News from March 2024
Woman files ADA complaint against Habitat for Humanity
A woman has filed an lawsuit claiming Habitat for Humanity of Florida Inc. alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Startled by cockroach, woman says she tripped on Carnival cruise
A Florida woman says she tripped and injured herself on a Carnival Cruise Lines ship after she was startled by a cockroach in her stateroom.
W.Va., nine other states file challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is spearheading a lawsuit that will challenge a new rule that would require companies to report climate-related risks.
Staffers accusing Rep. Basabe of sexual harassment file defamation lawsuit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida media outlet faces defamation allegations from staffers who accused a state representative of sexual harassment and are unhappy with its coverage of an investigation that led to no punishment.
Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki Lewis Simon Among Diversity Global Magazine’s 2024 Top 15 Chief Diversity Officers
Senior Vice President, Shareholder and Greenberg Traurig Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer Nikki Lewis Simon was selected among the Diversity Global Magazine 2024 Top 15 Chief Diversity Officers.
Federal judge sides with Florida over legality of 2021 election law after being reversed by appeals court
Federal District Judge Mark Walker has effectively ended efforts by voting rights groups to overturn parts of a 2021 Florida election law after an appeals court rejected Walker’s previous decision concluding the law violated the rights of Black voters.
Appeals Court Affirms $19.5 Million Verdict for Waldman and Sayre’s Client
The Florida Third District Court of Appeal has affirmed a verdict secured by Partners Glen Waldman and Michael Sayre in a complex business fraud case regarding attempts to deprive a prominent Miami physician of his 33.3% interest in a family business in Colombia.
Achieving Success in the Face of Roadblocks on March 7, 2024
You and a guest are invited to join the Holland & Knight Women's Initiative and South Florida Business Journal for an interactive discussion and networking reception with accomplished professional women from a wide range of industries at Holland & Knight's Miami office.
Fired engineer says he was railroaded by company
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - After an incident on the tracks, an engineer was pressured to sign documents and then wrongfully terminated, a Florida lawsuit says.
Class action claims Rowdy energy drink labels are deceptive
A class action lawsuit claims the labels on Rowdy energy drinks are meant to deceive consumers.
Former employee says Salvation Army didn't pay overtime
A man who used to work for The Salvation Army says he wasn't paid for overtime hours.
Attorney General Moody Scotus Fighting Protect Floridians Big Tech Censorship
Attorney General Ashley Moody is at the Supreme Court of the United States defending Florida’s right to protect citizens from Big Tech censorship.
Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown calls for “radical empathy” at first 2024 Foreman lecture
Coinciding with World Day of Social Justice, Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown, a prominent eco-justice scholar, spoke on the link between environmental problems and social injustices.
White worker says he was fired for wanting to wear his hair in braids
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida A&M faces a discrimination lawsuit from a white employee who says he was fired after a dispute over wearing his hair in braids.
HPE Miami 2024 on March 6-7
Join McDermott to hear from and connect with leading investors, executives and founders who will share insights around the most pressing topics and trends impacting healthcare investing right on the beach in Miami.
8-year-old beat with a baseball bat sues Babe Ruth League
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit blames a youth baseball league for the beating of an 8-year-old player with a bat.