News from September 2024
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Interview Schedule for Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill one current Circuit Court vacancy created by the passage of HB 5401.
DeSantis wants Fla. AG to investigate second Trump assassination attempt
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has assigned state Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Polsinelli Advises Landvault in $450 Million Acquisition by Infinite Reality
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli recently advised Landvault, an award-winning tech company specializing in immersive technology and digital twins that is one of the leading developers in the Web3 metaverse, in its acquisition by Infinite Reality (iR), an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through AI and immersive technologies.
Investment Visas, Parole & Chevron/Loper Bright Decision on September 18, 2024
Private Wealth Services attorney Eduardo Arista will be speaking at the American Immigration Lawyers Association luncheon covering key topics across three panels.
Best Foot Forward Recognizes Nelson Mullins’ Boca Raton Office with 2024 Anchor Award
Nelson Mullins’ Boca Raton office has been a longtime supporter of Best Foot Forward (BFF), a nonprofit organization in Palm Beach County dedicated to the educational success of youth who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and have entered the foster care system.
FSU Law Hosting Sunburn Business and Law of Cannabis Symposium
FSU Law's Stoops Center for Law & Business is offering an opportunity to dive deep into the rapidly evolving cannabis industry in Florida at the Sunburn Business and Law of Cannabis Symposium on September 18 from 2-5 p.m.
Attorney General Moody Calls Congress Protect Youth Requiring Surgeon General Warning
Attorney General Ashley Moody and 41 other attorneys general are calling on congressional leaders to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms.
7 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers to Speak at International Bar Association Annual Conference
Seven lawyers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak at the International Bar Association’s (IBA) 2024 Annual Conference, the world’s largest and most prestigious international gathering of legal professionals, taking place from Sept. 15-20 in Mexico City.
Man Sues Florida Town Over Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Michael Volcan has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Lake Park after slipping on an unmaintained marina ramp last year. The suit claims negligence and seeks over $50,000 in damages for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
Woman Sues IHOP Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Dawn Annette Puccio has filed a lawsuit against International House of Pancakes (IHOP) after slipping on a foreign substance inside one of its restaurants in Delray Beach, Florida. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for severe injuries allegedly caused by IHOP's negligence in maintaining safe premises.
Resident Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading To Serious Injuries
Ina Merritt has filed a lawsuit against FirstService Residential Florida Inc., alleging negligence after slipping on liquid at one of their properties. She seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for medical expenses and loss of earnings.
Plaintiff Alleges Nursing Home Neglect Against Wellington Rehab
William C. Naulty has filed a lawsuit against Wellington Rehab and Health Center LLC alleging severe neglect leading to infections in his elderly mother while she was a resident at The Luxe at Wellington Rehabilitation Center in Palm Beach County.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed in Florida over listeriosis outbreak from Boar's Head products
The family of a Virginia man and Holocaust survivor who died after eating Boar’s Head liverwurst contaminated with listeria bacteria is suing the deli meats company in a Sarasota County court.
SCOTUS Ruling in Loper Bright v. Raimondo: Impact on ERISA, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation on September 17, 2024
Litigation attorney Lindsey Camp will co-lead a Strafford webinar reviewing how landmark U.S. Supreme Court rulings will affect matters involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), employee benefits and executive compensation.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Bond Investors in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Grant Anticipation Notes Issuance
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. represented bond investors in the issuance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Grant Anticipation Notes Series 2024 and Series 2024-B by the National Finance Authority, totaling $50,400,000.
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Chair and Vice-chair 2024-25
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission held a public Zoom meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024 to nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024-2025. Steven E. Martin was named Chair and Paul Giordano was named Vice-Chair.
Plaintiff alleges Nordstrom's negligence after tripping incident
Lisa Arribas has filed a lawsuit against Nordstrom after tripping over a wooden block at one of their stores. She claims negligence on part of Nordstrom for failing to maintain safe premises and seeks damages exceeding fifty thousand dollars.
Woman Sues Property Management Companies Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Carol Boettcher has filed a lawsuit against RPM Living LLC d/b/a 10X Boca Raton and Davis Premier Services LLC for negligence after slipping on a wet floor in her apartment unit led to severe injuries. The suit seeks compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 along with other reliefs as deemed appropriate under Florida law.
Resident Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Dale Hardnette has filed a lawsuit against Boca Vista Apartments LLC for alleged negligence after he sustained significant injuries due to faulty flooring in his apartment. The case seeks damages exceeding $50,000 and demands a jury trial.
Palm Beach Resident Sues Major Storage Company Over Negligence Leading to Injuries
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against Public Storage Inc., alleging negligence after slipping on their premises due to leaking pipes. The plaintiff seeks damages for medical expenses and other related costs.