News from November 2023
The Florida Bar Seeks Public Member to Serve on Its Governing Board
Continuing its practice of public involvement, The Florida Bar seeks a new nonlawyer to serve on its governing board.
Will Florida Get to Vote on Adult Use - A Critical Look at FL MMJ on November 16, 2023
Join our upcoming webinar, "Will Florida Get to Vote on Adult Use," as we delve into a pressing issue that impacts the lives of millions of Floridians.
79th Annual SFNet Convention on November 15-17, 2023
Intellectual Property attorney Daniel Barsky and Financial Services attorney Hamid Namazie will be presenting at the 79th Annual SFNet Convention
Nelson Mullins Recognized for its Pro Bono Contributions by Florida-based Nonprofit CLS
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP was named the 2023 Large Law Firm of the Year from Florida-based nonprofit, Community Legal Services (CLS), an organization that provides legal services throughout Central Florida to represent families in need of protection in areas including health care, disaster relief, estate planning, and fair housing.
Lambda Event Explores Florida Law & Drag
Over a lively Friday evening in the Great Hall, Stetson Law students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends celebrated the LGBTQ+ community and reflected on current challenges its members face in Florida.
Sean Shecter to Join Polymer Webinar on Ai-related Data Security Risks
Fort Lauderdale Partner Sean P. Shecter will join a webinar titled “Data loss prevention in the age of AI,” hosted by security software company Polymer on November 15 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
19th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Applicants
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit interviewed six applicants to fill the vacancy due to the retirement of Circuit Judge Robert E. Belanger.
From commitment to action: Corporate ESG strategies and the future of green arbitration on November 14, 2023
An increasing number of companies commit to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to improve the sustainability of their operations, bolster their long-term financial performance and gain a competitive edge.
Nicole Skellenger Inducted Into Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Nicole Skellenger on her induction as a Fellow to the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys.
South Florida Walgreens pharmacists alleges race discrimination
South Florida Walgreens pharmacists alleges race discrimination
Holland & Knight Receives 297 First-Tier Rankings in Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Guide
Holland & Knight ranked as a national first-tier law firm in 39 practice areas, as well as "Law Firm of the Year" in Transportation Law, in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" guide.
Jaret L. Davis, Fred E. Karlinsky, and Jéan E. Wilson Recognized in Florida Trend’s Florida 500
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Shareholders Jaret L. Davis, Fred E. Karlinsky, and Jéan E. Wilson are recognized in Florida Trend’s sixth-annual “Florida 500” issue, which highlights the “most influential business leaders” in over a dozen categories statewide.
Florida man sues Procter & Gamble, others over marketing phenylephrine as effective decongestant
MIAMI — A Florida man has filed a class action against Procter & Gamble and others alleging they fraudulently market and sell phenylephrine as an effective decongestant.
Steak N Shake employee alleges retaliation after reporting mold infestation in restaurant
Steak N Shake employee alleges retaliation after reporting mold infestation in restaurant
Lawsuit says nugget at Chick-Fil-A was black inside, made woman sick
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The owner of a Florida Chick-Fil-A faces a lawsuit that says a chicken nugget was black on the inside and made a woman ill.
Bradley Partner Ben Dachepalli Reappointed General Counsel for Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
Bradley is pleased to announce that Ben Dachepalli has been re-slated as general counsel for the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (EDC).
Ag Moody, Fdle and Flhsmv Urge Floridians to Report Suspicious Activity Following Heightened Terrorist Threat Due to Hamas Attacks
Now that the FBI Director testified, “the threat of an attack against Americans in the United States is a whole other level,” Attorney General Ashley Moody, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner, and local law enforcement leaders are urging Floridians to report suspicious activity.
Popeyes sues former franchise owners for using trademarks after agreements were terminated
MIAMI – Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has filed a federal lawsuit against several former franchise owners alleging they breached franchise agreements by continuing to operate restaurants using company trademarks without authorization after their franchise agreements were terminated.
Estate of Venezuelan folk artist says Miami food market illegally using singer's logo
Estate of Venezuelan folk artist says Miami food market illegally using singer's logo
3 former Publix workers sue grocery chain over federal employment law violations
Several former Publix assistant managers are suing the grocery chain for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938, alleging that the company failed to pay them for overtime hours worked before shifts, after shifts and during meal breaks.