News from March 2024
Construction Lending in Florida on March 22, 2024
Ralf Rodriguez will present “Construction Lending in Florida” during the Florida Bar’s Advanced Construction Law Certification Review.
Eleanor Barnett Named Armstrong Teasdale Miami Office Managing Attorney
Armstrong Teasdale announces that Partner Eleanor Barnett has been named managing attorney of the firm’s Miami office, effective Mar. 1, 2024.
Florida blocked from enforcing its restrictions on 'woke' workplace training
A federal appeals court has blocked a provision of a new Florida law barring employers from holding mandatory workplace training sessions that embrace race, sex and equity concepts the state deemed offensive.
Woman accuses Disney Vacations of FMLA, ADA violations
A woman is accusing Disney Vacation Development of violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Parties reach settlement in lawsuit over Florida law restricting instruction about gender issues in schools
Plaintiffs and Florida education officials have agreed to a settlement in the litigation over the 2022 Parental Rights in Education Act, which the Governor’s Office said aimed to keep “radical gender and sexual ideology” out of young children’s classrooms.
Children's hospital sued over treatment of newborn
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Parents are suing a Florida children's hospital over a delay in treatment they say caused their newborn permanent injuries.
Ag Moodys Statewide Prosecutors Charge Couple Operating Massive Human Trafficking Ring
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a Florida couple with human trafficking, RICO, sexual battery, money laundering and other serious counts for operating a massive trafficking ring.
Greenberg Traurig Continues to Expand Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Rinaldo Martinez as of counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.
Greenberg Traurig Shareholders to Speak at SIFMA 2024 C&L Seminar
Two Greenberg Traurig, P.A. shareholders speak at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) 2024 Compliance & Legal (C&L) Annual Seminar to be held March 17-20 in Orlando.
Alumna, USF President Rhea Law to Speak at Spring Commencement
Reflecting Stetson Law’s deep ties to higher education institutions throughout the region, Rhea F. Law, University of South Florida president and CEO, will deliver the college of law’s commencement address on May 18, 2024.
Beyond Borders and Bytes: Understanding the Global Landscape of Technology and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry on March 21, 2024
Wendy Venoit will speak on the panel “Beyond Borders and Bytes: Understanding the Global Landscape of Technology and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry” at the 2024 American Arbitration Association Construction Conference.
The Use of Trusts in Government Benefits Planning on March 19, 2024
Howard Krooks will present “The Use of Trusts in Government Benefits Planning” at the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami Workshop and Dinner Meeting.
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
Lawsuit wants tequila in margarita-flavored hard seltzers
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - Drinkers expect tequila in their hard seltzers if they are labeled as margarita-flavored, a new class action lawsuit says.
Autism plaintiffs rejected from Florida Lockheed Martin toxic tort
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Autism is among the disorders that lawyers can't prove to be caused by a Florida Lockheed Martin plant.
Holland & Knight Represents Luther Burbank Corporation in Merger with WaFd Inc.
Holland & Knight advised Luther Burbank Corporation (formerly Nasdaq: LBC), the bank holding company for Luther Burbank Savings, in its merger with WaFd Inc. (f/k/a Washington Federal Inc.) (Nasdaq: WAFD).
MSC Cruise passenger says server sexually assaulted her
A woman says she was sexually assaulted by a server on an MSC Cruise.
Lawsuit: Miles Morales Halloween costume overheated, burned child
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman says her son was burned when the battery pack in his Miles Morales Halloween costume overheated.
11th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy
The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the resignation of County Court Judge Carlos Gamez.
Woman sues United after she's injured by fellow passenger exiting plane
A Riviera Beach woman has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines claiming she was injured by a fellow passenger who was rushing to get off of the airplane.