News from September 2018
Visitor alleges Indian Rocks Beach condo's negligence led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A visitor is suing an Indian Rocks Beach condo association, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Federal judge denies requests for summary judgment in dispute over use of trademark in promoting music festivals
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently denied requests for summary judgment requested by two entertainment companies concerning a dispute over the use of a trademark to promote music events.
Orlando property owner seeks insurance coverage for hurricane damages
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Film director alleges false online statements ruined his reputation
ORLANDO — A film director is suing a couple, alleging defamation.
Toyota driver alleges truck caused intersection collision
ORLANDO — A Volusia County man is suing a trucking company, alleging negligent entrustment of a vehicle.
High court repeals recent ethics panel amendments regarding confidentiality of court documents
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court repealed two recent amendments to the body of rules of the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC), the state’s top judicial disciplinary agency.
GREENBURG & TRAURIG: 13 Greenberg Traurig West Palm Beach Attorneys Selected as “Top Lawyers” 2018 by Palm Beach Illustrated
Palm Beach Illustrated magazine has selected 13 lawyers from the West Palm Beach office of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. for inclusion in its list of “Top Lawyers” 2018.
SAUL EWING ARNSTEIN & LEHR: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr further strengthens its labor & employment practice with addition of Antoinette Theodossakos
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP today announced that Antoinette Theodossakos has joined the firm as counsel in the Labor & Employment Practice.
LAW OFFICE OF PETER M. FEAMAN: Healthcare Billing Fraud in Florida Damages Business Relationships
Business fraud can take on a variety of different forms, but often occurs when business’s are scammed by customers and counterfeiters.
Success Academy teacher can move ahead with breach of contract claim
FORT MYERS — A former Success Academy teacher will be allowed to move forward with a breach of contract claim against the School District of Lee County, the superintendent, chief human resources officer and school principal.
Jacksonville fire safety inspector accused of falsifying records loses discrimination lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE — A fire safety inspector who was accused of falsifying records loses an unrelated discrimination lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville.
Federal court dismisses discrimination complaint against U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
TAMPA - A federal court has dismissed charges filed against the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for alleged discrimination.
German and American eyewear companies' dispute heads to court
A failed distribution agreement has prompted a legal fight between two eyewear manufacturers.
Suspended Hollywood attorney disbarred and sanctioned
The Florida Supreme Court disbarred Hollywood attorney Marquista Alexandria Shipman for allegedly failing to represent clients in foreclosure.
West Hill Farms legal fight with GeoStar moves to Florida
West Hill Farms' case attempting to recoup money lost in an investment scheme will move to Florida, a federal judge ruled.
Coconut Grove attorney faces suspension for selling judgment without client's permission
The Florida Supreme Court recommended suspension of Coconut Grove attorney Larry Joseph McGuinness over allegations he sold a client's judgment to a third party.
Federal judge dismisses former U.S. figure skating coach's lawsuit over suspension
Suspended former U.S. figure skating coach Richard Callaghan lost his bid to lift a suspension from participating in Olympic activities.
Former circuit judge will be publicly reprimanded
Jacksonville attorney and former judge Mark Hulsey III faces a public reprimand over allegations of improper campaigning.
Jensen Beach attorney voluntarily disbarred following alleged trust account issues
Jensen Beach attorney Jean Laws-Scott faces voluntarily disbarment following a pending disciplinary matter involving her trust account.
North Miami Beach attorney suspended over alleged misconduct during his divorce
The Florida Supreme Court suspended North Miami Beach attorney Madsen Marcellus Jr. over allegations arising from his 2010 divorce.