News from April 2019
State high court: Florida Power & Light can charge consumers for environmental work at Turkey Point plant
The Florida Supreme Court ruled April 25 that it was legal for an electrical utility company to impose fees on customers in order to recover costs for work done to reduce the environmental damage caused by the company’s Turkey Point Power Plant.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Ranked Among Nation's Top Law Firms by Chambers USA
Holland & Knight has been named one of the nation's premier law firms, earning top rankings in multiple practice areas and markets in 2019 from Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Universal Diversified to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Universal Diversified Enterprises, Inc. and Universal Diversified Solutions LLC, Miami-based sheet metal fabrication and installation companies, have agreed to pay $30,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Chambers USA 2019 Ranks 94 Bradley Attorneys and 27 Practice Areas
Bradley is pleased to announce that 94 attorneys and 27 practice areas at the firm have been highly ranked in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA, the prestigious, independent legal industry referral guide.
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: BACK THE BLUE ALERT: Attorney General Moody Recognizes Largo Police Officer
Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a Back the Blue Award to Largo Police Officer Jonathon DePierre for his heroic efforts during a water rescue.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Florida Landscaping Company to Pay $44,280 in Back Wages for Overtime Violations After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Competitive Edge Group Inc. – operating as Competitive Edge Landscaping and based in Longwood, Florida – will pay $44,280 in back wages to 75 employees for violating the overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
April 22: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for auto negligence cases
The following auto negligence-related cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on April 22
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on April 22 in the suits below:
April 22: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for contracts and indebtedness cases
The following contracts and indebtedness-related cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 22: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for negligence cases
The following negligence-related cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 22: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for malpractice cases
The following malpractice-related cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 22: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for malpractice - medical cases
The following malpractice - medical-related cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Defense paints picture of woman smoking not from nicotine addiction, but loneliness
FORT LAUDERDALE – Defense attorneys on Monday sought to portray plaintiff Karla Zingaro as a lonely woman who took to smoking because she enjoyed it and to help her deal with personal and family problems, not because of nicotine addiction as plaintiff attorneys contend.
At Univ. of Colorado, climate change plaintiffs present their side; Energy industry says event was 'one-sided'
BOULDER, Colo. (Legal Newsline) – “This has nothing to do with national climate policy.”
Case activity for Thomas Venetucci vs Jr Davis Construction Company on April 26
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thomas Venetucci and Sasha Gonzalez against Jr Davis Construction Company and Surrey Homes LLC on April 26:
Case activity for Tashiekca Barnes vs Orlando Health Inc. on April 26
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tashiekca Barnes against Orlando Health Inc. and Alexander Reuben on April 26:
Court activity on April 25: Bobby L Williams vs Crystal M Hatley
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bobby L Williams against Crystal M Hatley and Tony A Hatley on April 25: 'Civil Cover Sheet'
Case activity for Bank of America Na vs Christian G Drehsen on April 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of America Na and Christian G Drehsen against Christian G Drehsen and Susan M Drehsen on April 25:
Case activity for American Builders and Contractors Supply Co. vs Andrew Garbin on April 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Builders and Contractors Supply Co. against Andrew Garbin, Hungry Roofers Inc. and John A Longenecker on April 25:
Case activity for Lydia Mcintosh vs Hilton Grand Vacations Club LLC on April 26
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lydia Mcintosh and Clayton Mcintosh against Hilton Grand Vacations Club LLC on April 26: