News from February 2024
Attorney General Moody Secures 30-year Prison Sentence for Real Estate Investment Fraudster
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 30-year prison sentence for a man operating an elaborate real estate investment scheme.
Holland & Knight International Practices and Lawyers Recognized by Chambers Global
Holland & Knight has been named as one of the world's leading law firms by Chambers Global – The World's Leading Lawyers for Business.
5th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Applicants
The Fifth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces the below listed names are all the applicants who applied for the vacancy in the Fifth Judicial Circuit for Lake County Circuit Court Judge due to the retirement of the Hon. Anthony M. Tatti.
Class action says liquor store won't stop sending text messages
A class action lawsuit accuses a liquor store of sending unsolicited text messages to consumers even after they have opted out of the service.
Deaf woman says Walmart doesn't provide interpreters for employees
A deaf woman says Walmart has failed to provide interpreters for its employees.
Religious nurse practitioner sues CVS for requiring her to prescribe hormonal contraceptives
WEST PALM BEACH — A former CVS nurse practitioner is suing CVS alleging it violated Title VII by failing to accommodate her religious beliefs and refusing to engage in meaningful discussion about alternative accommodations.
Reed Smith shortlisted in the Florida Legal Awards for disputes work
Global law firm Reed Smith was shortlisted by the Daily Business Review for the Florida Legal Awards, in the cross-border disputes category.
10th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy
The Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for a Polk County, County Court vacancy, created by the resignation of Judge Robert Fegers.
Florida lawmakers table plan to use public funds to help pay for Trump's legal bills
A proposal that would allow Florida officials to provide up to $5 million in public funds to former President Donald Trump to help finance his legal bills has been sidelined in the current legislative session.
Florida lawmakers propose banning youth under 16 from social media
The Florida House of Representatives recently passed a measure barring minors under 16 years of age from having social media accounts, but a tech industry association predicts the bill would face litigation if signed into law.
Six Intellectual Property Attorneys Recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 in 2024
Six Holland & Knight attorneys have been recognized for their leading trademark practices by the World Trademark Review's 2024 edition of the WTR 1000.
Jessica Gopiao receives 36 Under 36 Professionalism award from Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Jessica Gopiao has been named by the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) as one of the top 36 lawyers under age 36 in the state.
Holland & Knight Recognized for Three Top Deals at 2024 USA M&A Atlas Awards
Three transactions completed by Holland & Knight attorneys were named "Deals of the Year" at this year's USA M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by the Global M&A Network.
Trans, nonbinary teachers sue over Florida pronoun law
TALLAHASSEE — A lawsuit is suing the Florida Department of Education challenging a new law that prohibits public school employees and contractors from using their preferred personal titles or pronouns if they do not correspond to their sex assigned at birth.
Nina Welch Recognized in Florida Legal Awards by the Daily Business Review
Nelson Mullins partner Nina Welch has been selected as an On the Rise honoree for the Daily Business Review’s annual Florida Legal Awards.
Protecting Your Rights and The Money Chase on February 16, 2024
Michael Fernandez will moderate the “Protecting Your Rights and the Money Chase” panel at the iLaw2024 conference.
Corporate Partner Duccio Mortillaro Joins Fox Rothschild, Will Lead Newly Formed Italy Practice Group
Broadening the scope of the firm’s international corporate and transactional capabilities, Fox Rothschild is delighted to welcome partner Duccio Mortillaro as chair of the firm’s new Italy Practice Group.
Florida bill would allow police officers to seek victim protection under Marsy's Law
In response to a recent state Supreme Court decision, a Florida lawmaker has proposed measures that would restore the right of crime victims, including on-duty police officers, not to have their names disclosed to the public.
Woman blames Norwegian Cruise Lines, DJ Khaled for sexual assault on cruise
MIAMI — A lawsuit alleges a security guard committed sexual assault during a cruise event organized by Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Greenberg Traurig Advises FBR Limited in Agreements to Drive Construction Innovation
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised FBR Limited, a leading Australian-based robotics innovator, in its binding agreements with construction products giant CRH Ventures Americas, Inc., for a demonstration program to jointly construct up to 10 houses in the United States.