News from February 2024
7th Circuit Jnc Notice of Vacancy and Request for Applications
Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested that the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
10th Circuit Jnc Notice of Meeting
The Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will meet on Mon., Mar. 4, 2024, at 8 a.m. for an in-person meeting at the Southern Atlantic Law Group, 290 1st Street S Winter Haven, Florida 33880.
The Fashion Collaboration on March 1, 2024
Fashion and entertainment law attorney Danielle Garno will join the Counseling Creators: Influencers, Artists and Trendsetters Negotiation Competition and Conference, hosted by the University of Miami School of Law.
Man blames Carnival after he was kicked by donkey on cruise stop
A Florida man has sued Carnival Cruise Lines after he was kicked by a donkey during a stop at Grand Turk.
Man bashed on 'Are We Dating The Same Guy' sues over 'pushy' accusation
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida court will have to decide if a man accused of being pushy sexually on a first date has a defamation claim after the woman took to "Are We Dating The Same Guy" to call him out.
Matthew Jacobson returns to Reed Smith’s life sciences industry group
Reed Smith announced the return of former partner Matthew D. Jacobson to the firm’s product liability practice in its Life Sciences Health Industry Group. He will reside in the firm’s Miami and Washington, D.C., offices.
Florida woman's death after colon cancer surgery prompts lawsuit over robotic medical device
A Florida man whose wife died after undergoing colon cancer surgery using a multi-armed, remote-controlled robotic device is suing the manufacturer, alleging that the California-based company designed and marketed a defective and dangerous product.
Nardo Wick fan sues after security leaves him in critical condition
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Rapper Nardo Wick and his security team are named in a lawsuit brought by a man who says he was assaulted when getting a photograph.
Inmate sues after burst pipe shoots hot human waste all over him
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An inmate is suing the Florida Department of Corrections after he says he was sprayed with 200-degree human wastewater, resulting in severe burns and mental anguish.
Greenberg Traurig Receives Seven Recognitions in Daily Business Review’s 2024 Florida Legal Awards
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and its attorneys received seven recognitions in the Daily Business Review’s (DBR) 2024 Florida Legal Awards. These annual awards recognize distinguished members of the Florida legal community.
Greenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Expansion in South Florida; Adds Leading Real Estate Attorney Adam R. Seligman in West Palm Beach
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. continues to strategically expand its market-leading real estate team in South Florida with the addition of Adam R. Seligman as a shareholder in its West Palm Beach office.
Appeals court blocks Florida from enforcing property restrictions against 2 Chinese citizens
Two plaintiffs who are challenging the constitutionality of a Florida law that restricts Chinese citizens from owning property in the state won a temporary injunction earlier this month barring state officials from enforcing the law against them.
Holland & Knight Continues Growth of Real Estate Capital Markets Practice with Addition of Chris Ezell in Miami
Holland & Knight has strengthened its nationally recognized Real Estate Capital Markets Group with the addition of Partner Chris Ezell in Miami.
Think Before You Speak: Navigating Employee Leave Scenarios on February 26, 2024
The topic of employee leave is incredibly complex. With a multitude of national and state-specific requirements, situational policies and specific compliance expectations for employers, it feels nearly impossible for employers to navigate.
Fake concert promoter and former rapper plead guilty to $1.35 million fraud scheme involving bogus music concerts
Two men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for their involvement in a bogus music concert fraud scheme.
Former bartender says Hooters discriminated against her because of her age
TAMPA – A former bartender has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Hooters.
Woman accuses FedEx Ground of disability discrimination, retaliation
A woman has filed a lawsuit accusing FedEx Ground of disability discrimination and retaliation.
Man claims he was fired for using FMLA benefits
A Collier County man says he was wrongfully terminated by GEICO for using FMLA benefits.
New kind of patent lawsuits soaring in Southern District of Florida, new analysis finds
Federal patent-infringement lawsuits aimed at defendants whose identities are kept hidden have shot up 167% from 2022 to 2023 in the Southern District of Florida, raising due-process concerns for the businesses and individuals affected by such filings.
Home for disabled sued after resident drinks dishwashing detergent, suffers throat burns
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A recent lawsuit charges a Florida home for the developmentally disabled with neglect after a resident permanently damaged his esophagus by drinking dish detergent.