County of Miami-Dade (FL)
Recent News About County of Miami-Dade (FL)
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Florida Appeal Court upholds lower court ruling in garage mugging attack
MIAMI – Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling that 50 State Security Service, Inc. was not liable for the mugging suffered by a woman in a parking garage. -
Florida district court backs City of Miami in wrongful termination lawsuit
MIAMI – Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision of the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court to reject a wrongful termination suit filed by a former City of Miami employee. -
Loews Miami Beach Hotel not negligent in guest's drowning death, Florida district court says
MIAMI – Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal upheld the earlier decision of a trial court that found a Miami Beach hotel was not liable for the drowning death of a guest in the hotel’s swimming pool. -
Appellate court reverses decision that vacated judgment for Moon in contract dispute case
MIAMI – The Third District Court of Appeal has reversed a trial court's order that granted a motion to vacate default in a contract dispute between two companies. -
Third District court rules it doesn't have jurisdiction in American Medical Systems case
MIAMI – The Third District Court of Appeal has decided to dismiss a petition on the grounds the petitioners have not proven that they were caused irreparable harm. -
Appeals panel rules Miami-Dade County official cannot be forced to testify
MIAMI — A state appeals panel granted Miami-Dade County’s wish to exempt a county official from forcing to testify in a worker compensation case. -
Appeals court won't reopen dispute over Coral Gables land valuation
MIAMI — A state appeals panel has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in a consolidated case concerning property tax assessments. -
Appeals court: Judge correct in resolving property transaction dispute
MIAMI — A state appeals court determined Dec. 4 that a trial court acted properly while adjudicating a disputed property transaction. -
Lower court applied incorrect standard in transfer of case, Florida appeals court rules
MIAMI — In its second review of a case between a Naples real estate agency and an audio-video installation company, a Florida appeals court has reversed a lower court's transfer of the case to Collier County, stating the lower court applied an incorrect standard. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig Recognized for Pro Bono Work by Pérez Art Museum Miami
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. was recognized for its pro bono work by the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) at the museum’s 12th annual Corporate Luncheon on Oct. 23. -
Florida NFIB director: Despite issues, 'still seeing evidence of a red-hot economy'
In a recent survey by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, Florida’s lawsuit climate was ranked at 46th worst, but despite the dismal assessment, the National Federation of Independent Business is optimistic about the state and its future. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: Southern District of Florida Charges 30 Individuals Responsible for $86 Million in Fraudulent Billing as Part of Healthcare Fraud Takedown
The charges announced involve schemes alleged to have billed Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies for medically unnecessary services, such as home health, prescriptions drugs, durable medical equipment and addiction treatment services. -
North Miami attorney, former Miami-Dade Commission aide suspended following heroin arrest
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — North Miami attorney and former Miami-Dade Commission staffer Alexander Charles Annunziato has been suspended following an Aug. 1 Florida Supreme Court order over his arrest on drug charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 19
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on Aug. 19 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Citibank NA vs Alvin George Bullard on Aug. 19
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Citibank NA against Alvin George Bullard on Aug. 19. -
Judge dismisses bid by mother of disabled student to require Miami-Dade schools to hire paraprofessional
MIAMI — A lawsuit filed by the mother of a disabled middle school student alleging the School Board of Miami-Dade County refuses to assign her son a paraprofessional has been dismissed by a federal judge who ruled she did not follow the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) "mandatory administrative process." -
AOB law in effect should lower insurance premiums in Sunshine State, reformer predicts
TALLAHASSEE — Consumers statewide should finally see an end to rising insurance premiums because of a new law that took effect July 1. -
Federal judge says Miami-Dade County didn't discriminate when forcing retired judge to take pay cut for part-time work
A federal judge recently ruled that Flora Seff, a former Miami-Dade County judge and former assistant state's attorney, failed to show an age discrimination claim relating to Miami-Dade County's retiree rehiring policy that caused a reduction in her six-figure salary as a part-time worker. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Chelsea Koff and Andrew Sharpe Receive Up & Comers Awards from South Florida Business & Wealth
Chelsea Koff and Andrew C. Sharpe, associates at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., have been recognized as 2019 Up & Comers in the Law category by South Florida Business & Wealth (SFBW). -
Fort Lauderdale says it has no intention of filing suit against fossil fuel companies over climate change
Efforts by environmental groups to encourage Florida cities and counties to sue fossil fuel companies appear to be foundering as one city lobbied says it has no intention of filing one.