News from April 2023
CNN defeats Alan Dershowitz's defamation suit over impeachment comments
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Attorney Alan Dershowitz can't prove CNN acted with actual malice when it reported comments he made during his representation of former President Donald Trump during Trump's impeachment trial.
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on April 11
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on April 11 in the suits below:
April 11: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on April 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Robert M. Huber Sr. vs Ice Cold Air, Inc. on April 11
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert M. Huber Sr. and Thomas J. Nessler against Bryan W. Reynolds, Edward Prose, Ice Cold Air, Inc., Jay F. Romano, O Donnell Kevin and Uppal, Neelam T, Trustee shenna Trust on April 11.
New Florida court filings soared to 280,122 in March in runup to signing of tort reforms
A record number of civil cases – 280,122 – were filed in Florida courts in March during the runup to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to sign a comprehensive tort-reform measure, according to a new tally of civil lawsuits.
Jackson Lewis announces Adds Employee Benefits Attorney M. John Burgess in Tampa
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce M. John Burgess has joined the firm’s Tampa office as a principal.
April 10: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on April 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Sisinger, Patricia J vs American Family Insurance Comany on April 10
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sisinger, Patricia J against A James Rolfes, American Family Insurance Comany, American Family Mutual Insurance Company Si, Brian C. Guenther, Hines, Robert D as Personal Representative the Estate of Rodney Wayne Jones, Jerry Bowman, Inc., Jonathan N Zaifert, ESQ, Megan L. Griffith, O Meara, Daniel R, Raynard A. Venuti, Rodney W. Jones, Ryan T. Boda, Wayne A. Collins and Wendy B. Accardi on April 10.
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on April 10
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on April 10 in the suits below:
Suit: Trident chewing gum label falsely depicts real mint ingredients
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A consumer lawsuit alleges Trident chewing gum lacks real mint ingredients as depicted on its label.
Holland & Knight announces Attorneys a Nancy Bostic, Morgan Ivey, Lindsay Sheehy and Marisa Terrenzi Recognized Among The Deal's "Top Women in Dealmaking 2023"
Holland & Knight attorneys Nancy Bostic, Morgan Ivey, Lindsay Sheehy and Marisa Terrenzi were recognized among The Deal's "Top Women in Dealmaking 2023."
Greenberg Traurig LLP hosts The Broward County Bar Association JNC - Pathways to the Bench on April 11, 2023
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice Fred Karlinsky will be speaking at the BCBA JNC - Pathways to the Bench event on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings announces Thousand & One Leases 37,000 Square Feet to Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
On the heels of announcing an office lease with PEI Global Partners earlier this year, real estate development firm Strategic Property Partners, LLC (“SPP”) announced the signing of a new lease with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (“Bradley”) at Water Street Tampa’s WELL Gold-certified trophy office tower, Thousand & One.
Man alleges defective Smith & Wesson went off without warning
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man alleges his brand new Smith & Wesson was defective, which caused the gun to go off without warning and nearly blow off one of his fingers.
Florida attorney general sues activists who allegedly vandalized crisis pregnancy centers
Two federal lawsuits have been filed against a pair of abortion-rights activists accused of being part of a shadowy group called Jane’s Revenge, vandalizing Florida pregnancy crisis centers and intimidating medical staffs.
Lawsuit says Splunk inflated value of company, gave out $39M compensation package
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A North Miami police officers and firefighters retirement plan alleges a data management company's intentional false statements led to a more than 20% stock decline and its economic damages.
Attorney General Ashley Moody announces Urges Floridians to Safeguard Data on World Backup Day
It is World Backup Day, and Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to take steps to safeguard personal data.
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on April 5
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on April 5 in the suits below:
April 5: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on April 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Bank of New York Mellon vs 1465 Watermill Circle Land Trust on April 5
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of New York Mellon against 1465 Watermill Circle Land Trust on April 5.