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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Ag Moodys Statewide Prosecutors Charge Couple Operating Massive Human Trafficking Ring

By The Florida Record |
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a Florida couple with human trafficking, RICO, sexual battery, money laundering and other serious counts for operating a massive trafficking ring.

Greenberg Traurig Continues to Expand Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice

By The Florida Record |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Rinaldo Martinez as of counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.

Greenberg Traurig Shareholders to Speak at SIFMA 2024 C&L Seminar

By The Florida Record |
Two Greenberg Traurig, P.A. shareholders speak at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) 2024 Compliance & Legal (C&L) Annual Seminar to be held March 17-20 in Orlando.

Alumna, USF President Rhea Law to Speak at Spring Commencement

By The Florida Record |
Reflecting Stetson Law’s deep ties to higher education institutions throughout the region, Rhea F. Law, University of South Florida president and CEO, will deliver the college of law’s commencement address on May 18, 2024.

Beyond Borders and Bytes: Understanding the Global Landscape of Technology and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry on March 21, 2024

By The Florida Record |
Wendy Venoit will speak on the panel “Beyond Borders and Bytes: Understanding the Global Landscape of Technology and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry” at the 2024 American Arbitration Association Construction Conference.

The Use of Trusts in Government Benefits Planning on March 19, 2024

By The Florida Record |
Howard Krooks will present “The Use of Trusts in Government Benefits Planning” at the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami Workshop and Dinner Meeting.

Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions

Lawsuit wants tequila in margarita-flavored hard seltzers

By Legal Newsline |
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - Drinkers expect tequila in their hard seltzers if they are labeled as margarita-flavored, a new class action lawsuit says.

Autism plaintiffs rejected from Florida Lockheed Martin toxic tort

By John O'Brien |
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Autism is among the disorders that lawyers can't prove to be caused by a Florida Lockheed Martin plant.

Holland & Knight Represents Luther Burbank Corporation in Merger with WaFd Inc.

By The Florida Record |
Holland & Knight advised Luther Burbank Corporation (formerly Nasdaq: LBC), the bank holding company for Luther Burbank Savings, in its merger with WaFd Inc. (f/k/a Washington Federal Inc.) (Nasdaq: WAFD).

MSC Cruise passenger says server sexually assaulted her

By Florida Record |
A woman says she was sexually assaulted by a server on an MSC Cruise.

Lawsuit: Miles Morales Halloween costume overheated, burned child

By Legal Newsline |
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman says her son was burned when the battery pack in his Miles Morales Halloween costume overheated.

11th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy

By The Florida Record |
The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the resignation of County Court Judge Carlos Gamez.

Woman sues United after she's injured by fellow passenger exiting plane

By Chris Dickerson |
A Riviera Beach woman has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines claiming she was injured by a fellow passenger who was rushing to get off of the airplane.

Litigation financing transparency bill fails to pass Florida Legislature

By Michael Carroll |
Tort reform supporters are expressing disappointment over the failure of the Florida Legislature to pass a bill that would have shed more light on third-party litigation financing agreements and their potential relationships with foreign entities.

Lawsuit: Bus driver scratching his hands was wrongly charged with child abuse

By Legal Newsline |
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man charged with felony child abuse because beach-goers thought he was touching himself when he says he was actually just scratching his hand is suing the town that arrested him.

Lawsuit alleges stabbing in Spanish class

By Legal Newsline |
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The parents of a student allegedly stabbed in the hand with a pencil during Spanish class are suing the alleged assailant and his school.

Attorney General Moody Praises Lawmakers Passing Measures Strengthen Public Safety

By The Florida Record |
As the 2024 Florida Legislative Session comes to an end, Attorney General Ashley Moody is praising lawmakers for passing several measures to enhance public safety.

2nd Circuit Jnc Announces Application Deadline and Interview Dates for County Court Judicial Vacancy

By The Florida Record |
As a result of the resignation of Judge Kenneth Hosford, there is a vacancy on the Liberty County Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with highly qualified nominees for these vacancies by no later than Tues., April 16, 2024.

Greenberg Traurig’s Seth J. Entin Speaks at IBA’s 29th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference

By The Florida Record |
Seth J. Entin, shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Tax Practice, spoke at the International Bar Association (IBA)’s 29th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference, March 4 in London.