Legal Roundup
Applicants Sought for Two Attorney Vacancies on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners
Attorney applicants are being sought to fill two vacancies on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. A joint screening committee of Florida Bar Board of Governors and Board of Bar Examiners members will recommend six nominees for two attorney vacancies at its May 16, 2025, meeting.
Holland & Knight Announces 42 New Partners
Holland & Knight announced that 42 attorneys have been elected to the Firm's partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
No Immigration Representation Without [Awareness of] Taxation! on January 9, 2025
Tax attorney Eduardo Arista will be speaking on a American Immigration Lawyers Association panel explaining why calling in experienced tax counsel is crucial to help clients successfully manage immigration matters.
Law Enforcement & Fire Fighter Appreciation Day on January 9, 2025
Greenberg Traurig is a proud sponsor of Law Enforcement & Fire Fighter Appreciation Day taking place on Thursday, January 9 at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL.
Supreme Court Disciplines 15 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 15 attorneys, disbarring three, suspending 11 and reprimanding one.
Attorney General Moody’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit Shuts Down Six Separate Cyber Schemes in Last Three Months
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit is announcing the shutdown of six separate cyber schemes in the last three months. Beginning in October 2024, Attorney General Moody’s CFEU stopped seven cybercriminals in six different cases, ranging from grandparent scammers to identity thieves.
Attorney General Moody Releases 2023 Hate Crimes Report
Attorney General Ashley Moody today released the 2023 Hate Crimes in Florida Report.
9th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission provide him with names of highly qualified nominees for one (1) Orange County Court vacancy.
Home for the Holidays | Holland & Knight Tampa and Jacksonville on January 7, 2025
Please join Holland & Knight for a reception for 1L students (J.D. Class of 2027) in our Tampa or Jacksonville office during your winter break.
Greenberg Traurig Advises Vertical Bridge on $3.3 Billion Transaction with Verizon Involving 6,300+ Towers
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC (“Vertical Bridge”), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, in connection with the closing of its previously announced transaction with Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ).
Florida Trend names Hollie Croft as Notable Woman Leader in Law
Legal publication Florida Trend named Nelson Mullins partner Hollie Croft to their Notable - Women Leaders in Law list, published in December.
Nicholas Travis and Mykal Hill Obtain Dismissal of Florida Real Estate Case Alleging Negligence and Fraud
Congratulations to partner Nicholas Travis and associate Mykal Hill on successfully obtaining the dismissal of a negligence and fraud case against a real estate brokerage firm and sales agent in Florida.
World Intellectual Property Review Names James A. Gale and Cozen O’Connor to its USA Trade Secrets Rankings 2024
Cozen O’Connor was named a “Notable Firm” in the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) USA Trade Secrets Rankings 2024.
Attorney General Moody Urges Floridians Traveling for Holidays to Be Safe and Never Drive While Impaired
In recognition of this National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to be safe and never drive impaired. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s latest nationwide data reveals that someone dies in a drunk driving accident every 39 minutes — that’s about 37 people every day.
Florida Bar Reports Election Results for Board of Governors, President-elect
In elections for The Florida Bar’s governing board, 18 incumbent members of the Board of Governors were re-elected to additional two-year terms without opposition; three new board members were elected without opposition; and there is one contested election for Seat 2 in the 13th Circuit.
24 Stetson Law Highlights of 2024
Everyone can agree – 2024 was a year like no other.
Holland & Knight Receives Community Partnership Award from Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options
Holland & Knight received the Community Partnership Award from Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO) during JAFCO's annual "Growing with Love Gala" on December 14.
AG Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Obtain Arrest Warrant for Attempted Felony Murder Charge Against Routh for Roadway Tragedy
Attorney General Ashley Moody obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, the would-be assassin of President Donald J. Trump, for a traffic accident that gravely injured a six-year-old girl after he chose to flee the scene.
Attorney General Moody Urges Fema to Ease Burden on Families Recovering From Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ease the burden on Florida families still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Holland & Knight Advises One Thousand Group on $53 Million Deal for New Miami Tower
Holland & Knight advised One Thousand Group on its acquisition and financing of a 1.6-acre site in the East Edgewater neighborhood of Miami for its newest venture, Tower 36.