News from November 2023
Greenberg Traurig Wins Second Annual Law Rocks Miami in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami
For the second consecutive year, the house band of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., The Meltones, won the annual Law Rocks Miami battle of the bands, raising over $52,000 in donations, a majority of which will go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS).
Locke Lord Strengthens Health and Managed Care Litigation Practice With Addition of Partner Maia Sevilla-Sharon in Miami
Maia Sevilla-Sharon has joined Locke Lord’s Miami office as a Partner in the Firm’s Health and Managed Care Litigation Practice Group.
Disney accuses oversight board of slow-walking discovery in civil lawsuit
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is accusing the district that now regulates Disney’s Orlando theme park of failing to respond to Disney’s document requests in preparation for the district’s summary judgment motion in state court.
ALM Honors Shook as a Finalist for Litigation Department of the Year - Product Liability
ALM (formerly American Lawyer Media) honored Shook as a finalist for Litigation Department of the Year - Product Liability at its annual Industry Awards event in New York City, November 15.
Stetson Law Celebrates Opening of its Advocacy Institute
Stetson alumni, leadership, and friends recently gathered to celebrate the opening of a stunning new facility on the College of Law campus in Gulfport.
Canadian man sues Carnival for assault aboard cruise ship
MIAMI — A Canadian man is suing Carnival Corporation claiming it's responsible for injuries he sustained in an assault while he was waiting to disembark one of its cruise ships.
Former employee sues ADT for wrongful termination
JACKSONVILLE — A woman is suing ADT alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Cruise line injury lawsuits don't appear to be cutting into industry profits, attorneys say
In the post-COVID-19 era, the cruise line industry continues to defend against passenger lawsuits, the most common being slip-and-fall cases, but the litigation costs don’t appear to be making a dent in industry profits, according to those familiar with such cases.
Appeals court shields Florida lawmakers from subpoenas in lawsuit challenging Stop WOKE Act
Plaintiffs challenging a new Florida law that limits discussion of certain gender and race issues in higher education classes cannot subpoena state lawmakers to determine their motives in approving the measure, a federal appeals court decided.
Lawsuit complains Mexican popsicles are made in California
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A class action lawsuit seeks to punish the maker of a Mexican popsicle for making them in California.
Holland & Knight Recognized for SPAC Deal of the Year at 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards
A transaction closed by Holland & Knight was named "SPAC Deal of the Year" at this year's Annual M&A Advisor Awards, hosted by The M&A Advisor.
9th Circuit Jnc Announces Telephonic Meeting to Fill County Court Vacancies
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will hold a telephonic meeting on Nov. 22, 2023 at 2 p.m.
James Gale Appointed Co-Chair of the ABA Commercial and Business Litigation Section Trade Secrets Litigation Subcommittee
James Gale, co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation group, has been appointed co-chair of the Trade Secrets Litigation Subcommittee for the American Bar Association Commercial and Business Litigation Section.
State Supreme Court hears oral arguments on ballot language of recreational marijuana initiative
Florida Supreme Court justices last week appeared unpersuaded by oral arguments that the ballot language of a proposed state initiative to legalize recreational marijuana is deceptive or contrary to state guidelines.
Statewide judicial panel opposes plan to consolidate Florida judicial circuits
Florida should reject the idea of consolidating some of its judicial circuits as a way to increase efficiency or save taxpayer dollars, a statewide committee of judges, attorneys and other judicial system stakeholders has agreed.
Law and Technology Events
During the last few weeks, we’ve hosted three very informative events through our Frontiers in Law and Technology Series.
Attorney General Moodys Week Review Nov 9 2023
Ahead of Veteran’s Day, we are highlighting the millions of dollars in recoveries we have secured through our Military and Veterans Assistance Program.
Company sues ShippingMyGoods.com for failure to pay for services
FT. LAUDERDALE — OL USA LLC is suing ShippingMyGoods.com alleging it failed to pay more than $20,000 for services rendered.
Chanel sues counterfeit sellers for intellectual property rights violations
FT. LAUDERDALE — Chanel is suing more than a dozen counterfeit product sellers, claiming they are using Chanel's intellectual property.
Brouhaha at music festival leads to lawsuit
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A woman blames security guards at the Rib Roundup in Florida for injuries she sustained in a fight over seats.