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Plaintiff alleges Corporate Land Trust of Negligence Over Hazardous Manhole
A Florida resident sues Corporate Midwest Investment LLC for negligence after sustaining severe injuries from tripping over an unlevel manhole on rented property.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Thirty-Three Fentanyl and Cocaine Traffickers in Massive Drug Ring Bust
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging 33 fentanyl and cocaine traffickers involved in a massive drug ring in Hillsborough County.
Alum Celebrates Mentor by Raising Funds for Student Veterans
In a moving tribute to a mentor and fellow Stetson Law alumnus, Jeffrey D. Harvey ’12 has donated a special edition copy of Python Tales, a memoir written by former Florida Supreme Court Justice Fred Karl ’49, to the Florida Supreme Court archives.
New Florida bills would undo lawsuit-abuse reforms passed in 2023, critics say
Several bills recently filed in the Florida Legislature would reverse legal reforms the state has put in place in recent years, sparking concern that litigation costs for businesses and consumers’ insurance costs could spike if the measures pass.
Florida First District Court of Appeal Holds Statutory Changes in Fla. Stat. 624.1551 Cannot Apply Retroactively to Causes of Action that Accrued Prior to the Change
In Cindy Vo v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., No. 1D2023-2228 (Fla.1st DCA Feb. 26, 2025), the First DCA held that the statutory changes in Fla. Stat. § 624.1551, which require “an adverse adjudication by a court of law that the property insurer breached the insurance contract and a final judgment or decree . . . rendered against the insurer,” cannot be applied retroactively to causes of action which accrued prior to the change.
Greenberg Traurig’s Seth J. Entin Speaks at IBA’s 30th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference
Seth J. Entin, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Tax Practice, recently spoke at the International Bar Association (IBA)’s 30th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference, held March 2-4 in London.
Plaintiff alleges negligence by supermarket chain after slip-and-fall incident
A Florida man is suing Winn-Dixie Supermarkets for negligence following a slip-and-fall accident on their property that left him with severe injuries.
Plaintiff alleges local auto shop owner of civil theft over botched car restoration
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against an automotive business and its owner for allegedly failing to fulfill promises related to a car restoration project dating back to November 2020 while retaining payment unlawfully.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against local restaurant following slip-and-fall incident
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Joey's New York Pizza & Italian Restaurant after slipping on their premises and sustaining serious injuries.
Plaintiffs Allege Construction Defects Against Contractor Over New Home
In a legal battle over alleged construction defects, Patrick and Kristen Smith have filed a lawsuit against Sterling Ridge Properties Incorporated for failing to meet building code standards during their home's construction in Indian Rocks Beach,...
Plaintiff alleges negligence against CVS Pharmacy following injury on premises
Stephen Davis has filed a lawsuit against Holiday CVS and others after suffering severe injuries from tripping over an uneven sidewalk at a St. Petersburg location in March 2023.
Celsius takes $82.6M ruling for Flo Rida to state Supreme Court
An energy drink company has asked the Florida Supreme Court to review a lower court decision regarding an $82.6 million ruling against it for rapper Flo Rida.
Intellectual Property for the Non-IP Practitioner – Part I – Patents and Trade Secrets on March 11, 2025
James Gale will present “Intellectual Property for the Non-IP Practitioner—Part I—Patents and Trade Secrets” for the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar Assocation.
Holland & Knight Attorneys and Energy Practice Recognized by 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards for Second Consecutive Year
Holland & Knight was recognized as the top firm for energy-related articles in the 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards, which recognize JD Supra contributors for the visibility and engagement their thought leadership earned among readers in select subjects during 2024.
Foley Names Todd Miller as Orlando Office Managing Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that Todd Miller has been named managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office, effective March 1, 2025.
The Florida Bar Board of Governors Seeks Applicants for May Appointment
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its May 16, 2025, meeting.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Real Estate Company Over Mold Exposure
Deja Brownlee has filed a lawsuit against Bryten Real Estate Partners and others for allegedly failing to address hazardous mold conditions at an apartment complex where she lived with her child A.W., leading to severe health issues for A.W..
Plaintiff alleges Nursing Home Neglect against Healthcare Facilities
In a compelling lawsuit filed in Pinellas County's Circuit Court on February 27th by Anna Johnson against two healthcare facilities—Belleair East HCC and Clear Choice Health Care—the plaintiff claims severe neglect led to her mother's untimely death.
Plaintiff alleges negligence by property management company after slip-and-fall injury
A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against Westdale Dunedin LLC after slipping on a slick surface at their property and sustaining severe injuries.
Plaintiff alleges neighbor’s harassment causes emotional distress
A resident at Pointe Towers Condominium has filed a lawsuit against a neighbor for alleged ongoing harassment leading to emotional distress.