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Florida Trend Recognizes 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys on ‘Notable Women Leaders in Law’ List
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Shareholders Iris Escarrá, Courtney M. Keller, and Marina Olman-Pal are recognized on this year’s list of Florida women leaders in law by Florida Trend.
Plaintiff (insurance company) sues Defendant (landlord) over negligence causing vehicular damage
Progressive Premier Insurance Company has initiated legal proceedings against Matthew Lanier Campbell over alleged negligence leading to vehicular damage caused by a fallen tree at a rental property in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Plaintiff Alleges Cybercriminals Misappropriated Funds Through Business Email Compromise
West Capital Lending files a lawsuit against unknown cybercriminals for defrauding them out of $538,380 through a sophisticated email scam.
Connecticut Resident Sues Florida Resort Over Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
Tracey Hart has filed a lawsuit against Beachcomber Hotel Owner LLC after contracting Legionnaires' disease during his stay at their Florida resort in March 2024.
Florida Resident Sues Popular Clearwater Beach Resort Over Negligence Leading to Slip-and-Fall Injury
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Shephard's Beach Resort after allegedly suffering significant injuries from a slip-and-fall incident at their nightclub premises.
Plaintiff Alleges Workers' Compensation Provider Blackballed Him Over Past Claim
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against FrankCrum Inc., accusing them of interfering with employment opportunities due to past workers' compensation claims.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against cosmetic clinic after botched surgery
Kenyetta White-Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Carlton Scroggins and Mia Aesthetics Clinic following severe complications from a breast augmentation procedure she underwent in May 2023.
Patient Alleges Defective Cervical Plate Caused Severe Injuries in Lawsuit Against Medical Device Companies
Megan Steigerwald has taken legal action against several medical device companies after suffering severe complications from an allegedly defective cervical plate implanted during surgery in March 2019.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against convenience store chain Circle K after injury
Laurie Lampert has filed a lawsuit against Circle K Stores for alleged negligence after sustaining injuries at one of their locations due to unsafe conditions.
Plaintiff alleges negligence by Pinellas County School Board after student's assault
A lawsuit has been filed against the Pinellas County School Board following an alleged assault on a student at Azalea Middle School.
Estate Sues Nursing Home for Negligence Leading to Wrongful Death
The Estate of Julia Voronovich has filed a lawsuit against Lexington Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LLC alleging negligence leading to wrongful death due to inadequate care provided during her stay at their facility in Florida.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Florida Condo Association Over Legionnaires' Disease
Cathleen Thro has filed a lawsuit against Anglers Cove Condominium Association in Florida after contracting Legionnaires' disease during her stay at their property due to alleged negligence in maintaining water systems.
Parents Sue Local Government Over Fatal Accident Involving Their Son
The grieving parents of Ethan Lawrence Weiser have filed a lawsuit against Pinellas County Board following their son's tragic death at a bus stop due to alleged negligence in road safety measures.
Ashley Horton alleges negligence against Sam's East over gas station injury
Ashley Horton has filed a lawsuit against Sam's East and an unnamed store manager after sustaining injuries from tripping at one of their gas stations in Clearwater.
Citizens Insurance CEO Cerio: 'Reforms brought the insurance market back from the brink'
Tim Cerio, CEO of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, informed the board on December 4, 2024, that legislative reforms have stabilized Florida’s property insurance market.
Submission and Registration Deadline Extended for the 2025 High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
The High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition is an event that provides high school students in Florida with a unique and enriching experience in the world of law and advocacy.
Moody, other AGs send warnings to robocall companies
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is part of a bipartisan task force warning four voice service providers that have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more customers.
Kenneth Levine Named Board Vice Chair of the Federation of Regulatory Counsel, Will Become Chairman and President in 2026
Kenneth Levine, chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Insurance Corporate & Regulatory Practice, has been named board vice chair of the Federation of Regulatory Counsel (FORC).
FSU College of Law Pioneering AI and Law Research
At Florida State University’s College of Law, faculty are at the forefront of groundbreaking research that explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and law, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by these emerging technologies.
Florida tort costs of nearly $6,000 per household expected to decline due to reforms, report predicts
Florida’s tort costs per household have ballooned to $5,768 per year, the third highest in the nation behind Delaware and Washington, D.C., based on 2022 data on lawsuit costs – the most recent numbers available.