Legal Roundup
2nd Circuit Jnc Announces Application Deadline and Interview Dates for County Court Judicial Vacancy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
HPE Miami 2024 on March 6-7
Join McDermott to hear from and connect with leading investors, executives and founders who will share insights around the most pressing topics and trends impacting healthcare investing right on the beach in Miami.
The Fashion Collaboration on March 1, 2024
Fashion and entertainment law attorney Danielle Garno will join the Counseling Creators: Influencers, Artists and Trendsetters Negotiation Competition and Conference, hosted by the University of Miami School of Law.
10th Circuit Jnc Notice of Meeting
The Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will meet on Mon., Mar. 4, 2024, at 8 a.m. for an in-person meeting at the Southern Atlantic Law Group, 290 1st Street S Winter Haven, Florida 33880.
7th Circuit Jnc Notice of 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 Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
Matthew Jacobson returns to Reed Smith’s life sciences industry group
Reed Smith announced the return of former partner Matthew D. Jacobson to the firm’s product liability practice in its Life Sciences Health Industry Group. He will reside in the firm’s Miami and Washington, D.C., offices.
Greenberg Traurig Receives Seven Recognitions in Daily Business Review’s 2024 Florida Legal Awards
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and its attorneys received seven recognitions in the Daily Business Review’s (DBR) 2024 Florida Legal Awards. These annual awards recognize distinguished members of the Florida legal community.
Greenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Expansion in South Florida; Adds Leading Real Estate Attorney Adam R. Seligman in West Palm Beach
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. continues to strategically expand its market-leading real estate team in South Florida with the addition of Adam R. Seligman as a shareholder in its West Palm Beach office.
Holland & Knight Continues Growth of Real Estate Capital Markets Practice with Addition of Chris Ezell in Miami
Holland & Knight has strengthened its nationally recognized Real Estate Capital Markets Group with the addition of Partner Chris Ezell in Miami.
Think Before You Speak: Navigating Employee Leave Scenarios on February 26, 2024
The topic of employee leave is incredibly complex. With a multitude of national and state-specific requirements, situational policies and specific compliance expectations for employers, it feels nearly impossible for employers to navigate.