News from December 2022
Appeals court rejects imposing injunction against Brevard Public Schools public participation policy
A federal appeals court has turned down a request to impose a preliminary injunction against the Brevard Public Schools’ public participation policy, which a conservative group challenged as unconstitutional.
Beata Krakus Named 2022 Global Elite Thought Leader in Franchise Law
Greensfelder Officer Beata Krakus has been listed among the top thought leaders in franchise law by Who’s Who Legal (WWL).
AJC Human Relations Dinner Honoring Armando Codina on December 15, 2022
Greenberg Traurig is proud to sponsor the American Jewish Committee's Human Relations Dinner Honoring Armando Codina on December 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters School-to-Work Mentorship Program - Give Back Day on December 14, 2022
As part of GT Tampa's participation as a School-to-Work site, we are celebrating the season with our "Littles" with a charitable Give Back Day.
Marshall Dennehey Announces 2023 Shareholder Class - Largest in Firm's 60-Year History
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that 20 attorneys, 12 men and eight women, have been elevated to shareholder effective January 1, 2023.
Politics in the Workplace—Keeping the Peace on December 13, 2022
The midterm congressional elections—coupled with nationwide civil unrest, economic uncertainty, and the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade—have sparked political conversations in employees’ personal and professional lives
James Madison Institute study urges lawmakers to abolish state's one-way attorney fee provision
As Florida lawmakers prepare for a special session on property insurance reforms next week, the James Madison Institute has released a study outlining a path to reform that includes the end of the state’s one-way attorney fee law.
Ahead of special session, latest Judicial Hellholes report puts Florida Legislature on 'Watch List'
The Florida Legislature is dragging its feet on addressing litigation abuses – from “nuclear verdicts” to a burgeoning property insurance crisis – according to a new report from the American Tort Reform Foundation that places state lawmakers on a “Watch List.”
Federal lawsuit challenges legality of Florida program to remove 'unauthorized aliens' from state
The Southern Poverty Law Center and immigration rights groups are suing the DeSantis administration, alleging that its program to transport “unauthorized aliens” out of state amounts to state-sponsored harassment of the undocumented.
Simeon Brier Elected Vice Mayor of the Parkland City Commission
Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that Simeon Brier has been elected vice mayor of the Parkland City Commission and reelected as the District One city commissioner.
Lawsuit alleges Acer laptop has defective hinge
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Acer America is facing a class action lawsuit alleging its "Spin" laptop has a defective hinge mechanism that causes the screen to separate from the housing.
Charting Your Own Course Career Development Conference on December 9, 2022
Marilou Watson will take part in a panel discussion on the topic of "A Letter to My Younger Self: Finding Trust, Respect, and Focus" during the Women's Pre-Conference portion of the 22nd Annual Charting Your Own Course Career Development Conference.
Gym sued over secret filming of member who fears video will be on 'gay porno websites'
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida gym is now facing civil litigation two years after one of its members was arrested for secretly recording another man taking a shower.
Sarah Wentz and Scott Weston Selected to The Hollywood Reporter’s List of Troubleshooters
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Sarah J. Wentz and Scott N. Weston on their selection to The Hollywood Reporter’s Troubleshooters list.
Exploring the Contours of What is a Trade Secret on December 9, 2022
Jim Gale will present at the 2022 Trade Secret Summit. He will discuss confidential information vs. trade secrets, employee’s general skill and knowledge vs. an employer’s trade secrets, and their role in enforcing restrictive covenants.
Nov. 28: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for "sc - small claims $501 - $2,500" cases
The following cases categorized as "sc - small claims $501 - $2,500" were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on Nov. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida: Actions Taken on Nov. 28
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity on Nov. 28 in the suits below:
Lawyers swarm Tampa facility, have dozens of workers (and a whistleblower) suing over lead exposure
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers are signing up more and more clients to sue a company that recycles lead batteries in the Tampa, Fla., area, claiming a lack of safety put a harmful amount of the substance on and in their bodies.
Attorney General Moody Announces Multistate Action Against CarMax Over the Disclosure of Safety Recalls
Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a multistate action against CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. As a result of a nationwide investigation by Attorney General Moody and 35 other attorneys general, CarMax is now required to disclose open unrepaired recalls related to the safety of used vehicles before consumers make the purchase.
Analysis criticizes potential $10 million payout to Ben Sasse to lead University of Florida
Outgoing Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse’s contract to become the University of Florida’s next president for a five-year term could be worth around $10 million, according to an analysis of the contract by professors who called it “the richest we have seen.”