Legal Roundup
Alums Return to VLI to Share Insights on Veterans Law
Speaking to Veterans Advocacy Clinic and Advanced Veterans Advocacy Clinic students earlier this month, two Stetson Law alumni shared insights on how to pursue a career rooted in veterans law.
Advancing Underserved Entrepreneurs: How Lawyers Can Get Involved Middle Market and Small Business on April 4, 2024
Jordan Chisholm will present “Advancing Underserved Entrepreneurs: How Lawyers Can Get Involved Middle Market and Small Business” at the American Bar Association Business Law Section’s Spring Meeting 2024.
Ag Moody Files Criminal Charges Against Organized Theft Ringleader Stealing Nearly Half
Attorney General Ashley Moody announced criminal charges against the leader of an organized theft ring for stealing nearly half a million dollars in heavy equipment from Home Depot stores.
3rd Dca Announces Interview Dates for Judicial Applicants
The Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancy in the Third District Court of Appeal created by the passing of Judge Eric Wm. Hendon.
7th Circuit Jnc Announces Applicants for Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
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.
Nicholas Travis to Discuss Property Case Law Developments at PLRB 2024 Claims Conference and Insurance Services Expo
Nicholas W. Travis will share insights on property coverage at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) 2024 Claims Conference and Insurance Services Expo in Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20.
Attorney General Moody Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Against Bidens Border Related
Attorney General Ashley Moody filed an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of Intervenor States seeking to keep the Biden administration from using shadowy gamesmanship to manipulate the president's most vulnerable political liability in an election year: the border crisis.
Deadline to Apply for Jncs Extended to April 15
The Florida Bar has extended the deadline to accept applications from lawyers interested in serving on a judicial nominating commission (JNC).
Holland & Knight Advises DifGen Pharmaceuticals on Acquisition of Manufacturing Facility in South Florida
Holland & Knight advised DifGen Pharmaceuticals LLC on its all-cash purchase, through its subsidiary Aveva Drug Delivery Systems Inc., of the operating and manufacturing assets of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-registered manufacturing facility owned by New Vision Pharmaceuticals and located in Tamarac, Florida.
Eleanor Barnett Named Armstrong Teasdale Miami Office Managing Attorney
Armstrong Teasdale announces that Partner Eleanor Barnett has been named managing attorney of the firm’s Miami office, effective Mar. 1, 2024.
Construction Lending in Florida on March 22, 2024
Ralf Rodriguez will present “Construction Lending in Florida” during the Florida Bar’s Advanced Construction Law Certification Review.
Ag Moodys Statewide Prosecutors Charge Couple Operating Massive Human Trafficking Ring
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.