Legal Roundup
Greenberg Traurig Advises OPKO Health in Negotiating $225 Million Asset Sale to Labcorp
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised OPKO Health Inc., a Miami-based multinational biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company, in negotiating an agreement to sell select assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, BioReference Health, to Labcorp.
Nicholas Travis and Mykal Hill Secure Dismissal with Prejudice of Property Coverage Dispute in Florida
In a property insurance coverage dispute, our client, the insurer of the property, was sued by the property owner for the alleged failure to fully indemnify the owner for damage to the property.
Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Recommendations for Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following six names to the Governor for his consideration in filling the Circuit Court vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James Stearns.
Mayer Brown and T&C secure triple win at 2024 IJGlobal Awards
Mayer Brown and Tauil & Chequer (T&C) in association with Mayer Brown advised on three transactions that received the Market Impact Award, Refinance of the Year Award, and Bond of the Year Award at the 2024 IJGlobal Awards ceremony.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Six Criminal Alien Members of Organized Group Operating Car Burglary Ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging six members of an organized crime ring that operated throughout the state of Florida. Hector Gonzalez Tamayo, Yainier Pinillo Toro, Inti Gomez Alonso, Yoan Oriol Gonzalez Solorzano, Maria Beatriz Rodriguez Larosa, and Felipe Benitez Alonso are charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
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.