News from 2022
Suit: Florida cancer center continued to administer chemo drugs after allergic reaction
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A son alleges wrongful death against a Florida cancer treatment center that allegedly continued to administer chemotherapy drugs to his mother despite her allergic reactions.
Litigating Sourcing and Apportionment of Services and Intangibles on October 25, 2022
Litigating Sourcing and Apportionment of Services and Intangibles on October 25, 2022.
Lawsuit challenges redevelopment plans for Miami's historic Coconut Grove Playhouse
Fourteen Miami-Dade County residents are suing the county over its redevelopment plans for the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse, arguing that county officials are attempting to use bond funds in a way that wasn’t authorized by county voters.
COST’s 53rd Annual Meeting on October 24 - 27, 2022
COST’s 53rd Annual Meeting on October 24 - 27, 2022.
Donald Trump alleges defamation against CNN for comparing him to Hitler
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Former President Donald Trump is alleging CNN is conducting a "campaign of dissuasion" against him in order to defame him and ruin his political career.
Attorney General Moody and 20-State Coalition Opposes Biden Administration Rule Requiring States to Reach Net-Zero Highway Emissions
Attorney General Moody and 20-State Coalition Opposes Biden Administration Rule Requiring States to Reach Net-Zero Highway Emissions.
Survey of Florida college students, instructors shows tolerance for conservative views
The first round of state-mandated surveys of Florida college faculty and students produced a meager response and indicated students and faculty tend to view their campuses as equally tolerant of both conservative and liberal political viewpoints.
2022 Global Meeting - TerraLex on October 21, 2022
2022 Global Meeting - TerraLex on October 21, 2022.
Cocktails & Connections at NCBJ on October 21, 2022
Cocktails & Connections at NCBJ on October 21, 2022.
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg Announces Over $541,000 In Funding To Support Project Safe Neighborhoods In The Middle District Of Florida
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg Announces Over $541,000 In Funding To Support Project Safe Neighborhoods In The Middle District Of Florida.
Hot Topic: How to Plan Using a Nonprofit Foundation on October 17, 2022
Hot Topic: How to Plan Using a Nonprofit Foundation on October 17, 2022.
Estate slammed with $22 million verdict can't get Allstate's records
LAKELAND, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The estate of a woman whose car hit and paralyzed a motorcyclist can’t get personnel records and other documents from Allstate Insurance to prove its case the insurer rejected settlement offers in bad faith. After lawyers for the motorcyclist couldn’t reach agreement within the woman’s insurance limits, they took the case to trial and won a $44 million jury verdict.
Federal injunction against Florida's 'vaccine passport' law overturned
The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned an injunction won by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. that blocked Florida from enforcing a law barring the cruise line from requiring COVID-19 “vaccine passports.”
Littler Adds Attorney Pooja Patel to Miami
Littler Adds Attorney Pooja Patel to Miami.
Free speech trial looms after U.S. Supreme Court rejects Miami commissioner’s petition
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down a petition from Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo seeking a review of a federal lawsuit filed by two businessmen who accused him of free speech violations and retaliatory tactics.
Freeborn Expands Tampa Office and Litigation Practice with Addition of Associate Cade Zimmerman
Freeborn Expands Tampa Office and Litigation Practice with Addition of Associate Cade Zimmerman.
Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians of Price Gouging, Disaster Scams and Fraud in Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians of Price Gouging, Disaster Scams and Fraud in Aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Pre-Election Briefing on October 12, 2022
Pre-Election Briefing on October 12, 2022.
Health care groups challenge budget provision allowing civil lawsuits over $15 wage
Three Florida health care groups are suing the state to stop officials from enforcing a provision of the 2022-23 Florida budget that would allow civil lawsuits against Medicaid providers that fail to pay certain workers at least $15 per hour.
Pro Bono Effort Helps Voting Advocacy Groups Highlight Poll Worker Safeguards in 8 Key States
Pro Bono Effort Helps Voting Advocacy Groups Highlight Poll Worker Safeguards in 8 Key States.