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Bradley’s Monica Wilson Dozier Named to UF Alumni Association’s “40 Gators Under 40”
Bradley’s Monica Wilson Dozier Named to UF Alumni Association’s “40 Gators Under 40”.
Opioid litigation tactics questioned as Florida Walgreens trial advances
As the state of Florida and Walgreens face off in a trial over liability issues in the opioid epidemic, tort reform supporters are raising questions about whether protracted litigation is the best way to deal with such a complex social problem.
Avoid Using Public Wi-Fi While Preparing Tax Returns to Protect Personal Information
Avoid Using Public Wi-Fi While Preparing Tax Returns to Protect Personal Information.
Appeals court orders dismissal of class action over Miami Dade College's online instruction
A Florida appeals court has rejected the basis of a class action lawsuit brought by a Miami Dade College (MDC) student who sought to recover mandatory student fees after the college switched to remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
$4 million malpractice verdict reversed over daughter's lifetime damages
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida appeals court reversed a $4 million wrongful death verdict after a plaintiff attorney urged jurors to consider the “long, long life” over which an alleged malpractice victim’s daughter would have to think about her father’s death.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Cross-Border Tax Practitioner Scott Bakal in Fort Lauderdale
Greenberg Traurig Adds Cross-Border Tax Practitioner Scott Bakal in Fort Lauderdale.
Opioid trial in Florida postponed as juror tests positive for COVID
The trial of Walgreens Pharmacies, accused of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, came to an abrupt halt on April 20 when it was disclosed a member of the jury had tested positive for the COVID virus.
Florida has cut trial court case backlog by nearly 30%, chief justice reports
Florida’s court system has reduced the backlog of trial court cases accumulated since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic by nearly 30% as the judiciary moves toward a “new normal,” the state’s chief justice said in an annual address this month.
DEA chief says Walgreens not stopping diversions, defense says DEA allows too much opioids
A former top officer with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a state-led lawsuit accusing Walgreens Pharmacy of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, said the company failed to adequately check the drugs it dispensed.
Russia Sanctions Update - Understanding Their Scope? on April 20, 2022
Russia Sanctions Update - Understanding Their Scope? on April 20, 2022.
Jaret Davis and John Owens Participate in eMerge Americas Conference
Jaret Davis and John Owens Participate in eMerge Americas Conference.
Morgan Lewis Adds Labor & Employment Duo Led by Partner Jennifer Bullock in Miami
Morgan Lewis Adds Labor & Employment Duo Led by Partner Jennifer Bullock in Miami.
Local elections officials warn of time crunch in congressional redistricting process
Florida elections supervisors are warning that the timeline to conduct the state’s primary election in August will be tight once the Legislature and governor agree on a new redistricting congressional map and court challenges are resolved.
Federal class action alleges Burger King ad misrepresentations are Whoppers
A federal class action lawsuit filed in Florida alleges that Burger King advertisements exaggerate the size of the company’s meat patties in violation of state consumer protection laws around the nation.
Attorney General Moody and Congressman Posey Announce Legislation to Give States the Ability to Enforce Immigration Laws When DHS Won't
Attorney General Moody and Congressman Posey Announce Legislation to Give States the Ability to Enforce Immigration Laws When DHS Won't.
Arbitration mandates seen as way to reduce litigated property insurance claims in Florida
Florida insurance officials have reacted positively to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s (FOIR) recent decision to allow a property insurance company to mandate mediation or arbitration in claims disputes in return for homeowner rate reductions.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Intellectual Property Team in West Palm Beach
Greenberg Traurig Adds Intellectual Property Team in West Palm Beach.
Lawsuit: Inmate freed during mass COVID release committed murder the next day
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The Hillsborough County sheriff is the defendant in a Florida lawsuit that complains a criminal shot and killed a man after being released from custody as part of a mass inmate release during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shaina Kamen Named Fellow of American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Shaina Kamen Named Fellow of American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
Walgreens defense points to Purdue Pharma's pro-opioid stance as fuel for epidemic
During the testimony of a drug historian during the second day of a high profile Floriday opioid trial, attorneys defending Walgreens Pharmacy attempted to distance their client from blame, by blaming Purdue Pharma.