News from October 2023
Seventeen Broward Sheriff’s Office Employees Charged with COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fraud
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, together with federal and local law enforcement partners, announced today federal criminal charges as part of the Department of Justice’s ongoing initiative to prosecute fraud in connection with COVID-19 pandemic relief programs that offered assistance under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, as well as other crimes relating to the pandemic.
Attorney General Moody and Coalition of 26 Attorneys General Condemn Hamas Terrorist Attacks on Israel
Attorney General Ashley Moody and the attorneys general from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming released the following joint statement in response to the terrorist attacks levied by Hamas against Israel:
Boca Raton Partner Michelle Tanzer Named Among Latin America's Top Female Lawyers by LatinVex
Michelle Tanzer, a partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's Boca Raton office, has been named to LatinVex's Top 100 Female Lawyers in Latina America list.
Preserving Stetson Law’s Historic Fountains
With help from a Historic Preservation Grant, Stetson Law is in the process of restoring three ornate fountains crafted over a century ago and installed in the Plaza Mayor and the Granary Tower.
Ag Moody Expands Project Protect During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody, local county clerks and sheriffs today announced the expansion of Project Protect into Manatee and Hardee counties.
Michael Scott to Attend 2023 Florida Bar Fall Meeting
Michael Scott will attend the Florida Bar 2023 Virtual Fall convention on October 19 and 20 as a Fellow for the Florida Bar’s Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy.
Latinvex Again Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Alison Tanchyk Among Top Female Lawyers
Morgan Lewis partner Alison Tanchyk has been named to the Latinvex Top Female Lawyers list for the fifth time.
22 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Benchmark Litigation Labor & Employment Guide
Twenty-two attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are listed in Benchmark Litigation’s Labor & Employment 2024 Guide.
2023 Florida Enforcement Summit on October 18
Holland & Knight, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting the 2023 Florida Enforcement Summit.
Understanding Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Rules for U.S. and Non-U.S. Residents on October 17, 2023
Private Wealth Services attorney Kevin Packman will participate in a California Lawyers Association webinar on estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax rules.
Who’s Who Legal 2023 Recognizes Glen Waldman
Armstrong Teasdale Litigation Partner Glen H. Waldman has been named to Who’s Who Legal for 2023. Waldman is recognized as a Thought Leader.
Former employee sues Goldfinger Gentlemen's Club for unpaid wages, tip violations
FORT LAUDERDALE - A former employee is suing Goldfinger Gentlemen's Club for unpaid overtime compensation, alleging the club failed to pay minimum wages and improperly distributed tips.
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Moms for Liberty accuses federal agencies of refusing records requests
A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Florida-based Moms for Liberty accuses the Biden administration of not responding to records requests about whether agencies are monitoring the parental rights organization after it was designated an “extremist” group.
Enjoliqué A. Lett Appointed to the Board of Legal Services of Greater Miami
Greenberg Traurig Miami Litigation Shareholder Enjoliqué A. Lett has been appointed to serve on the Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. board of directors. Lett will provide pro bono legal services and support the organization’s efforts to help members of Miami’s underserved communities.
Measure Would End No-compete Employment Contracts for Doctors
Florida doctors would no longer be subject to no-compete clauses in their employment contracts under a measure that has been filed for upcoming session.
Greenberg Traurig Hosts 2023 Women’s Business Forum, ‘Lift Women. Lift Humanity’
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. gathered more than 125 women leaders and attorneys during the firm’s 2023 Women’s Business Forum for a day of empowering discussions on key issues impacting women in business and the many contributions of working women
Three Reed Smith lawyers are in Latinvex's Top 100 Female Lawyer list
Latinvex has listed three Reed Smith women in its Latin America's Top 100 Female Lawyers listings for 2023.
4 Greenberg Traurig Miami Attorneys Named to Aventura Magazine’s ‘Top Lawyers’ List
Four attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Miami office have been named “Top Lawyers” by Aventura Magazine.
52 Bradley Partners Recognized in 2024 Benchmark Litigation Lists
Bradley is pleased to announce that 52 partners have been recognized in the 2024 Benchmark Litigation and Benchmark Litigation Labor & Employment guides.
Ag Moody Leads Multistate Action Against Blackbaud Securing $49.5 Million Over Data Breach Impacting Thousands of Nonprofits and Potentially Millions of Consumers
Attorney General Ashley Moody led a multistate action against Blackbaud and secured $49.5 million from the software company over a massive 2020 ransomware attack.