News from November 2022
Florida law firm claims company charged excessive fees for client's medical records
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida law firm is alleging in a class action lawsuit that a health information management company charged excessive fees for copies of a client's medical records in violation of state law.
Cultivating the Future of Agriculture on November 17, 2022
Israel Practice Co-Chair Meital Stavinsky will participate in the American Jewish Committee's Expanding the Ecosystem: Miami-Israel Innovation Conference.
Maximizing Insurance Recovery after Hurricane Ian on November 15, 2022
Hurricane Ian may be one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history both in terms of loss of life and economic impact.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Miami Partner Keith Silverstein
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Partner Keith D. Silverstein to the firm’s Miami office
State courts' budget request includes $50 million for new 6th District courthouse
The Florida Supreme Court has approved a 2023-24 judicial branch budget request that includes tens of millions of dollars for salary increases and $50 million to build a courthouse for the newly created Sixth District Court of Appeal.
Marshall Dennehey Named a 2023 "Best Law Firm" in Multiple Practice Areas By U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin has been named a "2023 Best Law Firm" in multiple practice areas, both nationally and across numerous regions of the country, by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. Nationally, the firm ranked in the practice areas of Admiralty & Maritime Law and Insurance Law.
Ruling bars Orange County from enforcing rent-cap ballot measure
In the wake of a directive from a Florida appeals court, an Orange County circuit judge has barred county elections officials from certifying votes on a controversial rent-control measure and directed county officials not to enforce its provisions.
USF appeals to Florida Supreme Court to weigh in on campus fees charged students during pandemic
The University of South Florida (USF) is calling on the Florida Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court opinion that gave the go-ahead to a class-action lawsuit seeking refunds for campus service fees charged students during the coronavirus pandemic.
Keys to Risk Transfer in Construction Defect Cases on November 11, 2022
State-by-state analysis.
Weeding Through Florida's Second Round of Licensing on November 10, 2022
How can Florida cannabis businesses prepare for the state’s second round of licensing?
Middle Schoolers Participate in Mock Trial During Recent Field Trip to U.S. Attorney’s Office
Staff from the Law Enforcement Coordination and Community Outreach Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida recently hosted middle school students from Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center in Miami for a legal field trip.
Florida voters to decide fate of Constitution Revision Commission on Nov. 8
Florida voters on Nov. 8 will decide whether to abolish the state’s Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), one of the main avenues to place constitutional amendments on the statewide ballot.
Northern District Of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Election Day Program
Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Andrew J. Grogan will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election.
CNN seeks disclosure of who's funding Dershowitz's defamation suit
The issue of third-party litigation funding has taken center stage in the federal defamation case filed against CNN by legal scholar Alan Dershowitz, with CNN’s attorneys arguing that the funders of Dershowitz’s lawsuit are bent on “silencing” the cable news channel.
Walmart allegedly falsifying prices on sold-by-weight products
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Products at Walmart are more expensive than they appear, a class action lawsuit filed in Florida federal court says.
50 Bradley Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of Benchmark Litigation; Firm Ranked Tier 1 Nationally for Product Liability
50 Bradley Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of Benchmark Litigation; Firm Ranked Tier 1 Nationally for Product Liability.
Chamber of Commerce panel aims to advance civil litigation reforms in Florida
Tort reform supporters seem buoyed by the formation of a new Florida Chamber of Commerce panel called the Council of General Counsels as well as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a second 2022 special legislative session to deal with the property insurance crisis.
Shook Partner Inspires at Street Law Graduation Program
Shook Partner Inspires at Street Law Graduation Program.
NASP 2022 Annual Conference on November 6 - 9, 2022
NASP 2022 Annual Conference on November 6 - 9, 2022.
Eugene J. Gibilaro Recognized in Marquis Who's Who
Eugene J. Gibilaro Recognized in Marquis Who's Who.