News from December 2016
Former employee alleges health plan sponsor violated law
TAMPA — A Florida woman is suing a a health plan sponsor, alleging violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Clinical research company accsues Canadian competitor of copyright infringement
ORLANDO — A Canadian clinical research company that does business in Orange County, Florida, is suing a Canadian competitor that also has offices in Florida, alleging copyright infringement.
Beneficiary alleges Prudential breached contract
FORT MYERS — A Lee County man is suing Prudential Insurance, alleging breach of contract.
Customer accuses vehicle dealer of fraud
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County woman is suing a Deerfield Beach vehicle dealer, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Broward County consumer alleges reporting agency violated law
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County man is suing a consumer reporting agency and a Florida resort, alleging breach of contract.
Lee County worker alleges employer failed to pay overtime
FORT MYERS — A Lee County man is suing a Cape Coral business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Senior citizen accuses Florida credit company of fraud
FORT MYERS — A Lee County senior citizen is suing Florida credit company, alleging it obtained profit through unfair or deceptive trade or commerce.
Employee accuses vehicle hauler of not paying overtime
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Florida man is suing a Fort Lauderdale vehicle hauling business, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers compensation acts.
California artwork business accuses competitor of copyright infringement
MIAMI — A California artwork business is suing a competitor, alleging copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Consumer accuses Michigan business of phone harassment violations
MIAMI — A Florida man is suing a Michigan business, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection and violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Cayman legal students attend biannual Florida law clinic
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Law students from Truman Bodden Law School took part in a Caribbean Law Clinic last month at Nova South Eastern Law School in Fort Lauderdale.
Best Lawyers group names two ARHMF attorneys to 2017 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ list
CORAL GABLES, Florida – Two lawyers from Coral Gables law firm Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP are recognized as “Lawyers of the Year” for 2017.
Professor says quality appointments key for next Constitution Revision Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Interest in serving on the Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) for the 2017-2018 term is ramping up, and Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Jorge Labarga already has 32 applicants for the 15 members he can choose for the 37-member commission.
Edward O'Sheehan selected as Florida Army National Guard's top military attorney
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – Shutts & Bowen attorney Edward O'Sheehan has been selected as the Florida Army National Guard's top military attorney.
Gawker settles with Hulk Hogan; Denton possibly preparing to sue Thiel
The four-year war between Gawker Media and Hulk Hogan has come to an end after the media company offered a settlement agreement with the former WWE star. However, the fight between PayPal founder Peter Thiel and Gawker founder Nick Denton appears to be far from over.
Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio welcomes daughter of two founders
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – A Jacksonville law firm has opened its doors to the next generation to infuse fresh blood into the company.
Lawyer who lost case following bathroom break wins appeal
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – A Florida lawyer has won an appeal after being barred from arguing a motion by a Palm Beach County judge.
Hearing-impaired man sues Florida agency for barring him from taking CDL test
MIAMI – A hearing-impaired man is suing the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for not allowing him to take a test in order to receive a commercial driver's license.
Design of law firms changes nationwide
MIAMI -- The law firm of the future likely will look different from the office aesthetics of today, according to one designer.
Florida, Houston schools part of emerging higher education trademark dispute trend
Two similar cases with very different results in Florida and Texas are part of an uptick in institutions of higher education getting into legal battles over trademark violations.