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Former employee accuses Disney of racial discrimination
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Curtis Hunter, a former employee, alleging racial discrimination in violation of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act. The case was filed on November 17, 2023, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Couple says Norwegian Cruise Lines didn't provide proper document info
A couple claims Norwegian Cruise Lines provided false, misleading, and inaccurate information regarding travel document requirements for their cruise vacation.
K&L Gates Names Nearly 30 Partners, Government Affairs Advisors Across Firm
The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following individuals from across the firm’s global platform as new partners and government affairs advisors with the firm, effective January 1.
Holland & Knight Announces 46 New Partners
Steven Sonberg, managing partner of Holland & Knight, announced that 46 attorneys in the firm have been elected to partnership effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Pasco County pair file Roundup lawsuit against Monsanto
Two Pasco County residents say Monsanto herbicide Roundup is dangerous to humans and shouldn't be sold.
Former employee accuses AirGas USA of age discrimination, retaliation
AirGas USA, LLC is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Rita Garcia, a former employee. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on November 22, 2023. Garcia alleges that she suffered discrimination and retaliation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.
Florida measure would ease child-labor protections on 16- to 17-year-olds
Restrictions on work hours for 16- to 17-year-olds in Florida would be relaxed under a measure proposed by state Rep. Linda Chaney (R-St. Pete Beach), mirroring similar legislative efforts in other states.
Paris Baker Joins Clausen Miller’s Florida Offices
Clausen Miller is proud to welcome associate Paris T. Baker to the Firm’s Florida offices.
Littler Elevates 26 Attorneys to Shareholder to Kick Off the New Year
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is ringing in the new year with a new shareholder class.
Difficult Leave and Accommodation Challenges in Home Health Care on January 10, 2024
Navigating leave and other accommodation issues for qualified employees can be challenging for most employers.
Navigating the Irs’s Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit Guidelines on January 9, 2024
Join Partners Heather Cooper and Christopher Gladbach next Tuesday for an insightful discussion on the nuances of the Internal Revenue Services’ (IRS) recent guidance on the clean hydrogen tax credit.
Judge finds experts in toxic tort case against Lockheed Martin unreliable
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Dozens of Orlando-area plaintiffs hoping to show Lockheed Martin's weapons plant there caused their illnesses have lost two of their key witnesses.
Florida Research Hospital Agrees To Pay More Than $19.5 Million To Resolve Liability Relating To Self-Disclosure Of Improper Billing For Clinical Trial Costs
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Hospital Inc. (Moffitt), a non-profit cancer treatment and research center based in Tampa, Florida, has agreed to pay $19,564,743 to resolve its civil liability under the False Claims Act for improper claims submitted to federal healthcare programs for certain patient care items and services provided during research studies that were not eligible for reimbursement.
Disney files lawsuit against Orange County officials, alleging excessive taxation
Disney World is reminding Floridians about its contribution of $6.6 billion in tax revenues and its support of 263,000 direct and indirect jobs at the same time the company is suing tax officials over what it says are inflated property tax bills.
Candidate in Florida House race challenges special election results over residency issue
The Democratic candidate who lost a Dec. 5 special election to represent the 118th District in the state House of Representatives is contesting the election results because he says the winner, Republican Mike Redondo, doesn’t legally reside in the district.
Lawsuit wants Reese's Halloween candy to smile back
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A new lawsuit alleges Hershey has duped candy-eaters into thinking its Halloween-themed Reese's snacks would have a smile and eyes cut out, just like the jack-o'-lantern and ghost pictures on the packages.
Glad, Clorox sued in class action alleging recycling bags aren't recyclable
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Manufacturers of bags used for recycling face a lawsuit that alleges those bags aren't made of recyclable materials.
Voices for Children Foundation - 27th Annual Be a Voice Gala on January 6, 2024
Greenberg Traurig is a proud sponsor of the 27th Annual Be A Voice Gala taking place on Saturday, January 6 at the Mandarin Oriental, Miam
Prisoner says TracFone violated Stored Communications Act
A federal prisoner claims TracFone Wireless violated the Stored Communications Act by disclosing customer information to a government entity without a valid search warrant.
Man says Wawa violated Fair Labor Standards Act
A man claims he wasn't properly paid by Wawa for having to review and participate in work-related group chats.