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News published on Florida Record in August 2022

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News from August 2022


Eliot Pedrosa appointed to Florida Supreme Court's judicial management council

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Eliot Pedrosa appointed to Florida Supreme Court's judicial management council.

Military officers injured by the COVID shot demand Congress investigate DOD vaccine requirement

By Juliette Fairley |
Several active duty military officers who have injuries as a result of the COVID vaccine are demanding that Congress investigate.

Judge stops 3M's plan to handle massive earplug litigation

By Daniel Fisher |
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A bankruptcy judge shot down 3M’s attempt to halt litigation over its Combat Arms military earplugs, saying a generous funding agreement between 3M and its bankrupt Aearo unit eliminated any risk creditors – including some 290,000 earplug claimants – would suffer from an unfair distribution of assets if the lawsuits proceed.

Notice of Meeting of the Twelfth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

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Notice of Meeting of the Twelfth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.

Reed Smith ‘highly recommended’ by Latin Lawyer 250

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Reed Smith ‘highly recommended’ by Latin Lawyer 250.

Judge rejects workforce training provisions of 'Stop WOKE Act'

By Michael Carroll |
Comparing Florida’s approach to First Amendment issues to a parallel dimension portrayed in the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” a Florida federal judge has granted an injunction against provisions of the “Stop WOKE Act” that restrict workforce diversity training.

Firefighters fired over penises drawn on Black colleague's family pictures lose lawsuit

By Daniel Fisher |
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - Firefighters who lost their jobs and sued the City of Miami and its fire chief for allegedly linking two events - penises drawn on a Black colleague's family photos and the later placement of a string resembling a noose on one of the pictures - had no case, an appeals court ruled, citing the absolute immunity afforded government officials for actions taken “within the scope of their duties.”

International Bar Association Appoints Shook Of Counsel as U.S. National Representative

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International Bar Association Appoints Shook Of Counsel as U.S. National Representative.

U.S. Justice Department sides with plaintiffs challenging Florida voting restrictions

By Michael Carroll |
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief supporting Florida plaintiffs who are challenging voting restrictions contained in a new state law as violations of the federal Voting Rights Act.

Jennifer Corinis Elected to Board of Trustees for Tampa Museum of Art

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Jennifer Corinis Elected to Board of Trustees for Tampa Museum of Art.

Gen. Flynn transparency group doubts Florida's election integrity in new report

By Juliette Fairley |
A new election transparency report lists voting in nursing homes and detention facilities as among the top 10 concerns for election integrity in Florida.

Eighty Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Recognized in the 2023 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™

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Eighty Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Recognized in the 2023 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™.

Class action lawsuit targets nutritional value of hard seltzers, kombuchas

By John O'Brien |
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Adding healthy ingredients to hard seltzers and kombuchas misleads consumers into thinking they can avoid the negative effects of alcohol, a class action lawsuit says.

More Than 250 Fox Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers

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More Than 250 Fox Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers.

Judge gives green light to second hospice provider in Glades, Hendry, Lee counties

By Michael Carroll |
Glades, Hendry and Lee counties will soon have a second hospice provider as a result of a ruling this month by a state administrative judge, but the current provider warns that the entry of VITAS Healthcare may threaten the end-of-life services it provides.

Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 Financial & Corporate Project Development 2022 Rankings

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Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 Financial & Corporate Project Development 2022 Rankings.

Florida's disproportionate share of property insurance litigation is challenge for lawmakers, analyst says

By Juliette Fairley |
Data shows that the state of Florida carries an overwhelming majority of residential property insurance litigation, but the problem facing legislators and regulators is what to do about it, according to insurance analyst Guy Fraker.

Reed Smith moves Miami office to Southeast Financial Center

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Reed Smith moves Miami office to Southeast Financial Center.

Employee Benefits Lawyer Finn Pressly Joins Ballard Spahr

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Employee Benefits Lawyer Finn Pressly Joins Ballard Spahr.

Florida court rejects liability for car wreck on nearby property owners

By John O'Brien |
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Property owners did not have a duty to motorists to maintain the areas next to nearby roads, a Florida appeals court has ruled.