News from September 2023
Jacobs Clinic Leads Charge for Ghost Orchid Protection
Delicate, elusive, and visually striking, the ghost orchid lives deep within southwest Florida’s wetlands.
“A Force of Nature”: Remembering Dick Jacobs ‘67
The Stetson Law community mourns the passing of alumnus Richard O. “Dick” Jacobs ’67, a champion of the College of Law – and the legal profession itself – whose legacy will not be forgotten.
Attorney General Moody Announces Arrest of Care Provider for Overbilling More Than $13,000 to Medicaid Program
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit announced the arrest of Hillsborough County resident Caridad Abreu Gonzalez for Medicaid fraud.
Florida pharmacy among companies sued by Eli Lilly over pending weight loss drug
Tirzepatide is an ingredient in Mounjaro, a diabetes pharmaceutical only Eli Lilly is approved to sell
The Boca Raton Observer Names 9 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys ‘Top Lawyers’
The Boca Raton Observer magazine selected nine attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale offices as “Top Lawyers.”
Telehealth Landscape: Licensing, Practice Standards, and Emerging Trends on September 28, 2023
Senior counsel Evan Hellman and associate Jaide Lee Beverly are speaking in College of Healthcare Information Management Executive’s (CHIME) Digital Health Insights webinar in a virtual networking event titled “Telehealth Landscape: Licensing, Practice Standards, and Emerging Trends.”
Palm Beach County defendants in kickboxer Andrew Tate defamation suit granted anonymity
Social media influencer Tate filed a $5 million lawsuit against his Florida accuser
Ag Moody, Law Enforcement Leaders and Counselors Encourage Officers Struggling With Mental Health Challenges to Seek Help During National Suicide Prevention Month
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody, local law enforcement leaders and counselors are encouraging officers struggling with mental health challenges to seek help.
Class action alleges Big Lots' coffee falsely markets number of actual servings
A Florida woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Big Lots, Inc., claiming the company falsely advertises that one of its ground coffee products can make up to 210 cups of coffee when in actuality it can only make approximately 150.
6th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Applicants and Interview Schedule
Notice is hereby given that the following individuals will be interviewed by the Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the Circuit Court vacancy created by the resignation and retirement of Judge Anthony Rondolino.
Florida Supreme Court set to rule on 15-week abortion ban after hearing oral arguments
Arguments were heard earlier this month
Cozen O’Connor Hires Kurt Konrad Lunkenheimer, Expanding its White Collar Practice to South Florida
Cozen O'Connor announced Kurt Konrad Lunkenheimer, a trial lawyer turned federal prosecutor in Miami, has joined its White Collar Defense & Investigations group.
1st Dca Jnc Announces Public Meeting
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) meet on Sept. 22, 2023 at 4 p.m. (EDT) The meeting held by Microsoft Teams video and audio conferencing at.
Appeals court: Public adjusters doubling as appraisers is limited by law
Section 626.854 of the Florida Statutes outlines double duty limits
State GOP leader: After Trump declined RNC pledge, he won viewers on Tucker Carlson X interview
The RNC pledge required Trump to support the future GOP nominee in the event primary voters elected someone else.
Catholic bookstore favorably settles federal lawsuit over gender pronouns against Jacksonville
Queen of Angels, owned by Christie DeTrude, sued in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Jet ski renter claims negligence after being thrown, struck by another jet ski
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida jet ski rental company is facing a negligence claim after a rider suffered severe injuries.
Mayer Brown wins two "Firm of the Year" awards at International Tax Review's 2023 Americas Tax Awards
Mayer Brown’s Tax Controversy practice was named “Tax Court Firm of the Year” in the United States and “North America Litigation and Disputes Firm of the Year” at International Tax Review (ITR)’s 2023 Americas Awards.
Plaintiff's attorney talks adding new defendant to cold medicine lawsuit
Attorney Jason Richards plans to add Kenvue as a defendant to his Northern District of Florida complaint
Holland & Knight Advises GoodVets in Strategic Growth Investment from General Atlantic
Holland & Knight advised GoodVets Group LLC, a leading modern, single-brand veterinary care platform, in its strategic growth investment from General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm. General Atlantic joins existing investor SkyKnight Capital L.P.