News from June 2022
Business groups applaud DeSantis' veto of tax audit bill
Groups concerned about the plight of Florida small businesses are applauding Gov. Ron DeSantis for vetoing a bill that critics say would have put business owners at a disadvantage during tax audits initiated by the state Department of Revenue.
Lawyers sue because 'smokehouse' almonds never smoked
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Blue Diamond is facing a class action lawsuit for labeling some of its almonds "smokehouse."
CONSUMER ALERT: Scammers Use LinkedIn to Execute Crypto-Investment Scheme
CONSUMER ALERT: Scammers Use LinkedIn to Execute Crypto-Investment Scheme.
Florida's 'Stop-WOKE' law not seen as impediment to Title IX training
Despite concerns about the potential effects of Florida’s new “Stop-WOKE” law on sex-discrimination training, the president of a national Title IX administrators group does not see the law having any bearing on Title IX training in Florida.
Journalist critical of FPL business activities surveilled by consulting firm, documents allege
A consulting firm that once worked with Florida Power & Light surveilled a Florida Times-Union journalist who wrote critically of the utility’s business plans in 2019 and 2020, documents leaked to the Times-Union indicate.
Attorney General Moody Urges Road Safety During 100 Deadliest Days
Attorney General Moody Urges Road Safety During 100 Deadliest Days.
Maximizing Value: The Protection and Commercial Exploitation of Intellectual Property Assets
Maximizing Value: The Protection and Commercial Exploitation of Intellectual Property Assets.
Florida's 'anti-WOKE' law drawing more criticism from academic freedom advocates
Groups that advocate for academic freedom are becoming increasingly critical of the new “anti-WOKE” law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in April, signaling that more litigation to overturn the measure may be in the works.
Judge Francis among names of six finalists for state Supreme Court sent to DeSantis
The process to select a successor to retiring Florida Supreme Court Justice Alan Lawson moved closer to a conclusion this month after a judicial nominating panel sent the names of its six finalists to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
So much for Florida's attempt to limit political contributions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida federal judge has permanently blocked a state law that sought to cap the amount of contributions to certain political committees to $3,000.
United States Attorney’s Office Issues Warning Of Telephone Scam
United States Attorney’s Office Issues Warning Of Telephone Scam.
Holland & Knight Receives High Commendations at Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards
Holland & Knight Receives High Commendations at Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards.
Tallahassee commissioner's lawsuit alleges regional agency violates open-meeting law
A Tallahassee city commissioner has filed a lawsuit in Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit alleging that an intergovernmental agency is failing to abide by the state’s open-meeting law.
Carmen Contreras-Martinez Honored as one of South Florida Business Journal’s 2022 Diverse Voices
Carmen Contreras-Martinez Honored as one of South Florida Business Journal’s 2022 Diverse Voices.
The Florida Bar - Federal Judicial Roundtable Presented by The Federal Court Practice Committee on June 23, 2022
The Florida Bar - Federal Judicial Roundtable Presented by The Federal Court Practice Committee on June 23, 2022.
Greenberg Traurig Advises Wellington Polo Club Owner in Sale Agreement with U.S. Polo Association
Greenberg Traurig Advises Wellington Polo Club Owner in Sale Agreement with U.S. Polo Association.
Florida legal battle to ban sanctuary cities draws support from other states
Florida has received the support of attorneys generals from 17 other states in its legal effort to keep a state law banning sanctuary cities on the books so that local officials will be required to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement agencies.
The Legal 500 U.S. 2022 Guide Recognizes Holland & Knight Among Top Law Firms
The Legal 500 U.S. 2022 Guide Recognizes Holland & Knight Among Top Law Firms.
Seth Entin to Co-Chair Panel on Tax Transparency Issues for Latin American Private Clients
Seth Entin to Co-Chair Panel on Tax Transparency Issues for Latin American Private Clients.
Environmental groups, FWS settle lawsuit over Florida manatee habitat protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and environmental groups have agreed to a tentative agreement to settle a federal lawsuit over the critical habitat needs of Florida’s struggling manatee population.