News from December 2022
Plaintiffs challenging Florida's Parental Rights in Education law argue against motions to dismiss case
Litigation filed by Florida students and parents challenging the legality of the state’s newly passed Parental Rights in Education law received some encouragement last week from an amicus brief filed by attorneys general in California and 18 other states.
Attorney General Moody Debunks Myths About Impaired Driving During the Holiday Season
Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing a warning to Floridians to take extra precaution on the roadways this holiday season.
Law students have until January 5, 2023
Law students have until January 5, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET to apply for the 2023-24 Florida Supreme Court Fellows Program.
State Supreme Court green-lights grand jury probe into COVID-19 vaccine activities
The Florida Supreme Court last week approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ petition for a statewide grand jury to investigate criminal activity and wrongdoing related to the development, testing and promotion of the COVID-19 vaccines in the state.
Attorney General Moody Secures Relief for Consumers from Pet Store Selling Sick Puppies
Attorney General Ashley Moody has secured monetary relief for consumers who were reportedly deceived by a pet store that sold sick or dying puppies.
Deadline Extended: 2023 Judicial Nominating Commission Nominations to Be Made
The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate three lawyers for each of the 27 Judicial Nominating Commissions to the Governor for his appointment. Each appointee will serve a four-year term, commencing July 1, 2023.
6 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in 2023 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide
Six attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the 2023 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide.
DeSantis fills appeals court vacancies in wake of state Supreme Court rejecting residency challenge
The Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill judicial slots on the new Sixth District Court of Appeal by rejecting a legal challenge arguing that nominees for the positions did not meet residency requirements as specified in the state constitution.
Further Florida property insurance changes expected in the wake of reform measure's passage this month
The passage of landmark property insurance reforms this month by the Florida Legislature, including an end to incentives for filing frivolous lawsuits, likely won’t be the last word on insurance reforms, industry insiders say.
Roland Sanchez-medina Named Florida Bar President-elect Designate
Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., of Miami, a veteran Board of Governors member and past Cuban American Bar Association president, has become president-elect designate of The Florida Bar after being elected without opposition.
Attorney General Moody Warns of 12 Schemers Scheming
Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing a Consumer Alert highlighting schemes associated with the holiday season.
DeSantis calls on state Supreme Court to approve statewide grand jury on COVID-19 vaccinations
Gov. Ron DeSantis has petitioned the state Supreme Court to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate whether “criminal or wrongful activity” has taken place in Florida related to the development and promotion of coronavirus vaccines.
Nine Qualify for Yld Board Races; 18 Elected Without Opposition
Nine candidates are running in four contested races for the Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors in the Bar’s March 2023 election while 18 young lawyers have been elected without opposition.
Lawyer says founder of major personal injury firm demanded sex as condition of promotion
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — An attorney alleges she suffered sexual harassment and retaliation by the founder of a prominent law firm that sues nursing homes.
Scammers May Prey on Holiday Shoppers Searching for High-Demand Toys
Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing a Consumer Alert warning holiday shoppers about the trending toy scam.
Arielle Eisenberg to Serve as Co-Chair of ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Subcommittee
Arielle Eisenberg, an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named co-chair of the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee Communications Subcommittee
Lawsuit to stop dissolution of Disney special services district moving forward
A lawsuit challenging Florida’s decision to dissolve Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) next year is moving forward amid a continuing debate over whether the district equates to a tax break for Disney or a good deal for taxpayers.
Governor signs property insurance reform bill that would end one-way attorney fees
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that tort-reform supporters say is a landmark measure to shore up the state’s property insurance market, ban the heavily criticized one-way attorney-fee provision and eliminate the assignment of benefits (AOB) in property claims.
South Florida pension fund sues FIGS for disappointing financial performance
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A South Florida police officers and firefighters retirement trust alleges a health apparel company misled its stockholders in violation of federal securities laws.
Attorney General Moody Takes Action to Shut Down Massive Moving Scam
Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a legal action against three individuals, two holding companies and multiple fraudulent moving brokerage businesses doing business under a variety of names, including Gold Standard Moving and Storage.