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Ex-judge not qualified to back tobacco lawyers' request for millions, court finds
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A trial court shouldn’t have listened to a former judge who testified plaintiffs lawyers deserved up to $1,500 per hour in a tobacco case.
Common Water Losses & How to Explore Subrogation: An Overview of Piping, Fitting, Supply Line & Filter Failures on March 10, 2022
Common Water Losses & How to Explore Subrogation: An Overview of Piping, Fitting, Supply Line & Filter Failures on March 10, 2022.
Florida's high court OKs state legislative districts, but jury is out on congressional maps
In a show of unity with the legislative branch, the Florida Supreme Court last week declared lawmakers’ redistricting maps for state House and Senate districts valid, signaling likely agreement on the boundaries of those districts for the decade ahead.
Roller-skating rink faces lawsuit over trip on glow stick
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A discarded glow stick tripped up a roller-skater and caused his fall, says a lawsuit against a Florida skating rink.
Ellen Morris Selected as an Honoree in South Florida Business & Wealth’s 2022 Prestigious Women Awards
Ellen Morris Selected as an Honoree in South Florida Business & Wealth’s 2022 Prestigious Women Awards.
Feb. 28: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for "sc - small claims $501 - $2,500" cases
The following cases categorized as "sc - small claims $501 - $2,500" were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on Feb. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 28: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for "cc - county civil $15,001 - $30,000" cases
The following cases categorized as "cc - county civil $15,001 - $30,000" were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on Feb. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida: Actions Taken on Feb. 28
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity on Feb. 28 in the suits below:
Feb. 28: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for "sc - small claims $5,001 - $8,000" cases
The following cases categorized as "sc - small claims $5,001 - $8,000" were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on Feb. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 7: Sean Greene vs David Cuvilje
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sean Greene against David Cuvilje and Jeff Vechart on March 7: 'Hearing - Pre-trial Civil-Civil, Pretrial'.
Feb. 28: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for "sc - small claims $2,501 - $5,000" cases
The following cases categorized as "sc - small claims $2,501 - $5,000" were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on Feb. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pharmacy sued over data breach
ORLANDO - A pharmacy services company is being sued for an alleged data breach that allowed personal information of individuals to be accessed.
Humane society sues dog rescue for defamation; Chihuahua's ownership at issue
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is suing a pet rescue over media coverage of a dog that made its way through both.
Savoy Magazine Selects Nikki Lewis Simon as a 2022 Most Influential Black Lawyer
Savoy Magazine Selects Nikki Lewis Simon as a 2022 Most Influential Black Lawyer.
International Women's Day Panel on March 8, 2022
International Women's Day Panel on March 8, 2022.
Court activity on March 4: Leonel Cordovi Garcia vs Magnolia Property Management
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity in the suit brought by Leonel Cordovi Garcia and Marielle Martinez against Magnolia Property Management on March 4: 'Hearing - Pre-trial Civil-Civil, Pretrial'.
Appeals court green-lights business owners' lawsuit against Carollo's alleged 'harassment'
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled against Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo regarding his crackdown on commercial property owners.
Florida Medical Rights Association chair 'very disappointed' in legislature not hearing bills to repeal 'free kill law'
The Florida Medical Rights Association says it is “very disappointed” that the Florida Senate has not advanced measures to overturn a law preventing families from filing malpractice claims.
Damages caps on larger Florida cities, counties would rise under amended Florida bill
A compromise plan to increase the amount of money a claimant can recover from a local government agency passed the Senate Rules Committee last month, but it has an uncertain future as the Florida legislative session winds down.
Florida Senate passes reform plan to curb abusive litigation over property insurance claims
Additional reforms to help Florida’s beleaguered property insurance industry passed the state Senate Thursday as industry officials expressed hope that the reforms would curb questionable roof claims and rein in what they see as abusive litigation.