News from April 2023
Appeals court rips federal judge hearing Disney case for ruling against DeSantis voting laws
TALLAHASSEE – A federal appeals court overruled the federal judge assigned to the Disney World case who had ruled several voting laws signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2021 intentionally discriminated against minority voters.
Lead-paint plaintiff who spent settlement money can't sue for more
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A man who traded a lifetime annuity of $3,000 a month for up-front payments worth a fraction of that amount can’t sue an insurance company for allowing him to sign such a bad deal, New York’s highest court ruled.
Florida charter school teacher alleges sexual harassment from students
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida charter school teacher alleges she suffered sexual harassment from her students.
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Florida churches seeking to split from United Methodist Church
A state circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by scores of United Methodist churches in Florida seeking to separate from the larger network of places of worship that make up the United Methodist Church.
Fox Rothschild LLP hosts Interviewing Apprenticeship Applicants on April 29, 2023
Michael G. McNally will be providing training to apprenticeship committee members on conducting effective and lawful interviews at the Eastern Regional Apprenticeship Conference.
Holland & Knight announces Holland & Knight Expansion Creates Nation’s Largest Healthcare Law Practice
Holland & Knight announced the expansion of the firm's Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Group, a cross-disciplinary team of more than 400 experienced attorneys covering virtually every segment of the healthcare industry.
Florida prison worker says fecal matter rubbed on walls of her bathroom as retaliation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida Department of Corrections employee and protected whistleblower alleges she faced retaliation for reporting employee misconduct.
Disney sues DeSantis, other officials for 'retaliation,' violations of constitutional rights
Disney World on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state and local officials for allegedly engaging in “a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint.”
Holland & Knight announces Holland & Knight Adds Former Doral City Attorney Luis Figueredo to Real Estate Practice in Miami
Holland & Knight has strengthened its prominent Miami Real Estate Practice Group with the addition of Partner Luis Figueredo.
Cozen O'Connor hosts How Amplifying Your Personal Brand Impacts Company Well-Being & Culture on April 25, 2023
Lynnette Espy-Williams will speak on the panel “How Amplifying Your Personal Brand Impacts Company Well-Being & Culture” at the 2023 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.
White male files racial discrimination lawsuit against AT&T
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A former AT&T retail store manager alleges he and other white employees faced discrimination from Black coworkers and that he was terminated based on race.
Greenberg Traurig announces Greenberg Traurig Sponsors 2nd Annual Emory Real Estate Conference
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP sponsored the 2nd Annual Emory Real Estate Conference April 14 at the Whitley Hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead district.
Hundreds of Zantac suits filed in Illinois courts after Florida judge rejects 'situational science'
SPRINGFIELD - Suits connecting Zantac indigestion medicine to cancer failed in nationwide litigation at federal court in Florida, so 583 refugee plaintiffs started over by filing suits in three Illinois counties.
Florida Senate passes bill allowing cities to recover attorney costs in lawsuits over local development plans
A bill that would allow prevailing parties to recover attorney fees and court costs in lawsuits challenging certain local government development plans cleared the state Senate this week despite concerns raised by environmental groups.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announces Attorney General Moody Takes Legal Action to Investigate Whether Biden Used Taxpayer Dollars to Buy Crack Pipes for Drug Addicts
Attorney General Ashley Moody is demanding information about whether a Biden administration program used taxpayer money to purchase crack pipes for drug addicts.
Florida bill to stop lawyers from exploiting auto glass law passes state Senate
A Florida Senate on Wednesday approved a bill designed to reduce abusive auto-glass claims lawsuits and protect consumers from substandard repairs.
Dershowitz appeals loss of defamation suit against CNN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Attrney Alan Dershowitz is appealing the loss of his defamation lawsuit against CNN over its coverage of statements he made during his representation of former President Donald Trump during the 2020 impeachment trial.
Suit against Ford alleges defective airbags caused driver's death
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The estate of a Florida man who sustained fatal injuries a vehicle crash is suing Ford Motor Company alleging the vehicle's airbags failed to deploy.
OneWheel electric skateboard user alleges defect caused his injuries
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The manufacturer of the OneWheel electric skateboard is facing a claim from a user who says the product's defect caused his injuries.
Greenberg Traurig announces Greenberg Traurig’s Jaret Davis and John Owens to Speak at eMerge Americas Conference
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. shareholders Jaret L. Davis and John D. Owens, III will be featured speakers at the 2023 eMerge Americas technology conference April 20-21 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida.