Legal Roundup
Holland & Knight Receives Outstanding Services Award from the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for 13th Consecutive Year
For the 13th consecutive year, Holland & Knight has been honored with the 2024 Outstanding Services Award by the American Bar Association's (ABA) Military Pro Bono Project.
Developing an Effective Anti-Fraud Program on March 18, 2025
Litigation attorney Jonathan Halpern will be speaking at the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) LIVE 2025 conference in a session that delves into best practices for developing a comprehensive fraud prevention program.
Bradley Adds Estate Planning Partner Chad Callahan to Tampa Office
Bradley is pleased to announce that Charles “Chad” W. Callahan III has joined the Tampa office as a partner in the Tax and Trusts & Estates practice groups.
9th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Applicants and Interview Schedule
The Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has received fifteen (15) applicants to fill the upcoming vacancy as Orange County Court judge created by the resignation of the Honorable Evellen Jewett.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces $79 Million Settlement with JUUL and Establishes the Vape Free Florida Fund
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a $79 million settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc. to resolve litigation over the company’s past marketing that targeted children in Florida.
Stetson Law Hosts Veteran Claim Oral Argument
On Monday, February 10, 2025, Stetson Law hosted an oral argument for the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Loan Defaults, Workouts, Auctions, Forbearance & Turnarounds on March 17, 2025
Bill Davis will moderate a panel titled "Loan Defaults, Workouts, Auctions, Forbearance & Turnarounds" as part of the IMN Bank Special Assets Forum.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures 10-Year Prison Sentence for Predator in Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and AI-Generated Child Pornography
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 10-year prison sentence for a child predator.
Greenberg Traurig Advises SouthState Bank on $467 Million Sale-Leaseback of 165-Property Portfolio
Attorneys at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented SouthState Bank, N.A. in connection with a sale and leaseback of 165 of its retail bank properties across the Southeast.
7th Circuit Jnc Certified List for Circuit Court Judicial Appointment
The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convened for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
Florida House Bill 1087, Filed on February 25, 2025, Proposes Changes to the Property Insurance Claims Process
On February 25, 2025, State Representative Randy Maggard (R) of Florida House District 054 introduced HB 1087, which proposes amending Fla. Statute Section §627.7015 that governs the alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims
7th Circuit Jnc Certified List for County Court Judicial Appointment
The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convened for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Volusia County Court.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Thirty-Three Fentanyl and Cocaine Traffickers in Massive Drug Ring Bust
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging 33 fentanyl and cocaine traffickers involved in a massive drug ring in Hillsborough County.
Alum Celebrates Mentor by Raising Funds for Student Veterans
In a moving tribute to a mentor and fellow Stetson Law alumnus, Jeffrey D. Harvey ’12 has donated a special edition copy of Python Tales, a memoir written by former Florida Supreme Court Justice Fred Karl ’49, to the Florida Supreme Court archives.
Florida First District Court of Appeal Holds Statutory Changes in Fla. Stat. 624.1551 Cannot Apply Retroactively to Causes of Action that Accrued Prior to the Change
In Cindy Vo v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., No. 1D2023-2228 (Fla.1st DCA Feb. 26, 2025), the First DCA held that the statutory changes in Fla. Stat. § 624.1551, which require “an adverse adjudication by a court of law that the property insurer breached the insurance contract and a final judgment or decree . . . rendered against the insurer,” cannot be applied retroactively to causes of action which accrued prior to the change.
Greenberg Traurig’s Seth J. Entin Speaks at IBA’s 30th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference
Seth J. Entin, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Tax Practice, recently spoke at the International Bar Association (IBA)’s 30th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference, held March 2-4 in London.
Intellectual Property for the Non-IP Practitioner – Part I – Patents and Trade Secrets on March 11, 2025
James Gale will present “Intellectual Property for the Non-IP Practitioner—Part I—Patents and Trade Secrets” for the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar Assocation.
Holland & Knight Attorneys and Energy Practice Recognized by 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards for Second Consecutive Year
Holland & Knight was recognized as the top firm for energy-related articles in the 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards, which recognize JD Supra contributors for the visibility and engagement their thought leadership earned among readers in select subjects during 2024.
Foley Names Todd Miller as Orlando Office Managing Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that Todd Miller has been named managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office, effective March 1, 2025.
The Florida Bar Board of Governors Seeks Applicants for May Appointment
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its May 16, 2025, meeting.