News from 2023
U.S. Justice Department, City of Tampa resolve lawsuit over parental leave for male workers
The U.S. Justice Department and the City of Tampa have resolved a lawsuit filed by the department that accused the city of discrimination against scores of male employees who were denied the level of parental leave provided to women employees.
3 Florida teachers file federal lawsuit challenging new state law restricting pronoun use in public schools
A new Florida law restricting teachers’ use of pronouns and titles in public schools amounts to sex discrimination and violates the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws, a federal lawsuit filed by three Florida educators alleges.
FSU files lawsuit to leave Athletic Coast Conference
Florida State University is suing the Atlantic Coast Conference in state court, alleging that FSU should be allowed to withdraw from the collegiate athletic organization after ACC dropped the ball on generating revenues for its members.
Shook Partner Named Local Chapter President of Federal Bar Association
Shook Partner Anitra Raiford Clement has been named the President of the Federal Bar Association (FBA), Tampa Bay Chapter.
Researchers report orchestrated high-tech campaign to assault Florida insurance firms with lawsuits
A tsunami of technology-generated litigation has been pummeling Florida insurance companies in recent years, contributing to the liquidation of six property insurers in the state in 2022, according to insurance researchers.
Stetson Law Celebrates December ’23 Graduates
Marking the end to the fall 2023 semester, members of the Stetson Law community gathered in the Great Hall to celebrate students who successfully completed their law school journey in December.
Ten Reed Smith lawyers recognized in Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2024
Ten lawyers from Reed Smith offices in Paris, Dubai, New York, Miami, Hong Kong and Singapore have been ranked in the recently published 2024 Who’s Who Legal Arbitration, a respected list of the world’s top international arbitration lawyers.
Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta Public Finance Practice Serves as Co-Disclosure Counsel for The Bond Buyer’s 2023 Deal of the Year, Southeast Region
Attorneys from Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Atlanta-based Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice served as co-disclosure counsel for the City of Atlanta’s $410 million general obligation bond financing, which was recognized as The Bond Buyer’s 2023 Deal of the Year, Southeast Region.
Bradley Attorney Cara Rice Named 2024 Member of the Year by the Federal Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division in Tampa
Bradley is pleased to announce that Cara Rice has been recognized as the 2024 Member of the Year by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s (TBCFBA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD).
Nelson Mullins Welcomes Healthcare Corporate Attorney Julia Zaft as Of Counsel in Boca Raton
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a national, full-service with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to announce that Julia Zaft, a seasoned attorney with nearly 10 years of professional legal experience at the forefront of healthcare M&A, has joined the firm’s Boca Raton office and Private Equity team as Of Counsel.
Florida lawsuit alleges suspension of state attorney Monique Worrell overturned will of people
Several plaintiffs are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over his suspension of the Orlando-area state attorney earlier this year, arguing that the governor’s action flies in the face of the voters’ will and violates constitutional rights.
Ag Moody, Fhp and Local Law Enforcement Leaders Warn About the Dangers of Impaired Driving This Holiday Season
In recognition of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody today warned Floridians that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol this holiday season could result in a trip to jail—or the morgue.
Florida bill would clarify which fantasy sports contests are legal
A Florida lawmaker has introduced a measure to legalize certain fantasy sports contests in the wake of the Florida Gaming Control Commission calling on some gaming companies to throw in the towel on their fantasy sports games.
Lawsuit: A prolific class action lawyer is more into extortion than litigation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Ashley Furniture claims a prolific class action lawyer is actually an extortion artist and is suing him for more than $100,000.
Salt Life sues two Florida companies for trademark infringement
FORT MYERS – A lawsuit has been filed against two Florida companies accusing them of trademark infringement.
Bipartisan bill would allow more surviving family members to seek punitive damages in wrongful death cases
A bipartisan effort is under way in the Florida Legislature to remove long-standing restrictions on the awarding of punitive damages in wrongful death cases involving medical negligence.
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Notice of Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced one judicial vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from the retirement of Circuit Court Judge Leigh Frizzell Hayes. Accordingly, the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for these vacancies.
Employee files lawsuit against School Board of Miami-Dade alleging workplace discrimination and exposure to mold
MIAMI – An employee has filed a $752,000 lawsuit against the School Board of Miami-Dade alleging sexual harassment from her supervisor and health issues due to mold exposure.
Florida resident accuses Tropicale Foods of deceiving consumers into believing its products are from Mexico
MIAMI – A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against Tropicale Foods claiming the company misleads consumers into believing its frozen desserts are from Mexico when they are actually from California.
Medical marijuana firm seeks to counter cannabis legalization ballot measure
Signs of discord between medical marijuana advocates and recreational cannabis supporters are emerging in a legal battle now before the Florida Supreme Court that will determine whether the Smart & Safe initiative goes before state voters.