News from July 2016
Hialeah street vendors denied law change
HIALEAH – A challenge to the street vendor law in Hialeah has been denied by the Florida Supreme Court.
Rillstone: Young attorneys should consider value they bring to the firm, clients
TALLAHASSEE – Up-and-coming attorneys need to ask themselves a serious question as they focus on what their career will be, a Tallahassee attorney recently named to the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list said during a recent interview.
Bondi under fire for open government laws in wake of Orlando nightclub shooting
ORLANDO – Florida’s attorney general has come under fire for her perceived lack of support of the state’s Sunshine Law.
S.A.S. Jean Cassegrain, Longchamp USA Inc. file suit claiming trademark infringement
MIAMI – A manufacturer of bags and wallets and its distributor have filed a suit against several online domain names alleging the sale of counterfeit goods.
SKO Brenner American Inc. accused of misrepresentation in debt collection
MIAMI – A Broward County man claims a debt collector tried to collect an alleged debt even though it had an expired license.
Celebrity Eclipse passenger alleges she was injured being transported to room
MIAMI – A passenger who was injured on a cruise ship alleges she was dropped by the ship's employee, causing further injury.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Saddle Creek Corp.
TAMPA – A man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by a Lakeland company after requesting leave to care for his wife.
Gucci America claims counterfeit goods are being sold online
MIAMI – A New York-based boutique operator alleges counterfeit versions of its products are being sold online.
Principal Life Insurance Co. accused of wrongful terminate of benefits
MIAMI – A woman has filed suit against an Indiana-based insurance company seeking reinstatement of her disability benefits.
Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC accused of harassment in alleged debt collection
TAMPA – A Polk County consumer has filed suit against a debt collector alleging harassment.
S&B Auto Transport facing suit from former dispatcher for allegedly unpaid wages
MIAMI – A Broward County man who worked as a dispatcher has filed a suit against his former employer alleging he was not paid overtime wages.
Karlinsky: Assignment of benefits bills not approved in session, still a 'major issue'
ORLANDO – Fred Karlinsky, co-chair of the insurance regulatory and transactions practice at Greenberg Traurig, discussed noteworthy insurance-related measures before the legislature as part of his presentation at the recent Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund’s (FHCF) annual Participating Insurers Workshop.
State attorney race heats up with first forum held
FLEMING ISLAND – The first candidate forum for Florida’s state attorney election heated up with Melissa Nelson focusing the discussion on change for the office.
Labor and employment attorney Zinober named in Lawdragon Hall of Fame
FORT LAUDERDALE – Greenberg Traurig labor attorney Peter W. Zinober was recognized by Human Resource Executive, Lawdragon, and named into the Hall of Fame, which is the publication’s highest honor, in June.
Woman alleges Medicredit Inc. keeps calling for a debt owed by another person
MIAMI – A Broward County woman alleges a Missouri debt collector called her repeatedly to collect a debt owed by another person.
Woman files suit after breaking leg on ship
MIAMI – A cruise passenger alleges the ship's staff did not provide her appropriate medical care after she broke her leg.
Elf Cocoon files suit over use of Teslar mark in watches by Miami company
MIAMI – A Miami watch company is facing accusations from another watch maker that is continues to use a trademark without permission.
Passenger alleges he was injured in fall on ramp on cruise ship
MIAMI – A Michigan resident alleges he was injured while on a cruise on the Norwegian Sun.
Suit filed against Waveguide Communications Inc. for allegedly unpaid wages
MIAMI – A Broward County man alleges he wasn't properly paid for all his hours worked by his employers.
Frutera Del Litoral USA alleged to owe more than $200,000 for produce
MIAMI – A Miami business is accused of not paying for delivered produce.