Legal Roundup
13th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of highly qualified candidates to fill the two County Court vacancies created by the resignation of Judge Conrad and the elevation of Judge Murphy to the County Court bench.
Attorney General Moody Urges Biden Administration Stop Continued Support Cubas
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging the Biden administration to stop its continued support of Cuba’s communist interests.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Insurer on Late-Notice Hurricane Ian Claim
On May 21, 2024, in Bonsignore v. QBE Specialty Ins. Co., Case No. 1:23-CV-23812-PCH, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted an insurer summary judgment on a late-notice property insurance claim, ruling that an insured’s untimely notice prejudiced the insurer as a matter of law.
Holland & Knight Recognized by Seramount as a "Best Law Firm for Women and Diversity"
Holland & Knight has been named among the Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity by Seramount, a strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Greenberg Traurig Orlando Expands Labor & Employment Practice with Addition of Alicia M. Chiu
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. continues the strategic expansion of its Orlando office with the addition of Labor & Employment Shareholder Alicia M. Chiu.
Company Presentations on June 5, 2024
Corporate attorney Danielle Price will be participating in the 2024 Early Stage Florida Venture Forum Conference in Orlando, Florida
Steven Kirkham and Tara Scanlon Recognized by GlobeSt.com as Influencers in Retail Real Estate
Holland & Knight Partners Steven Kirkham and Tara Scanlon were recognized by GlobeSt.com as 2024 Influencers in Retail Real Estate.
Greenberg Traurig Business Immigration & Compliance Practice to Present Tax, Regulatory, and Immigration Lunch & Learn
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Business Immigration & Compliance Practice is hosting a Lunch & Learn titled “Foreign Funds Investing or Operating in the United States – Key Tax, Regulatory and Immigration Updates” June 5 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. in its New York City office.
Sastre Inducted to American College of Trial Lawyers
The American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) has admitted Shook, Hardy & Bacon Partner Hildy Sastre as a fellow.
Obtaining evidence for use in international tribunals, a book by Reed Smith partner Ed Mullins: Updated edition available
Three years after publishing an influential book explaining the significance of transnational discovery, Reed Smith partner Ed Mullins and co-author Lawrence W. Newman (presently with Baker & McKenzie) have updated the edition to describe how several groundbreaking new rulings have changed the landscape.
Stetson Law Celebrates Spring 2024 Commencement
During a sunny morning ceremony in the Plaza Mayor Courtyard, nearly 300 Stetson Law students officially became Stetson Law alumni.
Honors & Awards Ceremony Celebrates Exceptional Grads
On the eve of the Spring 2024 Commencement, members of the Stetson Law community gathered in the Great Hall to recognize the graduates who went above and beyond during their time in law school.
Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized at The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County’s 75th Anniversary Gala
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and its attorneys were recognized with the “And Justice for All Award” at the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County's 75th Anniversary Gala held May 11 at the Kravis Center.
Matthew F. Hall Installed as Law Alumni Council President for University of Florida Levin College of Law
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner Matthew F. Hall has been elected as the 2024-2025 president of the Law Alumni Council (LAC) for the University of Florida Levin College of Law, taking the position at a passing of the gavel ceremony on May 16.
Florida Launches Statewide Human Trafficking Hotline After Radical Ceo Demands
Florida officially has a statewide human trafficking reporting number. Following information and a subsequent letter to Congress regarding the National Human Trafficking Hotline operated by Polaris, failing to disseminate timely suspected human trafficking tips to local law enforcement, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Florida’s Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, created a Florida-specific tipline.
Ezequiel Lugo Receives Favorable Decision in Additur Appeal
Ezequiel Lugo obtained a favorable decision in an appeal from an order granting a new trial after the defendants rejected an additur.
Dissecting the Proposed Foreign Trust Regulations on May 23, 2024
Tax attorney Kevin Packman will be participating in a STEP Mid Atlantic webinar providing an overview of proposed regulations regarding foreign trusts and the implications for U.S. taxpayers.
Ag Moody Honors Law Enforcement During National Police Week and Presents Cabinet
Attorney General Ashley Moody presented a Florida Cabinet Resolution to a first responder support group in recognition of National Police Week.
ICC PANARB 2024 on May 22
Miami-based partner Francisco Rodriguez has been invited to present at the sixth ICC PANARB event, held May 22 and organized by the ICC International Court of Arbitration and ICC Panama.
Structuring and Basic Functioning of an American Trust – Alternatives and Considerations for Foreign Trusts and U.S. Trusts on May 22, 2024
Private Wealth Services attorney Eduardo Arista will participate in the 6th International Wealth Symposium organized by the College of Public Accountants of Mexico.