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Candidate in Florida House race challenges special election results over residency issue
The Democratic candidate who lost a Dec. 5 special election to represent the 118th District in the state House of Representatives is contesting the election results because he says the winner, Republican Mike Redondo, doesn’t legally reside in the district.
Lawsuit wants Reese's Halloween candy to smile back
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A new lawsuit alleges Hershey has duped candy-eaters into thinking its Halloween-themed Reese's snacks would have a smile and eyes cut out, just like the jack-o'-lantern and ghost pictures on the packages.
Glad, Clorox sued in class action alleging recycling bags aren't recyclable
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Manufacturers of bags used for recycling face a lawsuit that alleges those bags aren't made of recyclable materials.
Voices for Children Foundation - 27th Annual Be a Voice Gala on January 6, 2024
Greenberg Traurig is a proud sponsor of the 27th Annual Be A Voice Gala taking place on Saturday, January 6 at the Mandarin Oriental, Miam
Prisoner says TracFone violated Stored Communications Act
A federal prisoner claims TracFone Wireless violated the Stored Communications Act by disclosing customer information to a government entity without a valid search warrant.
Man says Wawa violated Fair Labor Standards Act
A man claims he wasn't properly paid by Wawa for having to review and participate in work-related group chats.
Florida attorney general sues 2 solar energy firms for alleged deceptive practices
Florida’s attorney general has filed a second lawsuit against solar energy companies, accusing Vision Solar and SetUp My Solar of high-pressure tactics and deceiving Floridians about the pricing and capabilities of solar panel systems.
Lawsuit targets breakfast bars from Target
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers are concerning themselves with the apple filling in breakfast bars sold at Target.
Seyfarth to Sponsor CRE Finance Council 2024 January Conference on January 7
Seyfarth is a sponsor of the CRE Finance Council 2024 January Conference taking place January 7-10 in Miami, FL.
Valerie Lamb Accepted to Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Leadership Academy
Valerie M. Lamb, associate in Marshall Dennehey's Tampa office, has been accepted into the Leadership Academy of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (HAWL), a chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers in Hillsborough County, FL.
Richard J. Giusto, Alan T. Dimond Recognized as Connect CRE’s 2023 Lawyers in Real Estate Award Recipients
Richard J. Giusto and Alan T. Dimond, Shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Miami office, have been named winners of Connect CRE’s 2023 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards.
Mcdermott’s Cocktail Reception at Crefc Miami 2024 on January 7
Meet us in Miami! Join our Real Estate team for a cocktail reception at Bagatelle ahead of CREFC Miami 2024, commercial real estate’s premier event.
Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2023 Middle East & North Africa Edition
Four Greenberg Traurig attorneys are listed in the IFLR1000 2023 Middle East & North Africa edition, and two firm practices are ranked in Israel.
U.S. Justice Department, City of Tampa resolve lawsuit over parental leave for male workers
The U.S. Justice Department and the City of Tampa have resolved a lawsuit filed by the department that accused the city of discrimination against scores of male employees who were denied the level of parental leave provided to women employees.
3 Florida teachers file federal lawsuit challenging new state law restricting pronoun use in public schools
A new Florida law restricting teachers’ use of pronouns and titles in public schools amounts to sex discrimination and violates the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws, a federal lawsuit filed by three Florida educators alleges.
FSU files lawsuit to leave Athletic Coast Conference
Florida State University is suing the Atlantic Coast Conference in state court, alleging that FSU should be allowed to withdraw from the collegiate athletic organization after ACC dropped the ball on generating revenues for its members.
Shook Partner Named Local Chapter President of Federal Bar Association
Shook Partner Anitra Raiford Clement has been named the President of the Federal Bar Association (FBA), Tampa Bay Chapter.
Researchers report orchestrated high-tech campaign to assault Florida insurance firms with lawsuits
A tsunami of technology-generated litigation has been pummeling Florida insurance companies in recent years, contributing to the liquidation of six property insurers in the state in 2022, according to insurance researchers.
Stetson Law Celebrates December ’23 Graduates
Marking the end to the fall 2023 semester, members of the Stetson Law community gathered in the Great Hall to celebrate students who successfully completed their law school journey in December.
Ten Reed Smith lawyers recognized in Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2024
Ten lawyers from Reed Smith offices in Paris, Dubai, New York, Miami, Hong Kong and Singapore have been ranked in the recently published 2024 Who’s Who Legal Arbitration, a respected list of the world’s top international arbitration lawyers.