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Appeals court shields Florida lawmakers from subpoenas in lawsuit challenging Stop WOKE Act
Plaintiffs challenging a new Florida law that limits discussion of certain gender and race issues in higher education classes cannot subpoena state lawmakers to determine their motives in approving the measure, a federal appeals court decided.
Lawsuit complains Mexican popsicles are made in California
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A class action lawsuit seeks to punish the maker of a Mexican popsicle for making them in California.
Holland & Knight Recognized for SPAC Deal of the Year at 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards
A transaction closed by Holland & Knight was named "SPAC Deal of the Year" at this year's Annual M&A Advisor Awards, hosted by The M&A Advisor.
9th Circuit Jnc Announces Telephonic Meeting to Fill County Court Vacancies
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will hold a telephonic meeting on Nov. 22, 2023 at 2 p.m.
James Gale Appointed Co-Chair of the ABA Commercial and Business Litigation Section Trade Secrets Litigation Subcommittee
James Gale, co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation group, has been appointed co-chair of the Trade Secrets Litigation Subcommittee for the American Bar Association Commercial and Business Litigation Section.
State Supreme Court hears oral arguments on ballot language of recreational marijuana initiative
Florida Supreme Court justices last week appeared unpersuaded by oral arguments that the ballot language of a proposed state initiative to legalize recreational marijuana is deceptive or contrary to state guidelines.
Statewide judicial panel opposes plan to consolidate Florida judicial circuits
Florida should reject the idea of consolidating some of its judicial circuits as a way to increase efficiency or save taxpayer dollars, a statewide committee of judges, attorneys and other judicial system stakeholders has agreed.
Law and Technology Events
During the last few weeks, we’ve hosted three very informative events through our Frontiers in Law and Technology Series.
Attorney General Moodys Week Review Nov 9 2023
Ahead of Veteran’s Day, we are highlighting the millions of dollars in recoveries we have secured through our Military and Veterans Assistance Program.
Company sues ShippingMyGoods.com for failure to pay for services
FT. LAUDERDALE — OL USA LLC is suing ShippingMyGoods.com alleging it failed to pay more than $20,000 for services rendered.
Chanel sues counterfeit sellers for intellectual property rights violations
FT. LAUDERDALE — Chanel is suing more than a dozen counterfeit product sellers, claiming they are using Chanel's intellectual property.
Brouhaha at music festival leads to lawsuit
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A woman blames security guards at the Rib Roundup in Florida for injuries she sustained in a fight over seats.
Will Florida Get to Vote on Adult Use - A Critical Look at FL MMJ on November 16, 2023
Join our upcoming webinar, "Will Florida Get to Vote on Adult Use," as we delve into a pressing issue that impacts the lives of millions of Floridians.
The Florida Bar Seeks Public Member to Serve on Its Governing Board
Continuing its practice of public involvement, The Florida Bar seeks a new nonlawyer to serve on its governing board.
79th Annual SFNet Convention on November 15-17, 2023
Intellectual Property attorney Daniel Barsky and Financial Services attorney Hamid Namazie will be presenting at the 79th Annual SFNet Convention
Lambda Event Explores Florida Law & Drag
Over a lively Friday evening in the Great Hall, Stetson Law students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends celebrated the LGBTQ+ community and reflected on current challenges its members face in Florida.
Nelson Mullins Recognized for its Pro Bono Contributions by Florida-based Nonprofit CLS
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP was named the 2023 Large Law Firm of the Year from Florida-based nonprofit, Community Legal Services (CLS), an organization that provides legal services throughout Central Florida to represent families in need of protection in areas including health care, disaster relief, estate planning, and fair housing.
Sean Shecter to Join Polymer Webinar on Ai-related Data Security Risks
Fort Lauderdale Partner Sean P. Shecter will join a webinar titled “Data loss prevention in the age of AI,” hosted by security software company Polymer on November 15 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
From commitment to action: Corporate ESG strategies and the future of green arbitration on November 14, 2023
An increasing number of companies commit to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to improve the sustainability of their operations, bolster their long-term financial performance and gain a competitive edge.
19th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Applicants
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit interviewed six applicants to fill the vacancy due to the retirement of Circuit Judge Robert E. Belanger.