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Karl O. Riley joins Reed Smith's Global Commercial Disputes Group in Miami
Global law firm Reed Smith welcomed Karl O. Riley as counsel in the firm’s Miami office. Riley joins the firm from Cozen O'Connor, where he previously served as that firm’s Las Vegas office managing partner.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Man Out on Probation for Multiple Felonies with Voter Fraud
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a man out on probation with voter fraud.
Couple sues law firm for mishandling moldy home purchase lawsuit
A couple has sued a law firm for not properly handling their case regarding the purchase of a home “riddled with mold” following years of flood damage.
Publix Super Markets accused of Negligence after Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a Boca Raton grocery store has led Edwina Duros to file a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets for alleged negligence in maintaining safe premises.
Plaintiff alleges retaliation by former employer Palm Beach County School Board under Whistleblower Act
Germaine Pierre-Ross has taken legal action against her former employer, alleging unlawful retaliation following her whistleblowing activities regarding workplace misconduct at Washington Elementary School in Florida.
Supermarket Chain Accused of Negligence Following Customer's Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets following an alleged slip-and-fall incident resulting in serious injuries.
Plaintiff Injured Worker Sues Maintenance Companies Over Negligence
A worker from West Palm Beach has filed a lawsuit against two companies after sustaining injuries due to faulty equipment at his workplace.
Private Duty Nurse Sues Senior Living Facility Operator and Contractor Over Negligence Leading to Injury
A private duty nurse has taken legal action against a senior living facility operator and its contractor after sustaining severe injuries due to alleged negligence.
Greenberg Traurig’s Gabriel Diaz Selected as ‘L.E.A.D. with CABA’ Program Fellow
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Litigation Associate Gabriel Diaz is one of 11 attorneys selected as a fellow for the Cuban American Bar Association’s (CABA) “Leadership, Education, And Development (L.E.A.D.) with CABA” training program.
Attorney General James Wins Case Against Google for Monopolies in Digital Advertising
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a major court victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found that Google has violated the law by maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry, stifling competition and harming website publishers, advertisers, and consumers.
Florida bill seen as ploy by trial bar to recover more attorney fees in insurance litigation
Tort-reform supporters continue to sound alarm bells about bills before Florida lawmakers that business and free-market advocates say would reverse legal reforms enacted in recent years that have helped to stabilize the state’s property insurance market.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Fights to Protect Children Online; Subpoenas Roblox for Child-Protection Policies and Procedures
Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, demanding information about how the platform markets to children, sets age-verification requirements, and moderates chat rooms.
Nursing Home Accused of Negligence Leading to Resident's Death
A widow has taken legal action against a nursing home and its management company following her husband's tragic death allegedly due to negligence while under their care.
Estate Representative Alleges Negligence Against Florida Hospital Following Wife's Death
The estate of Jane Murphy has filed a lawsuit against several healthcare providers following her death after a cardiac procedure at JFK Hospital in Florida.
Automotive Service Chain Accused of Negligence Following Patron Injury
A lawsuit has been filed against an automotive service chain and property owner following an incident where a patron suffered injuries due to alleged negligence at their facility in Jupiter, Florida.
New York Resident Sues Florida Restaurant Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Jennifer Feldman has filed a lawsuit against Delray Taco Ltd., operating as Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in Florida after sustaining severe injuries from slipping on pooled water at their premises.
Resident Sues City Over Negligent Sidewalk Maintenance Leading to Injury
A resident from Palm Beach County has filed a lawsuit against the City of West Palm Beach following an injury sustained due to uneven sidewalk slabs while jogging.
Stetson Tops U.S. News Rankings for Advocacy, Legal Writing in 2025
The latest U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings are out, and Stetson Law remains at the head of the class in two key areas.
First District Court of Appeal Analyzes an Insured’s Post Loss Duties
Homeowners Choice Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Clark, 50 Fla. L. Weekly D648 (Fla. 1st DCA March 19, 2025) is an instructive, fact-intensive case identifying and analyzing an insured’s duties after loss, including providing prompt notice, repairing property, maintaining records and receipts and submitting an Actual Cash Value (ACV) estimate in a first party property action.
Bayer files hold petitions in two Roundup cases with U.S. Supreme Court, including one from Florida
Bayer, through its indirect subsidiary Monsanto, has filed two hold petitions with the U.S. Supreme Court in two cases involving its Roundup pesticide, including one from Florida.