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Bradford County Sheriff endorses Moody for Florida AG
STARKE — Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith is among an overwhelming majority of sheriffs in Florida endorsing Republican Ashley Moody's bid for state Attorney General. -
Florida to receive $8.2 million as part of proposed Uber data breach settlement
TALLAHASSE – Attorney General Pam Bondi recently said a $148 million settlement has been reached with Uber Technologies regarding violations of the state's Information Protection Act (FIPA) and other related laws related to data breaches. -
In latest AG poll, GOP's Moody ahead of rival Shaw, 46-44
Republican candidate Ashley Moody is still besting her Democratic component Sean Shaw in the highly anticipated Attorney General race, the latest census from the St. Pete Polls reveals. -
Billionaire mega-donor Steyer picks favorite AG hopefuls; More global warming cases possible
Democrat challengers aspiring to become the top lawyers in their states have received financial boosts from Tom Steyer, a billionaire investor and environmental activist who some feel is a driving force behind the recent string of climate change lawsuits struggling to persuade judges to punish the energy industry. -
In state AG race, Moody leads Shaw by slim margin, report says
TALLAHASSEE - The race for state attorney general is shaping up as a tight one with Republican Ashley Moody ahead by a few points over Democrat Sean Shaw. -
Republican group calls Shaw's remarks on role of AG 'reckless and irresponsible'
TALLAHASSEE - Remarks made by the newly elected Democrat nominee for attorney general on the role the state's chief law enforcer can play were "reckless and irresponsible," according to the Republican Attorneys General Association. -
Manufacturers, distributors of opioids ordered to reply to state complaint within weeks
DADE CITY - Manufacturers and distributors of opioids have until next month to reply to a complaint filed by Florida that blames them, at least in part, for the epidemic of overdoses and deaths sweeping the state and country. -
Consumer attorney: Senior scams in state 'more prevalent' and 'more sophisticated'
TALLAHASSEE – Experts say that scams that target elderly residents of Florida have become more frequent in recent years. -
Florida residents with felony convictions seek return of voting rights
TALLAHASSEE – After felons in Florida have served their time, they are prohibited from voting in elections and their only hope to have the right restored is to seek clemency from the governor, a process that some view as unfair and antiquated. -
Attorney: Price gouging seen during Hurricane Irma 'very common'
TALLAHASSEE – Following Hurricane Irma, some companies are alleged to have illegally inflated prices of items that are non-negotiable when it comes to preparing for a massive storm. -
Boca Raton attorney agrees to permanent disbarment
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New state AG opioid lawsuits show diverging strategies, outside counsel pay scales
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The latest wave of state lawsuits over the opioid crisis illustrates sharp differences emerging in how governments litigate these cases, both in whom they choose to sue and whether private lawyers stand to get a piece of the action. -
Free speech, right to privacy collide in NRA suit against state's gun laws, attorney says
TALLAHASSEE – In the legal battle involving the National Rifle Association and Gov. Rick Scott's new gun laws, another complication has transpired that may force the NRA to name two young adults in its lawsuit. -
Imprisoned Boca Raton attorney suspended after guilty plea in federal fraud case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Boca Raton attorney Jason Steven Dalley has been suspended until further order following a March 6 Florida Supreme Court order and his guilty plea to felony mail fraud, wire fraud and health care fraud charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Florida AG aware of pelvic mesh allegations, currently reviewing
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is reviewing allegations that lawyers, lenders and doctors may have been involved in a scheme that led to women being enticed into corrective pelvic mesh implant surgery. -
Florida attorney general kicks off 2018 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
TALLAHASSEE – The 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run, which benefits the Special Olympics, was kicked off April 5 by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to a release from Bondi’s office. -
Boca Raton attorney voluntarily disbarred following guilty plea in patient brokering scheme
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Boca Raton attorney Steven Ernest Slootsky has been voluntarily disbarred following a Jan. 4 Florida Supreme Court order after his guilty plea in a patient brokering scheme, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Benefits for borrowers cited from multistate PHH Mortgage settlement
This month's announced $45 million multistate settlement, which included Florida, with New Jersey-based PHH Mortgage Corporation will benefit certain borrowers who faced foreclosure and current borrowers as well, a Florida attorney general spokesman said during a recent interview. -
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Florida judge tells R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to keep paying state for tobacco settlement
A spokesman for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. remained mum in the face of a recent court setback after a Florida judge ordered the tobacco company to continue paying the state millions of dollars annually to offset medical costs caused by smoking despite R.J. Reynolds' selling off several of its best-known cigarette brands to a British firm. -
Fort Lauderdale attorney agrees to disbarment following patient brokering arrest
Fort Lauderdale attorney Mark Mayer Spatz has agreed to his own disbarment following an Oct. 26 Florida Supreme Court order after his arrest in September for alleged involvement in a patient brokering scheme.