News from 2023
Pillow Fight Championship hits former employee with trademark suit
A Florida company has sued a former employee claiming he has infringed on its use of the website www.pillowfightchampionship.com.
Suit: Home Depot worker faced ridicule, termination due to sexual orientation
Suit: Home Depot worker faced ridicule, termination due to sexual orientation
Family Health Centers files trademark infringement lawsuit
FORT MYERS – Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida has filed a federal lawsuit against Best Care Community Center and Family Health Center, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising.
Florida Department of Health agrees to settlement over release of COVID-19 data
A settlement between the Florida Department of Health and a former state legislator over the release of detailed COVID-19 data will cost state taxpayers more than $150,000 in legal fees, according to the terms of the agreement.
Disney sued over 'wedgie' on water slide
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A couple blame Disney for the wedgie and injuries the wife suffered on a water slide and have filed a lawsuit in Florida state court.
Florida city faces wrongful death suit after firefighter dies on the job
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The Florida city of Apopka is being blamed for the accident that killed one of its firefighters.
Reed Smith's strengths in Latin America recognized in Legal 500 rankings
Legal 500 Latin America’s 2024 edition has recognized global law firm Reed Smith’s strengths in the region.
Couple sues Ocala, alleging unlawful stop and false arrest by police officer
OCALA – A Marion County couple has filed a lawsuit against the City of Ocala claiming a police officer stopped them without cause and made an unjustified arrest.
Cape Coral man files class action against debt collector for TCPA violations
FORT MYERS – A Cape Coral man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection company claiming the company's practice of sending unsolicited prerecorded voicemails violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Minister sues after confrontation over face masks, calls policies 'demonic'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida minister calls some masking policies "demonic" and is suing over the reception he received when showing his bare face at a store.
CXO Breakfast & Panel Meeting on November 2, 2023
Corporate attorney Danielle Price will be participating at the Executive Roundtable's CXO Breakfast & Panel Meeting in Miami.
Upholding Ethical Standards in Sports Law - Delving into AI-Related Considerations on November 2, 2023
Sports Law attorney Samir Patel will be attending and participating in the “Game Changers: The Intersection of Sports and Artificial Intelligence Virtual Fall Symposium” hosted by the Sports Lawyers Association.
U.S. Attorney’s Office For The Middle District Of Florida Celebrates Funding Announced During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg joins survivors, victim service providers, advocates, and communities nationwide in recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
Attorney General Moody Urges Floridians Participate 25th National Drug Take Back Day
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to participate in the 25th National Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Voltstar Technologies files lawsuit against Motorola Mobility for patent infringement
FORT LAUDERDALE – Voltstar Technologies has filed a lawsuit against Motorola Mobility claiming patent infringement over several device charger products.
Disabled man files lawsuit against Florida Circle K Stores for ADA violations
FORT MYERS – A disabled man has filed a lawsuit against Florida Circle K stores, seeking an injunction requiring the business owners to modify the propertie to comply with ADA standards.
Holland & Knight Earns Top Rankings in The Legal 500 Latin America Guide
Holland & Knight is recommended as one of the top international law firms in Latin America, including Colombia and Mexico, in The Legal 500 Latin America 2024 edition.
Emotional distress lawsuit: Florida lottery led man to think he won $15 million
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man who thought he won $15 million is suing the state lottery after finding out he hadn't.
Woman sues Norwegian Cruise Lines for severe burns caused by defective coffee carafe
MIAMI – A cruise ship passenger is suing Norwegian Cruise Lines, claiming that she was severely burned when a defective coffee carafe caused hot, scalding coffee to spill on her hand.
Passenger sues Celebrity Cruises claiming she was injured by a defective shower door
MIAMI – A cruise ship passenger has filed a negligence lawsuit against Celebrity Cruises, claiming that she was injured in her cabin's shower when a defective door suddenly slammed on her leg.