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Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians About Rise Deaths Dangerous Designer Drug
Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about a rise in deaths nationwide from bromazolam, a potent benzodiazepine.
Family blames Carnival, others for man's death during cruise excursion
A family has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Corporation, Cruise Ship Excursions Inc., and XYZ Corporation(s) over the death of a man during a cruise excursion. The plaintiff, Trevon Burton, is representing the estate of the deceased, Ronald Fitch. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Former student says school resource officer tased him
A former student has sued the Jefferson County school board and others after he claims a school resource officer tased him.
Emails didn't finalize settlement, magistrate judge says in contractor v. lawyers case
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Southern Florida law firm caught up in litigation from a former client has failed to show some of the dispute has already been settled, a federal magistrate judge has written.
Lawsuit: Disabled man pummeled at convenience store after dispute over torn $20 bill
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit says a disabled man was severely beaten by a convenience store employee for trying to pay with a $20 bill that had a tear in it.
Courtney M. Keller Appointed to Downtown Orlando Partnership Board
Courtney M. Keller, administrative shareholder of the Orlando office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been appointed to the Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP) board of directors.
5th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Fifth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy within the Fifth Judicial Circuit for a Circuit-Level Judicial position following the retirement of the Hon. Anthony M. Tatti.
Estate sues Carnival Cruise Lines for man's death
A man's family has sued Carnival Cruise Lines claiming the company is responsible for his death.
Former Sanibel police officer files discrimination suit against city
A former Sanibel police officer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city.
Former employee files racial discrimination, harassment suit against ExxonMobil
A former ExxonMobil employee has accused the company of racial discrimination and harassment.
Lawyer taking rejected class actions on search for more favorable judges, Big Lots says
OCALA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A controversial class action lawyer is accused of taking his shaky theories to new judges after others reject them.
Lawsuit follows murder at Tampa apartment complex
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The owner of a Tampa apartment complex faces a wrongful death lawsuit blaming it for a lack of security.
Florida company accuses another of trademark infringement
A Florida-based company has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against another.
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Judicial Applicants and Interview Schedule
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill one current Circuit Court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Clinical Implications of AI on January 17, 2024
Foley senior counsel Aaron Maguregui, co-chair of the firm’s Data Analytics/Intelligence Area of Focus, is speaking at Blue Cirrus Consulting’s “Clinical Implications of AI” webinar on January 17.
Attorney General Moody Renews Calls Mayorkas Impeachment House Homeland Security
As the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee begins impeachment hearings, Attorney General Ashley Moody is renewing calls to Congress to impeach U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Goodwill sued by employee who interviewed in men's suit, came to work in dress and wig
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Goodwill faces a discrimination lawsuit brought by an employee with a "gender nonconforming style of dress."
Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Notice of Applicants for Appointment to the Circuit Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested that the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
Shook AI Blast Among Top Read in JD Supra Health News
Shook-authored article has been listed in JD Supra’s “The Year in Healthcare – 2023 Popular Reads.”
Former flight attendant sues Delta for termination over mask policy
A former Delta Air Lines flight attendant has sued the company alleging she was wrongfully terminated for not complying with the company's mask mandate.