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Holland & Knight Advises The Apollo Group on Growth Investment from Oaktree Capital
Holland & Knight advised The Apollo Group, the leading provider of full-service hospitality management services to the cruise industry, on a significant growth investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. The deal was announced on January 7.
Titusville environmental group wants appeals court to rethink its rejection of clean-water charter amendment
A Titusville environmental group has filed a motion for a rehearing in the wake of the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal’s ruling that a city charter amendment can’t be enforced because state law bars the granting rights to bodies of water.
Holland & Knight Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
For the 10th consecutive year, Holland & Knight earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
AG Moody Announces Promising Progress in Fight to End Opioid Crisis in Florida and Commends Law Enforcement Efforts to Save Lives
Attorney General Ashley Moody and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass today in Lake County released the latest Florida Medical Examiners Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons Report, showing a drastic drop in opioid-related deaths and a promising trend.
Plaintiff Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Property Manager Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Rocio Vicente has taken legal action against Starwood Capital Group Holdings following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at Wellington Apartments due to unsafe conditions.
Homeowner Alleges Negligence Against Construction Company After Job Site Injury
Nicholas J. Kugler has filed a lawsuit against J&J Exteriors Holding Inc., claiming negligence after being injured at a construction site managed by them in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Inland Residential Real Estate Services of discrimination
Kasi N. Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against Inland Residential Real Estate Services alleging racial and disability discrimination during her employment as a Leasing Consultant and Social Community Ambassador.
Greenberg Traurig Prevails for Telecommunications, Big Tech Companies in Lawsuit Setting Precedent for Sovereign Submerged Lands in Florida
A team of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. litigators prevailed on behalf of GlobeNet Cabos Submarinos America, Inc., Caribbean Crossing, LTD, and several big tech companies in a Palm Beach County Circuit Court case that sets a precedent for future cases involving sovereign submerged lands in Florida.
Lawdragon Inducts Shook Environmental Partner to Hall of Fame
Shook Partner John Barkett has been inducted into the 2025 Lawdragon Hall of Fame.
Craig E. Rothburd P.a. To Receive Commendation for Pro Bono Work
Craig E. Rothburd, P.A.— a Tampa-based law firm that has made pro bono service an integral part of the firm’s ethos — will receive the 2025 Law Firm Commendation from Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz at the annual Pro Bono Awards ceremony Jan. 16 at the Supreme Court of Florida.
Moody supports Trump’s planned immigration policies
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is supporting President-Elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Rusty Melges Joins ULI 2025 Leadership Institute Cohort
Nelson Mullins Boca Raton partner Rusty Melges was selected for the Urban Land Institute’s 2025 Leadership Institute Cohort.
Tampa Mergers & Acquisitions Happy Hour on January 14, 2025
GT Tampa will be hosting it's second Mergers & Acquisitions Happy Hour. This will provide an excellent opportunity for GT Shareholders along with Associates to engage and network with private equity firms, corporate executives, and investors representing a variety of Tampa Bay industries.
Mcdermott’s Cocktail Reception at Crefc Miami 2025 on January 12
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Applicants sought for nonattorney vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners
Nonattorney of the public are invited to volunteer to be considered for nomination for one vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.
Federal lawsuit challenges Newsmax over telemarketing violations
WEST PALM BEACH — A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that Newsmax Media, a cable news and political opinion company, violated federal telemarketing laws by placing unsolicited calls and text messages to individuals on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Delray Beach Restaurant Faces Negligence Lawsuit After Customer Assault
A lawsuit has been filed against multiple parties associated with a Delray Beach pizza restaurant following an alleged assault incident involving an unruly patron named Leonard Tamar Williams.
Dog Owner Accused of Negligence After Vicious Attack Leaves Pedestrian Injured
A legal dispute has arisen following a brutal dog attack in Palm Beach County that left Guerline Alexis severely injured after being bitten by Vercosa Lesli's dog last December.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Boca Raton Entertainment Venue Following Injury
Marc Power has filed a lawsuit against Frozen Fun LLC for negligence after sustaining injuries at their Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center venue in August 2024.
Plaintiffs Allege JDRC Managed Services Failed to Pay Overtime Wages
Four former assistant managers have filed a lawsuit against JDRC Managed Services alleging unpaid overtime wages under FLSA violations.