News from 2025
Value of Dwayne Haskins wrongful death case discovered; Family and widow continue legal war
PITTSBURGH - With the wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins coming to a close, a federal judge has refused to silence any concerns his widow has with a documentary planned by his parents.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Property Owner After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Nigel Joseph Taylor has filed a lawsuit against Heisner Enterprises Partnership for negligence following an injury sustained from a slip-and-fall incident on their property.
Plaintiff alleges major retailer's negligence caused severe injury
Lisa Hawkins has filed a lawsuit against The Home Depot entities over alleged negligence leading to her injury at one of their stores in West Palm Beach.
Customer Sues Car Dealership Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Carole Williams has filed a lawsuit against Schumacher Auto Group alleging negligence after she tripped over uneven pavers at their dealership.
Plaintiff alleges Board of County Commissioners discriminated based on Race and Religion
A former firefighter has taken legal action against Palm Beach County's Board of Commissioners alleging racial and religious discrimination during his tenure at their fire department.
Plaintiff alleges negligence by retail giant over hazardous store conditions
Lisa Hawkins has filed a lawsuit against The Home Depot after sustaining injuries from an alleged hazardous condition at one of their stores in West Palm Beach.
Prominent Attorney Scott MacCormack Brings Top Corporate and Venture Capital Practice to Holland & Knight
Holland & Knight has bolstered its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group with the addition of Scott MacCormack as partner.
Troutman Pepper Locke Reports Strong Performance in 2024 League Table Rankings
Troutman Pepper Locke continues to perform well in the industry league table rankings released by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) and Bloomberg, notably ranking as the No. 4 firm in Bloomberg’s US Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume category.
Javier Lopez Appointed to Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that shareholder Javier Lopez has been appointed by the Mayor of Miami and the City Commission to the Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board (PZAB).The Board acts as the gatekeeper for real estate development for the City of Miami.
VLI Joins Raymond James Valor Network
To better serve veterans in the Tampa Bay region and beyond, the Raymond James National Veteran Inclusion (Valor) Network has added Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute to the portfolio of organizations that help it support those who have served.
AG’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secures $2.2M from Acadia Healthcare
The Florida Attorney General’s Office says its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured more than $2.2 million for the Florida Medicaid program from Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Insurance Information Institute announces that Florida will target transparency in third-party litigation funding
The Insurance Information Institute (III) announced that Florida lawmakers plan to revisit transparency requirements for third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in an email sent on January 23.
Plaintiff accuses fitness club operator of negligence following violent assault
Daniel Hernandez has filed a lawsuit against LA Fitness after being assaulted at their Lake Worth location by gang members.
Plaintiff alleges Clearwater retailer's negligence caused severe injury
Jane Engdahl has filed a lawsuit against Surf Style Retail Management in Pinellas County court alleging negligence after she slipped on their premises resulting in serious injuries.
Customer Alleges Negligence Against Car Wash Business Following Injury Incident
Nancy W. Duggan sues Seminole Fuel LLC after an automated car wash incident left her injured and her vehicle damaged due to alleged negligence by the company operating it in Pinellas County Florida
Piano Teacher Sues Dog Owners Over Vicious Attack
A piano teacher has filed a lawsuit against homeowners after being attacked by their Great Dane during a lesson visit in St Petersburg last year.
Plaintiff sues Restaurant Chain IHOP over Negligence Leading to Injury
Eileen M. Smith has taken legal action against IHOP Restaurants alongside FJM Realty and Snyder Property Management following an injury sustained due to alleged negligence at an IHOP location in St. Petersburg.
What to Expect When Your Employees Are Expecting: A Look at the EEOC’s Latest Guidance and the Evolving Legal Landscape Concerning the PWFA on January 28, 2025
The ball has dropped, the clock has turned, and a new year is upon us.
Holland & Knight Advises Redwire Corporation on $925 Million Acquisition of Edge Autonomy
Holland & Knight advised Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, in its agreement to acquire Edge Autonomy, a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system technology.
Neighbor Accuses Local Couple Over Dog Attack Leading To Severe Injuries
A lawsuit has been filed against a couple following a dog attack that left a minor severely injured in Seminole, Florida.