation bond financing, which was recognized as The Bond Buyer’s 2023 Deal of the Year, Southeast Region.
Bradley Attorney Cara Rice Named 2024 Member of the Year by the Federal Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division in Tampa
Bradley is pleased to announce that Cara Rice has been recognized as the 2024 Member of the Year by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s (TBCFBA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD).
Nelson Mullins Welcomes Healthcare Corporate Attorney Julia Zaft as Of Counsel in Boca Raton
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a national, full-service with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to announce that Julia Zaft, a seasoned attorney with nearly 10 years of professional legal experience at the forefront of healthcare M&A, has joined the firm’s Boca Raton office and Private Equity team as Of Counsel.
Florida lawsuit alleges suspension of state attorney Monique Worrell overturned will of people
Several plaintiffs are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over his suspension of the Orlando-area state attorney earlier this year, arguing that the governor’s action flies in the face of the voters’ will and violates constitutional rights.
Ag Moody, Fhp and Local Law Enforcement Leaders Warn About the Dangers of Impaired Driving This Holiday Season
In recognition of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody today warned Floridians that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol this holiday season could result in a trip to jail—or the morgue.
Florida bill would clarify which fantasy sports contests are legal
A Florida lawmaker has introduced a measure to legalize certain fantasy sports contests in the wake of the Florida Gaming Control Commission calling on some gaming companies to throw in the towel on their fantasy sports games.