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FLORIDA RECORD

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Legal Roundup


Ag Moodys Statewide Prosecutors Charge Couple Operating Massive Human Trafficking Ring

By The Florida Record |
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

By The Florida Record |
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

By The Florida Record |
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

By The Florida Record |
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

By The Florida Record |
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

By The Florida Record |
Howard Krooks will present “The Use of Trusts in Government Benefits Planning” at the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami Workshop and Dinner Meeting.

Holland & Knight Represents Luther Burbank Corporation in Merger with WaFd Inc.

By The Florida Record |
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).

11th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy

By The Florida Record |
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.

Attorney General Moody Praises Lawmakers Passing Measures Strengthen Public Safety

By The Florida Record |
As the 2024 Florida Legislative Session comes to an end, Attorney General Ashley Moody is praising lawmakers for passing several measures to enhance public safety.

2nd Circuit Jnc Announces Application Deadline and Interview Dates for County Court Judicial Vacancy

By The Florida Record |
As a result of the resignation of Judge Kenneth Hosford, there is a vacancy on the Liberty County Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with highly qualified nominees for these vacancies by no later than Tues., April 16, 2024.

Greenberg Traurig’s Seth J. Entin Speaks at IBA’s 29th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference

By The Florida Record |
Seth J. Entin, shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Tax Practice, spoke at the International Bar Association (IBA)’s 29th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference, March 4 in London.

Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki Lewis Simon, Mian R. Wang Named to NAWL 2024 Rising List

By The Florida Record |
Senior Vice President, Shareholder, and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Officer Nikki Lewis Simon and Litigation Shareholder Mian R. Wang were selected by the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) to the NAWL 2024 Rising List.

Consumer Alert Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians About Government Imposter Scams

By The Florida Record |
Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about government imposter scams on the fifth annual National Slam the Scam Day.

In-House Counsel Name 42 Holland & Knight Attorneys Stand-out Lawyers in Survey by Thomson Reuters

By The Florida Record |
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 42 attorneys have been named as Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers. Every year as part of Thomson Reuters' Sharplegal study, more than 2,000 senior in-house counsel around the world are asked to nominate up to three of the lawyers they have worked with within the last 12 months who have stood out to them.

Holland & Knight Celebrates Success of Combination with Waller on First Anniversary

By The Florida Record |
March 1 marks the first anniversary of the completion of Holland & Knight's combination with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, bringing together two highly regarded law firms to offer clients a broader scope of services and experience, a deeper bench and expanded geographic coverage.

Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki Lewis Simon Among Diversity Global Magazine’s 2024 Top 15 Chief Diversity Officers

By The Florida Record |
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.

Appeals Court Affirms $19.5 Million Verdict for Waldman and Sayre’s Client

By The Florida Record |
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

By The Florida Record |
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.

Attorney General Moody Scotus Fighting Protect Floridians Big Tech Censorship

By The Florida Record |
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

By The Florida Record |
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.