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Estate of Venezuelan folk artist says Miami food market illegally using singer's logo
Estate of Venezuelan folk artist says Miami food market illegally using singer's logo
3 former Publix workers sue grocery chain over federal employment law violations
Several former Publix assistant managers are suing the grocery chain for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938, alleging that the company failed to pay them for overtime hours worked before shifts, after shifts and during meal breaks.
Florida attorney general sues Meta for allegedly harming children's mental health
Florida’s attorney general is suing Meta in federal court, alleging that its social media platforms, including Instagram, purposefully get children and teens hooked on their online features in a way that threatens children's mental health.
Lawsuit blames inflatable obstacle course for injuries
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A man is suing in Florida after attending a party in Texas, during which he says he was tossed off of an inflatable slide and into a fence.
Orlando motocross park sued after 9-year-old injured
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The parents of a 9-year-old boy blame an Orlando motocross park for injuries he sustained when another bike landed on him.
20th Circuit Jnc Announces 2023-24 Chair and Vice-chair
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission held a public Zoom meeting on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 to nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023-2024
Nelson Mullins’ Latin America Practice Team Recognized by The Legal 500
Legal directory publisher The Legal 500 has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Latin America practice team in its Latin America International Firms Corporate and M&A rankings.
Florida woman sues Target, Walmart for charging sales tax on U.S. flags
MIAMI – A woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against Target and Walmart claiming the retailers violate Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act by charging sales taxes on American flags, which are categorized as tax-exempt items under state law.
Florida urges U.S. Supreme Court to allow drag show law to be enforced
The state of Florida is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and limit the scope of an injunction placed on a new state law barring children from attending live drag shows that showcase “lewd” behavior.
Wrongful death lawsuit targets where Florida teen was shot
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The owner of an apartment complex is facing a wrongful death lawsuit over the August shooting of a Florida teenager.
Aaron Maguregui Chairs ATA Data Work Group in Developing New AI Principles
Foley & Lardner LLP senior counsel Aaron Maguregui chaired the American Telemedicine Association’s (ATA) Data Work Group in developing the organization’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Principles, designed to ensure trustworthy development, integration, and utilization of AI in order to maximize its potential benefits as a meaningful tool for patients and providers.
Supreme Court deals Seminole Tribe a win by denying stay request by gaming pact foes
The Seminole Tribe of Florida will move forward on expanded casino gambling in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision denying a bid by pari-mutuel companies to put a hold on the state’s multibillion-dollar gaming compact with the tribe.
Photography company sues Florida pottery store for copyright infringement
FORT LAUDERDALE – A stock photography company has filed a lawsuit against a Florida-based online pottery store claiming it used one of their copyrighted photos without permission on their website.
Former executive accuses company of age discrimination, retaliatory termination
PENSACOLA – A former employee is filing a lawsuit against Carlisle Etcetera, claiming that the company discriminated against her on the basis of her age and terminated her in retaliation for complaints to human resources.
Wrongful death suit filed against Fla. store after kratom overdose
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A new lawsuit in Florida's Palm Beach County alleges kratom killed a 41-year-old man who regularly used it.
Nineteenth Circuit Jnc Announces Applicants and Interview Schedule for Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
There is a vacancy on the Nineteenth Circuit Court bench as the result of the retirement of Nineteenth Circuit Court Judge Robert E. Belanger.
Veterans Consortium Honors VLI Pro Bono Work
The Veterans Law Institute is on the Stetson University College of Law campus in Gulfport, Florida.
Lawsuit challenging Florida transgender restrictions OK'd as class action
A new Florida law restricting medical treatment for transgender adults and prohibiting such care for many transgender minors can proceed as a class action, a federal judge has decided.
British judge rules against Florida train company over claims against Virgin brand
A British judge has concluded that a Miami-based train operator should pay Virgin Enterprises Limited $115 million in damages to resolve a dispute over an alleged breach of a licensing agreement.
Florida city faces retaliation lawsuit after hiring former NFL player, also a sex offender, to coach youth sports
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A new lawsuit says a Florida city's assistant parks director was demoted for complaining a former NFL player and registered sex offender was hired to coach youth sports.