News from April 2022
Orange County lake sues to block mixed-use wetlands development
In a novel filing, Orange County water bodies are listed as plaintiffs in a lawsuit being litigated in the Orlando circuit court that alleges the developer of a 1,923-acre site is endangering Lake Mary Jane’s right to exist.
Attorney General Moody Continues Thin Line Tribute in Vero Beach
Attorney General Moody Continues Thin Line Tribute in Vero Beach.
Florida colleges urged to stand against state's new 'Stop WOKE Act'; Lawsuit contemplated
A civil liberties group is urging Florida colleges and universities to narrowly interpret or even defy a new state law that opponents say puts unconstitutional restraints on the academic freedom of professors.
Voting rights groups sue to overturn Florida's new congressional redistricting map
The League of Women Voters of Florida and other voting rights groups are suing to have the new congressional redistricting map signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week declared a violation of the state constitution.
1st Circuit JNC Notice of Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
1st Circuit JNC Notice of Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy.
Citizens groups challenge state Supreme Court to overturn Florida Power & Light rate hike
Several citizens groups are urging the Florida Supreme Court to overturn an electricity rate increase for Florida Power & Light (FPL) approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) in January.
Greenberg Traurig Bolsters its Florida IP Roster as Tech Companies Relocate and Expand to the State
Greenberg Traurig Bolsters its Florida IP Roster as Tech Companies Relocate and Expand to the State.
Pharmacist, defense attorneys spar over Walgreens prescriptions in Florida opioid trial
In a trial accusing Walgreens pharmacies of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, defense attorneys on April 26 attempted to undermine the testimony of a former professor of pharmacy, questioning his methodology in a study that alleged the pharmacies had ignored red flagged (suspicious prescription orders).
United States Attorney Announces Results Of Project Safe Neighborhoods Strategy
United States Attorney Announces Results Of Project Safe Neighborhoods Strategy.
Pharmacy expert in Florida trial tells court Walgreens failed to resolve suspicious opioid orders
A professor of pharmacy called as an expert witness by the State of Florida on April 25 told a jury that of the prescriptions he reviewed between 2007 and 2020, Walgreens Pharmacies failed to investigate and resolve 89.3 percent of the suspicious prescription opioid drug orders received.
Bradley’s Monica Wilson Dozier Named to UF Alumni Association’s “40 Gators Under 40”
Bradley’s Monica Wilson Dozier Named to UF Alumni Association’s “40 Gators Under 40”.
Opioid litigation tactics questioned as Florida Walgreens trial advances
As the state of Florida and Walgreens face off in a trial over liability issues in the opioid epidemic, tort reform supporters are raising questions about whether protracted litigation is the best way to deal with such a complex social problem.
Avoid Using Public Wi-Fi While Preparing Tax Returns to Protect Personal Information
Avoid Using Public Wi-Fi While Preparing Tax Returns to Protect Personal Information.
Appeals court orders dismissal of class action over Miami Dade College's online instruction
A Florida appeals court has rejected the basis of a class action lawsuit brought by a Miami Dade College (MDC) student who sought to recover mandatory student fees after the college switched to remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
$4 million malpractice verdict reversed over daughter's lifetime damages
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida appeals court reversed a $4 million wrongful death verdict after a plaintiff attorney urged jurors to consider the “long, long life” over which an alleged malpractice victim’s daughter would have to think about her father’s death.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Cross-Border Tax Practitioner Scott Bakal in Fort Lauderdale
Greenberg Traurig Adds Cross-Border Tax Practitioner Scott Bakal in Fort Lauderdale.
Opioid trial in Florida postponed as juror tests positive for COVID
The trial of Walgreens Pharmacies, accused of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, came to an abrupt halt on April 20 when it was disclosed a member of the jury had tested positive for the COVID virus.
Florida has cut trial court case backlog by nearly 30%, chief justice reports
Florida’s court system has reduced the backlog of trial court cases accumulated since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic by nearly 30% as the judiciary moves toward a “new normal,” the state’s chief justice said in an annual address this month.
DEA chief says Walgreens not stopping diversions, defense says DEA allows too much opioids
A former top officer with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a state-led lawsuit accusing Walgreens Pharmacy of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, said the company failed to adequately check the drugs it dispensed.
Russia Sanctions Update - Understanding Their Scope? on April 20, 2022
Russia Sanctions Update - Understanding Their Scope? on April 20, 2022.