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Former director at Fla. Commission on Human Relations says she was asked to perform illegal acts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The former executive director for the Florida Commission Human Relations (FCHR) claims she was fired for refusing to perform illegal acts.
Greenberg Traurig announces Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Present at Florida Chamber Foundation’s 37th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
Five attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Environmental Practice will present at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 37th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School July 18-21 in Marco Island, Florida.
Federal judge enjoins state's ban on transgender care for minors
Northern District of Florida Judge Robert Hinkle’s order is in direct conflict with Senate Bill 254, which prohibits transgender minors from obtaining puberty blockers
Six cities settle suit against the state over inability to defund the police
HB 1595 implements a 5% threshold before an appeal is required
Shook Hardy Bacon LLP announces BTI Names Shook Partners to All-Stars List
BTI Consulting Group recognized four Shook Partners in the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2023 report.
Appeal costs smoker $16 million award but at least she can recover legal fees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who sued RJ Reynolds over the smoking-related death of her sister can recover legal fees for an appeal that ultimately cost her a $16 million punitive-damages award because her compensatory damages were still higher than a settlement offer RJR had rejected.
Holland & Knight hosts Legal Issues for Accountants on June 23, 2023
Private Wealth Services attorney Eduardo Arista will speak at the Cuban American CPA Association's Annual Retreat. Mr. Arista’s panel, titled “Legal Issues for Accountants,” will focus on the international legal issues that accountants often face, which in turn can have an impact on financial reporting.
Federal appellate court upholds injunction against releasing parole migrants
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida Judge T. Kent Wetherell's ruling is upheld
DeSantis appoints Cuban-American appellate chief to the Florida Supreme Court
Meredith Sasso is the former Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal Chief Judge
CALA: Florida has more nuclear verdicts per capita than any other state nationwide
Jury awards $10 million to dead 29-year-old's parents after he was hit by an RV
Ava Labs CEO: 'Responsible actors in the blockchain space want sensible laws and regulations'
Dr. Emin Gun Sirer, the founder and CEO of Web3 solutions company Ava Labs, said during a Congressional hearing on digital assets that “responsible” crypto industry participants support “sensible” regulations for the industry and are eager to offer input to legislators to help create them.
Holland & Knight announces Founders of Holland & Knight’s Rising Stars Program Recognized with “Diversity and Inclusion: Lifetime Achievement” Award by Chambers USA
Holland & Knight Partners Deborah Barnard and Janis Schiff were honored with the “Diversity and Inclusion: Lifetime Achievement” Award by Chambers USA.
Holland & Knight announces Holland & Knight Announces New Leadership Team
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that Robert J. Grammig will become the firm's Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and David C. Whitestone and Tiffani G. Lee will serve as Managing Partner and Deputy Managing Partner, respectively.
Judge denies SEC's 'inefficient and cumbersome' request for emergency TRO against Binance
Attorney John Deaton, managing partner of Deaton Law Firm, said District Judge Amy Berman Jackson has denied the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) request for an emergency temporary restraining order, which the SEC would have used to freeze the assets of crypto exchange Binance.US.
A class action lawsuit alleging funding gap among black colleges is proceeding in Florida federal court
Student plaintiffs from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) filed the lawsuit in the Northern District of Florida
AG Ashley Moody dropped from lawsuit challenging restrictions on transgender care for minors
SB 254 prohibits transgender minors from obtaining medical care for gender dysphoria.
Greenberg Traurig announces Greenberg Traurig Receives Most Band 1 Rankings in Florida in Chambers USA 2023
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. received national recognition for its legal bench strength in Florida in the 2023 Chambers USA Guide with 17 practice recognitions in the state, including 11 top-tier rankings – more than any other law firm ranked in Florida.
Orlando hospital says COVID measures to blame for newborn's hearing loss
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida hospital says federal emergency law protects it from a lawsuit alleging air scrubbers employed to fight COVID-19 caused a newborn's hearing loss.
Escambia County school district, school board sued over restricted access to 10 books
PEN America, Penguin Random House, two parents, and five authors filed the lawsuit
Trump's Truth Social sues Washington Post over alleged defamatory article
This is Truth Socials' second defamation lawsuit in under two months