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Saturday, November 16, 2024

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Washington Post challenges Florida law that shields governor's travel records

By Michael Carroll |
A Washington Post lawsuit to force the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to comply with a series of public document requests has evolved into an effort to overturn a newly passed law banning the release of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ travel records.

What Can Trusted Advisors Do to Help Facilitate a Successful Inter-Generational Transfer? — Practical Case Studies on December 7, 2023

By Florida Record Report |
Mark Haranzo, who chairs Holland & Knight's New York Private Wealth Services Group, will be moderating a panel at the upcoming Institute for Family Governance (IFG) Miami 2023 Conference.

Lawsuit accuses Walmart of killing coral reef

By Marian Johns |
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Sunscreen sold by Walmart is destroying the ocean's coral reef, a novel new class action lawsuit alleges.

Cruise passenger sues Royal Caribbean after allegedly injuring his hand in cabin door lock

By Florida Record |
MIAMI – A Florida man has filed a negligence lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises claiming his hand was severely injured by a defective locking mechanism in his cabin's door.

Florida judge refuses to dismiss Tesla lawsuit on automated-driving technology

By Michael Carroll |
A Palm Beach County circuit judge has denied Tesla’s motion to dismiss a wrongful death case brought by the widow of a Lake Worth Beach man who died in a collision while driving a Tesla Model 3 equipped with an Autopilot system.

Holland & Knight Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

By Florida Record Report |
Holland & Knight received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Former employee files lawsuit against luxury hotel company alleging breach of contract

By Florida Record |
MIAMI – A woman claims a luxury hotel company failed to disclose it was in the process of being sold and that her position was likely to be eliminated after the sale.

Black man files racial discrimination lawsuit against Kentronix for wrongful termination

By Florida Record |
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Kentronix alleging he was wrongfully terminated after reporting racial slurs from his operations manager.

Ag Moody Announces Arrest of Services Provider for More Than $50,000 in Medicaid Provider Fraud

By Florida Record Report |
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, with the assistance of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, announced the arrest of the owner of a company providing personal supports services to Medicaid recipients.

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Deal Teams Receive 5 M&A Advisor Awards

By Florida Record Report |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. was recognized as Law Firm of the Year during the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards.

Former employee sues Florida Power and Light for alleged violations of Family & Medical Leave Act

By Florida Record |
FORT MYERS – A former employee is suing Florida Power and Light Company claiming he faced retaliation and eventually was terminated after notifying the company of his need for intermittent leave due to a serious health condition.

Florida attorneys filed nearly 54,000 auto glass lawsuits in first 9 months of 2023, despite reforms

By Michael Carroll |
Nearly 54,000 auto glass lawsuits were filed in Florida during the first three quarters of 2023 despite the passage of recent legal reform measures, far outpacing the level of such litigation in any recent year, new data shows.

Florida high court blocks pari-mutuel firms' bid to halt online sport betting

By Michael Carroll |
The Florida Supreme Court has turned down a motion by pari-mutuel companies to block the Seminole Tribe’s plan to restart its mobile sports-betting operations pending the outcome of ongoing litigation over the state’s 2021 gambling compact.

Woman says former employer retaliated, discriminated against her

By Kyla Asbury |
TAMPA — A woman says she suffered racial discrimination while employed at Surgery Partners LLC.

Greenberg Traurig Represents KWC Management in Montage Kapalua Bay Acquisition

By Florida Record Report |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. represented KWC Management, LLC in its acquisition of Montage Kapalua Bay, one of the top-ranked resorts on Maui and throughout Hawaii.

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Fall 2023 National Meeting on November 30 - December 4, 2023

By Florida Record Report |
Greenberg Traurig is proud to participate in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Fall 2023 National Meeting, taking place from November 30 to December 4, 2023.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Florida's request to allow enforcement of drag-show law

By Michael Carroll |
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined the state of Florida’s application to partially block a lower court ruling that prevents Florida from enforcing a new state law barring minors from attending live drag shows.

Pensacola couple says Lasko Products fan caused fire, injuries

By Kyla Asbury |
PENSACOLA — A Pensacola couple is suing Lasko Products for a fan that was allegedly defective and caused a house fire and injuries.

Golf companies sue over counterfeit goods

By Kyla Asbury |
FORT LAUDERDALE — Several golf companies are suing individuals and businesses that are selling counterfeit goods.

La. man sues Fla. boat dealer for defective boat

By Kyla Asbury |
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Louisiana man is suing Complete Marine after a boat he purchased at a boat show did not meet quality standards.