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Mark G. Tratos and Jay A. Nogle to Speak at National Judicial College’s 60th Anniversary Final Event
The National Judicial College (NJC) celebrates the final leg of its 60th anniversary tour in Las Vegas Dec. 7 at Resorts World.
Ag Moody Takes Scathing Statewide Grand Jury Report to D.c. And Works With Congressional Leaders to Give States Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws
On the heels of a scathing Florida Statewide Grand Jury Report, Attorney General Ashley Moody headed to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional leaders to advance legislation that would let states enforce federal immigration laws.
Woman says Hamilton Beach pressure cooker was unsafe
MIAMI — A woman is suing Hamilton Beach alleging a pressure cooker she purchased was unsafe.
Bill would bar state, local governments from recognizing transgender Floridians' pronouns
A newly introduced Florida bill would bar state and local agencies and nonprofit groups that receive state funds from recognizing an employee’s preferred gender pronouns if they differ from the individual’s biological sex.
NOCO says companies infringed on patent
ORLANDO — The NOCO Company is suing several companies they allege infringed on their intellectual property rights.
Kevin K. Chase Joins Marshall Dennehey As a Shareholder in Orlando
Marshall Dennehey, a leading civil defense litigation law firm with four offices in Florida, has added Kevin K. Chase as a shareholder in its Orlando office.
15th Circuit Jnc Announces Certification of Judicial Nominees
The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (“JNC”) takes pleasure in certifying the following nominees to fill the vacancy for a County Court Judge position created by the elevation of Judge James Sherman.
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz on the Free Speech Protection Act: ‘Americans must be able to freely express their opinions without fear of censorship’
In a determined effort to safeguard Americans' First Amendment rights, U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (Fla.) is pushing for the swift passage of the Free Speech Protection Act, which he co-sponsored.
Former employee says she was fired from Dive Bar Restaurant because of age
PALM BEACH – A former employee is suing a Palm Beach restaurant for discrimination, claiming she was fired because of her age.
Photographer sues Florida media company for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of photograph
FORT MYERS – A New York photographer has filed a lawsuit claiming a Florida media company used one of his photographs on its websites without permission.
Attorney General Moody Demands Congress Stop Diverting Funds From Crime Victims and Pass the Fairness for Crime Victims Act
Attorney General Ashley Moody is demanding that the U.S. Congress stop diverting money out of Victims of Crime Act funds.
Former employee sues Seventh-Day Adventists academy for FLSA violations
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists, alleging it violated the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.
Friends accuse Morgan & Morgan of negligence in handling man's insurance claim
TALLAHASSEE — Two individuals are suing a personal injury law firm alleging it was negligent during a lawsuit.
Home Depot faces lawsuit for alleged firing employee over FMLA leave
MIAMI – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Home Depot for alleged FMLA violations claiming she was terminated in retaliation for taking intermittent leave to care for her seriously ill mother.
Tort reforms help Florida to shed its 'Judicial Hellhole' designation
Florida has been a regular in the American Tort Reform Foundation’s annual Judicial Hellholes report for decades, but the latest ATRF report removed Florida from the dishonorable designation, citing recent legal reforms signed into law.
Trump can't convince federal judge to reopen $475M defamation case against CNN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Former President Donald Trump failed to raise any new issues that would reopen his defamation case against CNN, which he says compared him to Adolf Hitler while he fought the results of his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden.
Kimberly Kanoff Berman and Elizabeth Ferguson Named Women Leaders in Law by Florida Trend
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that two of its Florida shareholders, Kimberly Kanoff Berman and Elizabeth Ferguson, have been recognized in the 2023 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Women Leaders in Law special section.
Former employee sues Gulf Cost Power & Light Co. for FLSA violations
FORT MYERS — A man filed a class-action lawsuit against Gulf Coast Power and Light Co. claiming it violated the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.
Carnival faces lawsuit over sexual assault of a minor during cruise
MIAMI – A passenger has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Corporation for negligence claiming a girl was raped during a vacation on a cruise ship.
Censorship battles mount as video platform Rumble sues watchdog group for defamation
Video-sharing platform and cloud services provider Rumble has filed a defamation lawsuit against the co-founders of Check My Ads, a watchdog organization.