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Florida solar industry dodges bullet as DeSantis vetoes net metering bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a controversial “net metering” bill that was supported by Florida Power & Light (FPL) and characterized by opponents as an attempt to kill the rooftop solar industry in the state.
Lawsuit against legal continuing education provider alleges ADA violations
A hearing-impaired attorney has filed a class action lawsuit against a Florida company that provides continuing legal education courses online, alleging the firm violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by not providing captioning for its courses.
Attorney General Moody Challenges President Biden’s Unlawful, Fast-Track Asylum System
Attorney General Moody Challenges President Biden’s Unlawful, Fast-Track Asylum System.
Walgreens settles Florida opioid case mid-trial for $683 million, denies wrongdoing
After three weeks of trial accusing the country's largest chain drug store of contributing to an opioid epidemic in Florida, Walgreens Phamacy on May 4 agreed to settle the case for $683 million. It also includes a one-time payment of $63 million for attorneys’ fees.
Supreme Court Disciplines 13 Attorneys
Supreme Court Disciplines 13 Attorneys.
The Jury Has The Case And You Are in the Hall: What Key Issues Should You Be Focused On
The Jury Has The Case And You Are in the Hall: What Key Issues Should You Be Focused On.
3M to appeal latest military earplugs jury verdict amounting to $668,000
3M Co. will appeal the latest jury damages award in the ongoing military earplugs litigation in the Northern District of Florida, arguing that the defense was prevented from introducing key evidence in the case.
Greenberg Traurig is Adding 6 Top Tier Real Estate Finance Partners from Winston & Strawn
Greenberg Traurig is Adding 6 Top Tier Real Estate Finance Partners from Winston & Strawn.
Florida opioid trial testimony; Walgreens said DEA bullied them, lobbied to fight back
In an ironic twist during a trial in Florida to determine if Walgreens Pharmacy recklessly prescribed opioids creating an epidemic, a 2013 email between company officials accused the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration of bullying them.
COVID-19 and Gender: The Impact of the Pandemic on Women in the Profession on May 5, 2022
COVID-19 and Gender: The Impact of the Pandemic on Women in the Profession on May 5, 2022.
Orange County lake sues to block mixed-use wetlands development
In a novel filing, Orange County water bodies are listed as plaintiffs in a lawsuit being litigated in the Orlando circuit court that alleges the developer of a 1,923-acre site is endangering Lake Mary Jane’s right to exist.
Attorney General Moody Continues Thin Line Tribute in Vero Beach
Attorney General Moody Continues Thin Line Tribute in Vero Beach.
Florida colleges urged to stand against state's new 'Stop WOKE Act'; Lawsuit contemplated
A civil liberties group is urging Florida colleges and universities to narrowly interpret or even defy a new state law that opponents say puts unconstitutional restraints on the academic freedom of professors.
Voting rights groups sue to overturn Florida's new congressional redistricting map
The League of Women Voters of Florida and other voting rights groups are suing to have the new congressional redistricting map signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week declared a violation of the state constitution.
1st Circuit JNC Notice of Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
1st Circuit JNC Notice of Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy.
Citizens groups challenge state Supreme Court to overturn Florida Power & Light rate hike
Several citizens groups are urging the Florida Supreme Court to overturn an electricity rate increase for Florida Power & Light (FPL) approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) in January.
Greenberg Traurig Bolsters its Florida IP Roster as Tech Companies Relocate and Expand to the State
Greenberg Traurig Bolsters its Florida IP Roster as Tech Companies Relocate and Expand to the State.
Pharmacist, defense attorneys spar over Walgreens prescriptions in Florida opioid trial
In a trial accusing Walgreens pharmacies of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, defense attorneys on April 26 attempted to undermine the testimony of a former professor of pharmacy, questioning his methodology in a study that alleged the pharmacies had ignored red flagged (suspicious prescription orders).
United States Attorney Announces Results Of Project Safe Neighborhoods Strategy
United States Attorney Announces Results Of Project Safe Neighborhoods Strategy.
Pharmacy expert in Florida trial tells court Walgreens failed to resolve suspicious opioid orders
A professor of pharmacy called as an expert witness by the State of Florida on April 25 told a jury that of the prescriptions he reviewed between 2007 and 2020, Walgreens Pharmacies failed to investigate and resolve 89.3 percent of the suspicious prescription opioid drug orders received.