News from May 2022
Trio Chosen as Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America
Trio Chosen as Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America.
Bernstein Litowitz snags Florida city as client to sue Vertiv Holdings
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys at Bernstein Litowitz are representing a Florida city's public pension fund in shareholder litigation against Vertiv Holdings.
U.S. Attorney Announces Results Of Multi-Faceted Strategy To Combat Fraud Related To COVID-19
U.S. Attorney Announces Results Of Multi-Faceted Strategy To Combat Fraud Related To COVID-19.
Dershowitz lawsuit: CNN wants to protect employment agreements but will disclose traffic incentives
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – CNN doesn’t want its employment agreements to become a part of the record in lawyer Alan Dershowitz’s $300 million defamation lawsuit against it.
Lawsuit filed after 20-year-old served alcohol dies in car accident
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Tampa bar faces a lawsuit for serving alcohol to an underage Florida woman who subsequently died in a car accident.
Proceed With Caution: Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Limits Topics In Discrimination And Harassment Trainings on May 13, 2022
Proceed With Caution: Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Limits Topics In Discrimination And Harassment Trainings on May 13, 2022.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging dissolution of Disney's special district
A federal court judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by several Florida property owners who argued that the state’s move to dissolve Disney World’s self-governing special district is unconstitutional and would lead to higher taxes.
11th Circuit reinstates key provisions of Florida's 2021 voting law
A federal appeals court has overturned an order stopping the enforcement of key provisions of Florida’s 2021 law placing restrictions on ballot drop boxes and absentee voting that the law’s critics argue are discriminatory.
Lawsuit: Cell phone burst into flames as man made call
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Motorola phone exploded in a man's hand and burned his arm, a new lawsuit says.
Holland & Knight Names New Leaders of Appellate Team
Holland & Knight Names New Leaders of Appellate Team.
Wrongful death lawsuit follows tragedy at Orlando's ICON Park
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An Orlando amusement park is facing a lawsuit after a teenager wasn't allegedly safely secured to a drop tower ride and fell more than 100 feet to his death.
Attorney General Moody Urges Biden Administration to Stop Attack on the First Amendment
Attorney General Moody Urges Biden Administration to Stop Attack on the First Amendment.
Lawsuit claims hens making Nellie's eggs are confined to sheds by the thousands
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An organic egg company is facing accusations its chickens are not free range.
Reed Smith adds acclaimed international arbitration and litigation partners in Miami
Reed Smith adds acclaimed international arbitration and litigation partners in Miami.
Florida solar industry dodges bullet as DeSantis vetoes net metering bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a controversial “net metering” bill that was supported by Florida Power & Light (FPL) and characterized by opponents as an attempt to kill the rooftop solar industry in the state.
Lawsuit against legal continuing education provider alleges ADA violations
A hearing-impaired attorney has filed a class action lawsuit against a Florida company that provides continuing legal education courses online, alleging the firm violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by not providing captioning for its courses.
Attorney General Moody Challenges President Biden’s Unlawful, Fast-Track Asylum System
Attorney General Moody Challenges President Biden’s Unlawful, Fast-Track Asylum System.
Walgreens settles Florida opioid case mid-trial for $683 million, denies wrongdoing
After three weeks of trial accusing the country's largest chain drug store of contributing to an opioid epidemic in Florida, Walgreens Phamacy on May 4 agreed to settle the case for $683 million. It also includes a one-time payment of $63 million for attorneys’ fees.
Supreme Court Disciplines 13 Attorneys
Supreme Court Disciplines 13 Attorneys.
The Jury Has The Case And You Are in the Hall: What Key Issues Should You Be Focused On
The Jury Has The Case And You Are in the Hall: What Key Issues Should You Be Focused On.