News from 2022
Holland & Knight Ranked Among Florida Trend's Top 100 Best Companies
Holland & Knight Ranked Among Florida Trend's Top 100 Best Companies.
Rent-control debate intensifies as Orange County moves to put measure before voters
In a split 4-3 vote, Orange County commissioners voted to put a rent stabilization ordinance on the November ballot that would limit annual rent increases on multi-family dwellings to not more than 5%.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Attorney in Fort Lauderdale
Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Attorney in Fort Lauderdale.
Shook Of Counsel Obtains Fellow Status at Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Shook Of Counsel Obtains Fellow Status at Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Broward County man sues Uber, alleges drivers refused to transport his guide dog
A blind Broward County man is suing Uber in federal court, alleging that the ride-share company violated the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) after its drivers repeatedly refused to transport him because he travels with a service dog.
Telehealth and the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Health Tech Nerds on August 11, 2022
Telehealth and the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Health Tech Nerds on August 11, 2022.
DeSantis suspends Tampa-area state attorney for 'neglect of duty'
The Tampa-based state attorney who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week for “incompetence and willful defiance of his duties” said he will vigorously defend his legal rights but has not provided details.
Board Certification Concretes 2022 as Jason Lambert’s Best Year Yet
Board Certification Concretes 2022 as Jason Lambert’s Best Year Yet.
One Firm, One Year Later: Holland & Knight Marks First Anniversary of Merger with Thompson & Knight
One Firm, One Year Later: Holland & Knight Marks First Anniversary of Merger with Thompson & Knight.
Deputies found not entitled to qualified immunity in St. Tammany excessive force case
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputies are appealing a recent federal court decision that found the deputies are not entitled to qualified immunity in an excessive force lawsuit filed by a Slidell resident.
Fred Karlinsky Reappointed to Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission
Fred Karlinsky Reappointed to Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission.
DeSantis names Judge Renatha Francis to state Supreme Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced that 15th Circuit Court Judge Renatha Francis will become the newest justice on the Florida Supreme Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Al Lawson earlier this year.
Rollout of property insurance fraud squads spikes Florida prosecutions
Months of work by newly created insurance fraud squads has led to a more than twofold increase in successful property insurance fraud prosecutions across Florida, the state’s chief financial officer reported.
Armstrong Teasdale Welcomes Associates Gabrielle Gesek, John Moore and Nicole Planell
Armstrong Teasdale Welcomes Associates Gabrielle Gesek, John Moore and Nicole Planell.
Tampa Christian school argues Biden gender identity policy threatens school lunch funds
Attorneys for a Tampa Christian school have filed a motion to stop the enforcement of federal nondiscrimination guidelines that include sexual orientation and gender identity so that the school can continue receiving school lunch funding.
Ramy Elmasri Selected as Florida Trend Legal Elite
Ramy Elmasri Selected as Florida Trend Legal Elite.
Christian ministry group amends vaccine class action on behalf of Coast Guard members
An Orlando-based Christian ministry group has breathed new life into a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Coast Guard personnel who allege the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate violated their constitutional rights.
Florida reinsurance plan aims to avoid disruptions caused by insurer downgrades
Florida insurance regulators last week pitched a contingency plan to help property insurers weather any turmoil in the market caused by a ratings agency’s plan to downgrade the financial status of 17 insurers.
Polsinelli Represents Junior League of Miami Pro Bono in the Sale of Inn Transition North
Polsinelli Represents Junior League of Miami Pro Bono in the Sale of Inn Transition North.
Provisions in Chapter 489 and 713, Fla. Stats. Training on August 3, 2022
Provisions in Chapter 489 and 713, Fla. Stats. Training on August 3, 2022.