Legal Roundup
Florida Third District Court of Appeal Rules Trial Court Order Compelling Appraisal Violated Policy and Due Process
On March 27, 2024, in Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Angus Murray, No. 3D23-0256, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court’s nonfinal order granting an insured’s ore tenus motion to compel appraisal and to stay the action pending the completion of the appraisal process.
Gov. Desantis Makes Seven Judicial Appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces seven judicial appointments March 26: one to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Broward County Court, one to the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, two to the Hillsborough County Court, one to the 20th Judicial Circuit Court, and one to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
Greenberg Traurig Advises APx Acquisition Corp. I in Business Combination Agreement to Create AI-Driven Genomics Company
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised APx Acquisition Corp. I, a special purpose acquisition company, in its definitive business combination agreement with OmnigenicsAI Corp, a precision medicine company incubated by Bioceres Group PLC, and MultiplAI Health Ltd, a UK-based AI-enabled preventive medicine company.
23 Years Falsely Convicted, JJ Velazquez Urges Reform
A young father of an infant and a toddler, Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez walked into a New York City police station in 1999 thinking he was helping solve a murder.
Florida Board of Bar Examiners Present Annual Staff Awards
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners recently honored its staff at its annual longevity and merit awards luncheon in Tallahassee. Executive Director Michele Gavagni lauded her staff for their dedication and hard work. Board of Bar Examiners Chair Mindy McNichols said the work of the examiners’ professional staff is “crucial to our mission . . . of ensuring the competence and character of attorneys being admitted to the Bar.”
International Law Section Needs Writers to Update Its Ils Deskbook
As one of only two deskbooks published in the United States on the subject of international law, the section says this is a 'unique opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and thought leadership on a global scale'.
Secure Act 2.0 on April 4, 2024
Blank Rome senior counsel Daniel L. Morgan will serve as a speaker at the American Bar Association’s (“ABA”) Business Law Spring Meeting 2024, being held April 4 through 6, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, and online.
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.