Legal Roundup
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Three Predators with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging three predators, Travis Montgomery of Manatee County, Kevin Sheffield of Collier County, and Jason Grant Harrison of Hendry County, with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
2nd Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Nominees
As a result of the retirement of Judge Robert Wheeler, there is a vacancy on the Second Judicial Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with highly qualified nominees for this vacancy by no later than Friday, May 2, 2025.
Littler Team Secures A Quick Preliminary Injunction for CyberCoders
A team from Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, secured a preliminary injunction on behalf of CyberCoders, a permanent placement recruiting firm.
8th Circuit Jnc Announces Extension of Judicial Application Deadline
The Eighth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has extended its deadline for submission of applications for the vacant Circuit Court seat created by the retirement of Judge Moseley to May 13, 2025 at 12 noon.
Greenberg Traurig Advises UOVO Art in TYart Acquisition
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised UOVO Art, a storage and logistics provider for fine art and collections, in its acquisition of TYart, the leading art storage and services provider in Houston.
The EB-5 Investor Green Card Program under Trump 2.0 Where Are We Now? Where Are We Heading? on May 8, 2025
Scott Bettridge will speak on the panel "The EB-5 Investor Green Card Program under Trump 2.0 Where Are We Now? Where Are We Heading?" for the European American Chamber of Commerce Florida.
Supreme Court Disciplines 9 Attorneys
The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined nine attorneys, disbarring one, revoking the license of three, suspending three, and reprimanding two.
Greenberg Traurig Real Estate Practice Continues Strategic Growth, Adds Cindy Campbell in Orlando
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. has expanded its Real Estate Practice with the addition of Cindy Campbell as of counsel in the Orlando office. Campbell joins the firm from Seyfarth Shaw, LLP.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Four-Time Felon with Voter Fraud
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a four-time felon with voter fraud. Brian Keith Lasecki is charged with voting by unqualified elector for voting in the 2022 General Election while on probation.
1st Circuit Jnc Announces List of Circuit Court Judicial Nominees
Earlier , the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First Judicial Circuit interviewed ten applicants to fill the vacancy on the Okaloosa County Court created by the elevation of Judge Jonathan Schlechter.
College of Law Spring 2025 Commencement on May 4
The FSU College of Law spring 2025 graduation ceremony will take place on May 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
Kirkland Advises WIN Waste Innovations on Sale of South Broward Waste-to-Energy Facility in Florida
Kirkland & Ellis advised WIN Waste Innovations on the sale of Wheelabrator South Broward Inc., which owns the South Broward Waste-to-Energy Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to FCC Environmental Services.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Member of Cyberfraud Ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit charged a member of a cyberfraud ring for stealing more than $50,000 from Floridians.
6th Circuit Jnc Announces Judicial Interview Schedule
Notice is hereby given that the following individuals will be interviewed by the Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the Circuit Court vacancy created by the resignation and retirement of Judge George Jirotka.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures Guilty Conviction of Club Owner Involved in Trafficking Ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a guilty conviction for a club owner involved in an organized drug and human trafficking ring in Tampa.
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Judicial Interview Schedule
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 the current Lee County Court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from County Judge Swett’s retirement.
2nd Circuit Jnc Announces Judicial Applicants and Interview Times
The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) received applications from thirteen applicants seeking nomination for appointment to the vacancy on the Second Circuit Court created by the retirement of Judge Robert R. Wheeler.
Greenberg Traurig Secures Victory for Shenzhen Kinwong in $50 Million Trademark Case
A team of litigators from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. secured a trial victory in a $50 million trademark infringement and counterfeiting case on behalf of Shenzhen Kinwong, a China-based company that is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Stetson Law Recognized as Top 10 Military Friendly® School
After numerous years of earning a Military Friendly® School designation, Stetson Law is now rated a Top 10 Military Friendly School for 2025-2026, the organization announced.
Jackson Lewis Expands Miami Presence with Addition of Principal Jennifer M. Taylor
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Jennifer M. Taylor has joined the firm’s Miami office as a principal.