News from 2022
Only 37% pass Florida's new civics test for high school students
Only 37% of Florida high school students who took the state’s new civic literacy exam passed during the 2021-2022 school year, but education officials expect civic literacy among students to improve as more school reforms are implemented.
GOP experts at West Palm Beach election integrity conference advise how to win future elections
Lara Logan moderated The America Project's election integrity conference in West Palm Beach
Lawsuit says dragon fruit Fanta has artificial ingredient
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Coca-Cola faces a class action lawsuit that claims ingredients in Fanta belie the claim they have "100% natural flavors."
How to Minimize Risk to Your Staffing Business Before and After a Client’s Bankruptcy on September 13, 2022
How to Minimize Risk to Your Staffing Business Before and After a Client’s Bankruptcy on September 13, 2022.
ONE PILL CAN KILL: Attorney General Moody Warns About Illicit Drug Use on International Overdose Awareness Day
ONE PILL CAN KILL: Attorney General Moody Warns About Illicit Drug Use on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Leon County judge dismisses contractors' challenge to property insurance reform law
A Leon County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by contractors who specialize in water, fire, and mold mitigation that argued a new property insurance reform measure trampled on their rights by restricting their ability to recover attorney fees.
Appeals court refused to disqualify DeSantis critic from congressional primary race
A Florida appeals court rebuffed a last-minute challenge to disqualify an outspoken critic of Gov. Ron DeSantis from running in the Aug. 23 Democratic primary election in the state’s First Congressional District.
Women now make up 56% of law school students in Florida, new study reports
Following a nationwide trend, women now make up the majority of students attending Florida law schools, with Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law reporting the highest proportion of women students of any campus in the state, according to Enjuris.com.
Judge orders new round of mediation talks in 3M military earplugs litigation
The federal judge overseeing the mass tort litigation over 3M Corp.’s military earplugs has ordered the company to enter into mediation talks through the end of the month with plaintiffs who say they suffered hearing loss due to earplug defects.
Fred E. Karlinsky Receives Florida Insurance Council Outstanding Public Service Award
Fred E. Karlinsky Receives Florida Insurance Council Outstanding Public Service Award.
Katie Molloy Presents at 2022 Florida Business of DEI Symposium
Katie Molloy Presents at 2022 Florida Business of DEI Symposium.
Holland & Knight Welcomes International Tax and Trust Attorney Eduardo "Ed" Arista to Its Growing Private Wealth Services Group
Holland & Knight Welcomes International Tax and Trust Attorney Eduardo "Ed" Arista to Its Growing Private Wealth Services Group.
Ogletree Deakins Launches Multistate Advice and Counseling Practice Group
Ogletree Deakins Launches Multistate Advice and Counseling Practice Group.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Corporate Shareholder Henry Roque to Miami Office
Greenberg Traurig Adds Corporate Shareholder Henry Roque to Miami Office.
Florida regulators urged to cut workers' comp rates for businesses by 8.4%
A national insurance rating association has recommended that workers’ compensation rates paid by Florida businesses be reduced 8.4% in 2023, drawing applause from business groups whose members struggle with inflation and rising wages.
State officials urge dismissal of lawsuit challenging dissolution of Disney tax district
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials have asked a Miami-Dade court to dismiss Orlando-area residents’ lawsuit challenging a state law that dissolves Walt Disney World’s special services district.
"Plea Bargaining” on September 2, 2022
"Plea Bargaining” on September 2, 2022.
Eliot Pedrosa appointed to Florida Supreme Court's judicial management council
Eliot Pedrosa appointed to Florida Supreme Court's judicial management council.
Military officers injured by the COVID shot demand Congress investigate DOD vaccine requirement
Several active duty military officers who have injuries as a result of the COVID vaccine are demanding that Congress investigate.
Judge stops 3M's plan to handle massive earplug litigation
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A bankruptcy judge shot down 3M’s attempt to halt litigation over its Combat Arms military earplugs, saying a generous funding agreement between 3M and its bankrupt Aearo unit eliminated any risk creditors – including some 290,000 earplug claimants – would suffer from an unfair distribution of assets if the lawsuits proceed.