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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Greenberg Traurig Advises WeWork International on Acquisition, Restructuring Across Latin America

By The Florida Record |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised WeWork International Limited and its affiliates in acquiring SoftBank Latin America's stake in a joint venture operating WeWork locations across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico.

13th Circuit Jnc Announces Interview Schedule for County Court Judicial Vacancies

By The Florida Record |
The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is pleased to announce that the following applicants will be interviewed for possible nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis for the positions of two County Court judicial openings.

AI Beyond FDA: Data Privacy, Policy Development and More on March 26, 2025

By The Florida Record |
Healthcare and privacy attorney Shannon Hartsfield will be speaking on a panel titled "AI Beyond FDA: Data Privacy, Policy Development and More," hosted by the Food & Drug Law Institute (FDLI).

U.S. Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against Aircraft Used by Nicolás Maduro Moros in Violation of U.S. Sanctions and Export Control Laws

By The Florida Record |
The United States filed a civil forfeiture complaint in the Southern District of Florida against a Dassault Falcon 900 EX aircraft, bearing tail number T7-ESPRT, which was smuggled from the United States under false pretenses and operated for the benefit of Nicolás Maduro Moros (Maduro) and his representatives in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (the Maduro Regime) in violation of U.S. sanctions and export control laws.

AG secures $4M, lifetime ban against moving broker enterprise

By Chris Dickerson |
The Consumer Protection Division of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has secured a lifetime ban and final judgments totaling more than $4 million settling ongoing litigation related to a moving brokerage scheme.

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Investigation into Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. for ESG and DEI Policies

By The Florida Record |
Attorney General James Uthmeier directed an investigation into proxy advisors Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) for potential misrepresentations related to their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) investing policies in violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and possible unlawful collusion in adopting and enforcing these policies in violation of the Florida Antitrust Act of 1980.

Foley Adds Four Attorneys in Miami, Expanding Litigation Capabilities

By The Florida Record |
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that it has significantly enhanced its national litigation offerings with the addition of a highly accomplished team of attorneys to its Miami office.

2025 FIBA Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Conference on March 24-27

By The Florida Record |
Financial Services attorneys Daniel Noste, Gabriel Caballero and Andres Fernandez will speak at the 2025 FIBA AML conference in Miami.

Court allows medical-malpractice lawsuit over Minor League Baseball player's death to move forward

By Michael Carroll |
A Florida court has rejected a bid to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the parents of a Minor League Baseball player who died of a heart condition even though a team doctor marked the player’s recent health evaluation as “normal.”

Attorney General James Uthmeier and FWC Announce Prison Sentences for Four Criminals Who Burglarized State Parks

By The Florida Record |
Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced prison sentences for four criminals connected to a string of state park burglaries. Attorney General Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution charged Chandler Parrish Ellison, Alyssa Michelle Brewer, Aaron Tyler Higgins, and Kayly Dawn Burns with racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, armed burglary, and other offenses related to burglarizing ranger stations in state parks from Central Florida and into South Georgia. Each defendant pled guilty.

In-House Counsel Name 49 Holland & Knight Attorneys Stand-Out Lawyers in Survey by Thomson Reuters

By The Florida Record |
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 49 attorneys have been named as Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers.

Dave & Buster’s sues Arcade Time for trademark infringement over ‘Eat Drink Play’ slogan

By Kyla Asbury |
MIAMI — Dave & Buster’s has filed a lawsuit against Arcade Time USA LLC, accusing the company of trademark infringement for using a similar slogan in connection with its entertainment and restaurant services.

17th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy

By The Florida Record |
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit has nominated the following individuals for appointment to the Broward Circuit Court for the vacancy resulting from the retirement of Chief Circuit Court Judge Jack Tuter.

Greenberg Traurig Advises OPKO Health in Negotiating $225 Million Asset Sale to Labcorp

By The Florida Record |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised OPKO Health Inc., a Miami-based multinational biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company, in negotiating an agreement to sell select assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, BioReference Health, to Labcorp.

TikTok faces another class-action lawsuit over alleged illegal data collection from children

By Kyla Asbury |
FORT LAUDERDALE — Another class action lawsuit has been filed against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, alleging that the social media giant illegally collects and sells personal data from millions of minor children without parental consent.

Nicholas Travis and Mykal Hill Secure Dismissal with Prejudice of Property Coverage Dispute in Florida

By The Florida Record |
In a property insurance coverage dispute, our client, the insurer of the property, was sued by the property owner for the alleged failure to fully indemnify the owner for damage to the property.

Local Resident Sues Major Retailer and Property Manager Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries

By Florida Record |
A lawsuit has been filed by Tasha Williams against Holiday CVS and GDP Pinellas Park following an accident that allegedly occurred due to unsafe conditions on their premises.

Job Applicant Sues Business Owner Over Dog Attack During Interview

By Florida Record |
A job interview turned traumatic when Jake Strober was attacked by a dog at Clix Flow's premises in Delray Beach last year.

Roofing Companies Accused of Negligence After Homeowner Suffers Severe Injury

By Florida Record |
Josephine Thomas has taken legal action against two roofing companies after sustaining severe injuries from an accident at her home during roof repairs.

Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Housing Foundation Over Sidewalk Fall

By Florida Record |
A resident has taken legal action against a housing foundation following an injury sustained from a fall on their property due to alleged negligence.