News from 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.
St. Petersburg attorney suspended for alleged pattern of misconduct
St. Petersburg attorney Mark P. Stopa has been indefinitely suspended over accusations of settling cases without the consent of clients.
Miami attorney disbarred following 2013 federal wire fraud conviction
The Florida Supreme Court disbarred Miami attorney Rafael Ubieta, who is serving a sentence for wire fraud, on Aug. 31.
St. Petersburg attorney faces disbarment for withdrawing $1.5 million in fees without client's permission
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – St. Petersburg attorney Jay Snyder faces voluntary and permanent disbarment following a Aug. 16 Florida Supreme Court order in advance of pending disciplinary matters, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Key Biscayne attorney reprimanded for allegedly communicating with another attorney's clients
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Key Biscayne attorney Salina Jivani has been publicly reprimanded following an Aug. 2 Florida Supreme Court order over alleged inappropriate contact with another attorney's clients, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
North Miami attorney faces suspension over alleged trust account issues
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – North Miami attorney Liana Martinez faces suspension following an Aug. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations involving her trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Pembroke Pines attorney agrees to public reprimand after missing eviction mediation
Pembroke Pines attorney Donovan Lloyd Parker faces a public reprimand over his alleged mishandling of an eviction case, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar.