News from June 2023
A book about a same-sex penguin family leads to lawsuit against Lake County School Board in federal court
Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson sued after their book was barred from viewing by elementary school students
Fox Rothschild announces Trustee Connect: Complex§ 363 Sales in Chapter 7 & Chapter 11-Sub V on June 30, 2023
This presentation will cover complex asset sales by Trustees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11-Sub V, including the liquidation of tangible personal property, turn-key business assets, intellectual property, jointly-owned real estate, multi-family investment real estate, and commercial and industrial real estate.
Federal judge stays state plan to import cheaper pharmaceuticals from Canada
U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber applied the stay to allegations that the FDA violated the APA
Greenberg Traurig announces 34 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Managing Intellectual Property’s 2023 Edition of IP Stars
34 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s 2023 edition of “IP Stars.”
Insurance Information Institute: 'We have a very unstable property insurance market in Florida'
Farmers halts sales of new homeowners policies statewide
Jackson Lewis announces BTI Names Six Jackson Lewis Attorneys as 2023 Client Services All-Stars
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris, Nathan W. Austin, Stephen T. Paterniti, Andreas N. Satterfield, Stephanie E. Satterfield and Amanda A. Simpson have been recognized in The BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 Client Service All-Stars report.
Holland & Knight announces Aircraft Finance Attorney William Coleman Transfers to Holland & Knight in Miami as Local Aviation Industry Grows
Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its leading Aircraft Finance Team in Miami with the addition of Partner William R. Coleman, who has transferred from the firm's Portland, Oregon, office.
Florida becomes the 26th permit-free concealed carry firearm state on July 1
HB 543 changed the requirements needed to carry a concealed firearm
Insurance Information Institute: 'Lightning loss claim count is highest in Florida'
The national insurance claim count was compiled in honor of Lightning Safety Awareness Week
Former director at Fla. Commission on Human Relations says she was asked to perform illegal acts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The former executive director for the Florida Commission Human Relations (FCHR) claims she was fired for refusing to perform illegal acts.
Greenberg Traurig announces Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Present at Florida Chamber Foundation’s 37th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
Five attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Environmental Practice will present at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 37th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School July 18-21 in Marco Island, Florida.
Federal judge enjoins state's ban on transgender care for minors
Northern District of Florida Judge Robert Hinkle’s order is in direct conflict with Senate Bill 254, which prohibits transgender minors from obtaining puberty blockers
Six cities settle suit against the state over inability to defund the police
HB 1595 implements a 5% threshold before an appeal is required
Shook Hardy Bacon LLP announces BTI Names Shook Partners to All-Stars List
BTI Consulting Group recognized four Shook Partners in the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2023 report.
Appeal costs smoker $16 million award but at least she can recover legal fees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who sued RJ Reynolds over the smoking-related death of her sister can recover legal fees for an appeal that ultimately cost her a $16 million punitive-damages award because her compensatory damages were still higher than a settlement offer RJR had rejected.
Holland & Knight hosts Legal Issues for Accountants on June 23, 2023
Private Wealth Services attorney Eduardo Arista will speak at the Cuban American CPA Association's Annual Retreat. Mr. Arista’s panel, titled “Legal Issues for Accountants,” will focus on the international legal issues that accountants often face, which in turn can have an impact on financial reporting.
Federal appellate court upholds injunction against releasing parole migrants
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida Judge T. Kent Wetherell's ruling is upheld
DeSantis appoints Cuban-American appellate chief to the Florida Supreme Court
Meredith Sasso is the former Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal Chief Judge
CALA: Florida has more nuclear verdicts per capita than any other state nationwide
Jury awards $10 million to dead 29-year-old's parents after he was hit by an RV
Ava Labs CEO: 'Responsible actors in the blockchain space want sensible laws and regulations'
Dr. Emin Gun Sirer, the founder and CEO of Web3 solutions company Ava Labs, said during a Congressional hearing on digital assets that “responsible” crypto industry participants support “sensible” regulations for the industry and are eager to offer input to legislators to help create them.