News from 2025
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Clearwater restaurant and entertainment group following injury
Joan Nadreau has filed a lawsuit against Miller’s Bar & Grill and Platinum Entertainment Group after sustaining severe injuries during an incident involving an entertainer at Two Buks restaurant in Clearwater.
Cross Border Trust Planning on February 4, 2025
Cross Border Trust Planning on February 4, 2025 at Rusty Pelican.
Liquidity Event Planning: Corporate, Tax and Estate Planning Considerations for a Business Exit on February 4, 2025
Corporate Services attorney Aaron Slavens and Private Wealth Services attorney Sean Tevel will be speaking at the 13th Annual Estate Planning Symposium, hosted in Florida by the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami.
Florida Attorney General’s Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Secures More Than $2.2 Million for Florida Medicaid from Inpatient Behavioral Health Company
The Florida Attorney General’s Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured more than $2.2 million for the Florida Medicaid program from Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. Acadia, a health care provider based in Tennessee, alleged to have violated the Federal False Claims Act and the Florida False Claims Act by submitting false or fraudulent claims for inpatient behavioral health care to Medicaid and Medicare.
7th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy and Request for Applications
Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested that the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Volusia County Court.
Florida Attorney General’s Office Files Criminal Charges Against Pool Contractors that Defrauded Hundreds of Floridians Out Millions of Dollars
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution filed criminal charges against two pool contractors.
2 former employees of Miami nonprofit accuse commissioner of misusing public funds
Two former employees of a Miami nonprofit that oversees two downtown parks have filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against Commissioner Joe Carollo, accusing him of funneling public funds to political allies and shielding improper accounting practices
International Wealth Transfer Planning on February 1, 2025
International Tax attorney Eduardo Arista will be speaking at the Cuban American CPAs Association's Annual Tax Update Seminar 2025 taking place in Miami.
Quinn Emanuel Names Olga Vieira as Co-Managing Partner of the Miami Office
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the global litigation powerhouse, has named Olga Vieira as the firm’s newest Co-Managing Partner of the Miami Office.
Florida AG’s office launches Nicotine Dispensing Device Directory
The Florida Attorney General’s Office has launched the Nicotine Dispensing Device Directory, giving retailers until March 1 to remove the listed products from their inventories.
Plaintiff alleges foreign company owner’s negligence caused severe injury
A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against Lantana I Owner LLC following a pedestrian accident that resulted in serious injuries and the death of an emotional support animal due to alleged negligence at an apartment complex crosswalk lacking...
Plaintiff injured gym member sues fitness center and property owner over negligence
Maxol Cimeus has filed a lawsuit against LA Fitness and Pine Trail Square following an injury caused by faulty gym equipment.
Maria Machado (beachgoer) sues Oceanside Beach Service (beach service provider) for Negligence
Maria Machado has filed a lawsuit against Oceanside Beach Service after being injured by an unsecured umbrella at Delray Beach.
Pedestrian Sues Property Owner Over Negligence Leading to Tragic Accident
A pedestrian has taken legal action against a property owner following an accident that resulted in severe injuries and the death of an emotional support animal.
Florida Attorney General’s Office Secures $7.4 Billion from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family for Fueling the Opioid Crisis
The Florida Attorney General’s Office announced that, following Florida-led efforts, a $7.4 billion multistate settlement has been reached with members of the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, Inc. for their instrumental role in creating the opioid crisis.
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.