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Court determines Skanska participated in 'traditional maritime activity' when barges hit Pensacola Bay Bridge
A federal court judge has found that project developer Skanska was operating appropriately during Hurricane Sally when its barges hit the Pensacola Bay Bridge, but damages for those it impacted have yet to be decided. -
Florida seeks dismissal of Norwegian Cruise Line lawsuit over 'vaccine passports'
In the legal battle over Florida’s ban on COVID-19 “vaccine passports,” the state’s attorneys have urged a federal judge to dismiss Norwegian Cruise Line’s lawsuit to overturn the state law. -
Florida test case in 3M military earplugs litigation dismissed with prejudice
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed with prejudice a test case involving allegations that service members’ use of 3M’s military earplugs resulted in hearing loss or tinnitus. -
Florida health officials sued by cruise lines that want proof of COVID vaccine
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - Cruise lines are suing the Florida surgeon general for preventing them from asking for COVID-19 vaccination documentation from passengers. -
Fla. federal judge stays lawsuit over hacked emails in NFL Concussion Litigation claims audit process
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A law firm’s legal action alleging numerous forms of wrongdoing, including the hacking and illegal procurement of protected emails, were committed by attorneys participating in and overseeing the NFL Concussion Litigation settlement has been stayed in a Florida federal court. -
Pediatric Healthcare Alliance to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit
Pediatric Healthcare Alliance to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit. -
Parents of transgender child file lawsuit so she can play girls sports
FORT LAUDERDALE -- The parents of a transgender minor are suing Florida's governor, along with others, for SB 1028, which will prevent their child from participating in female sports. -
Social media companies sue to overturn new Florida law that bans 'deplatforming'
Trade groups representing large social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter are suing Florida officials in federal court in a bid to overturn a new law that prohibits the companies from “deplatforming” political candidates. -
City of Miami faces suit over denying establishment of medical marijuana centers
MIAMI — The City of Miami is facing a lawsuit over its denial of the establishment and operation of two medical marijuana treatment centers. -
ACLU sues to have donation cap overturned, citing Free Speech concerns
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU) is suing Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee alleging that Senate Bill 1890 unconstitutionally abridges First Amendment freedoms. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig’s Tampa Office Adds Associate Andrea E. Nieto
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. has again expanded its Tampa office Labor & Employment Practice with the addition of Associate Andrea E. Nieto. -
Florida's 'vaccine passport' ban puts cruise line industry in troubled waters
The cruise line industry’s effort to emerge from a year-long COVID-19 closure remained adrift this month as cruise lines attempt to navigate conflicting directives from the state of Florida and federal health agency officials. -
Miami-Dade schools sued for not hiring people who have been arrested but never convicted
The Miami-Dade County Public School District was sued for allegedly discriminating against an employee for having an arrest record and no convictions. -
Delta Airlines sued after employees allegedly drop disabled woman, resulting in injuries and death
Delta Airlines faces a wrongful death accusation in federal court. -
Jacksonville officers brought to federal court for allegedly pinning man to the ground until he died
The City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and five law enforcement officers were accused in federal court of wrongfully killing a father of four after he was arrested at a convenience store. -
Christian woman's lawsuit says Amazon fired her for wanting Sundays off
Amazon wants to fight an employment discrimination lawsuit from Broward County in federal court. -
DeSantis sued for anti-riot bill; Multiple civil rights violations alleged
Florida Gov. Ronald DeSantis faces a federal lawsuit for his new anti-riot bill. -
Attorneys criticize anti-riot law: Law 'fails to protect peaceful protestors from felony prosecution'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing backlash for signing a bill that imposes stricter punishments on violent protest participants. -
City of Jacksonville and sheriff's office trying to shake off wrongful death lawsuit in federal court
The City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer Timothy James want to defend themselves against a complaint for damages in federal court. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Bridget Berry and Lauren Whetstone Receive Palm Beach Women in Leadership Awards
Bridget A. Berry and Lauren R. Whetstone, shareholders in the West Palm Beach office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., will be honored at the 37th Annual "Women in Leadership Awards” organized by the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation (EWPBF).