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Jonathan Perry Joins Greater Orlando Sports Commission Advisory Board
Jonathan M. Perry, shareholder from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Orlando office, has been named a member of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) Advisory Board of Directors, joining a team of officers and an expanded board now comprising 119 members.
DeSantis attorneys urge dismissal of free-speech lawsuits brought by Palestinian groups
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State University System of Florida are calling on a federal judge to dismiss a First Amendment lawsuit brought by Palestinian student groups facing “deactivation” on Florida campuses.
Dean Mead exits Tallahassee legal market to focus on other Florida regions
In conjunction with its alliance with the national law firm Jones Walker LLP, Florida’s Dean Mead firm has exited the Tallahassee legal market as of Jan. 1 after a decade of doing business there.
Former employee accuses CSX of disability discrimination
A West Virginia man has filed a federal lawsuit accusing CSX Transportation of disability discrimination.
Companies say former employee threatened to share trade secrets
Two companies accuse a former employee of threatening to disclose their trade secrets.
Two companies accuse Walmart of trademark infringement
Two companies have filed a federal lawsuit accusing Walmart of trademark infringement.
Federal court, Florida said A federal lawsuit against the University of Florida
A former employee says she was wrongfully dismissed from her job with the University of Florida.
Florida has second best volunteer rate for answering civil legal questions, ABA report finds
A total of 1,106 Florida attorneys have volunteered to answer the public’s legal questions through the American Bar Association’s virtual clinic, called ABA Free Legal Answers – the second-highest volunteer rate among all 50 states.
Lawsuit: Man at Florida shooting range was shot
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A customer at a Florida shooting range says in a lawsuit that he was shot in the arm by a ricochet.
Clausen Miller Names Six New Shareholders and Five New Partners
Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been elected to Shareholder and five attorneys were elevated to Partner, effective January 1, 2024.
Florida woman sues Hershey, claiming she was deceived into buying faceless Reese’s candies
A Hillsborough County resident who purchased a bag of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins for $4.49 is now suing the manufacturer, Hershey Co., saying the candies in the bag lacked the artistic facial designs depicted on the packaging.
Man sues Royal Caribbean over travel protection program
A Pennsylvania man says Royal Caribbean Cruises' travel protection program didn't live up to its promises.
Woman claims restaurant discriminated against her while she was pregnant
A Hernando County woman says she was discriminated against at work because of her pregnancy.
DeSantis touts Florida's 'sanity,' reform record in 2024 State of the State address
Taking a detour from his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted “failed” federal policies on Tuesday while hailing Florida as a “refuge for freedom and sanity” during his State of the State speech to the Legislature.
Attorney General Moody Highlights Resources During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Attorney General Ashley Moody is highlighting available resources as well as tips to help parents keep children safe from online predators and traffickers.
Former employee accuses Disney of racial discrimination
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Curtis Hunter, a former employee, alleging racial discrimination in violation of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act. The case was filed on November 17, 2023, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Couple says Norwegian Cruise Lines didn't provide proper document info
A couple claims Norwegian Cruise Lines provided false, misleading, and inaccurate information regarding travel document requirements for their cruise vacation.
K&L Gates Names Nearly 30 Partners, Government Affairs Advisors Across Firm
The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following individuals from across the firm’s global platform as new partners and government affairs advisors with the firm, effective January 1.
Holland & Knight Announces 46 New Partners
Steven Sonberg, managing partner of Holland & Knight, announced that 46 attorneys in the firm have been elected to partnership effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Pasco County pair file Roundup lawsuit against Monsanto
Two Pasco County residents say Monsanto herbicide Roundup is dangerous to humans and shouldn't be sold.