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Family of woman attacked, drowned by gator sues senior housing complex

By Michael Carroll |
The family of a resident of the Spanish Lakes Fairways retirement community in Fort Pierce is suing the development’s owner for wrongful death after their mother was attacked and drowned by an alligator last year.

Fox Rothschild Welcomes Commercial Real Estate Partner John Catalano in Miami

By The Florida Record |
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome John M. Catalano to our Miami office as partner in the Real Estate Department.

Daily Business Review Names Cameron Baker and Scott Snyder to “On the Rise” List

By The Florida Record |
Fox Rothschild congratulates Cameron Baker and Scott M. Snyder, who were honored by the Daily Business Review on its 2024 list of attorneys “On the Rise.”

Children's Harbor Main Campus Administrative Building Named in Honor of Holland & Knight Partner Martin J. Alexander

By The Florida Record |
Holland & Knight Partner Martin J. Alexander, a member of the Children's Harbor board since its founding in 1996 and the former board chair, was recognized for his contributions at Children's Harbor annual Winterfest event, where he was presented a plaque that will be mounted on the Children's Harbor main office building identifying it as the "Martin J. Alexander Administrative Building."

Groundbreaking Law Professor Luz Nagle Retires from Stetson

By The Florida Record |
From standing up to violent drug cartels in Medellin, Colombia to spending nights and weekends tailoring lesson plans to meet the evolving needs of students, Law Professor Luz Nagle has spent decades in selfless pursuit of a more just world.

Employee accuses American Airlines of sexual harassment

By Florida Record |
An employee is accusing American Airlines of sexual harassment.

Florida lawmakers proposing bills to mandate disclosure of third-party litigation funding

By Michael Carroll |
A Florida measure is advancing in the state Legislature that would require the disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements in civil lawsuits, limit what investors could recover through damages awards and boost transparency of foreign financial interests.

James D’Cruz Joins Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses State-wide Board of Directors

By The Florida Record |
James D’Cruz, associate from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Orlando office, has been named a member of the Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses (FAVOB) state-wide board of directors, joining a team of officers comprising 15 members.

Class action claims Comcast didn't protect customers' personal information

By Florida Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Comcast Cable and Citrix Systems alleging the companies failed to protect customers' personal information.

Frat sued after player hit in face at flag football game

By Legal Newsline |
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Litigation has followed a flag football game at the University of Central Florida, during which one player says he was struck in the face and injured.

Papasakelariou Awarded “40 Under 40” by Young Lawyers Section of the Miami-Dade Bar

By The Florida Record |
Maria Papasakelariou (Associate-Miami, FL) has been selected by the Young Lawyers Section of the Miami-Dade Bar to receive a “40 Under 40” award, to be presented on February 22, 2024, at the section’s Miami Nights affair at the Coral Gables Museum.

Honoring a Legacy – James “Jim” C. Rinaman, Jr. (February 8, 1935 – January 26, 2024).

By The Florida Record |
James C. Rinaman, Jr. was Marks Gray’s longest tenured attorney. Mr. Rinaman’s career began in 1960 and he served as an attorney with the firm for 56 years. He retired from Marks Gray in 2016.

Vedder Price Receives U.S. News & World Report Recognition

By The Florida Record |
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that it has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s “2024 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms” in its inaugural ratings of U.S. firms as places to work that were released.

Class actions claim Glad recycling trash bags aren't biodegradable

By Kyla Asbury |
ORLANDO — Two class action lawsuits have been filed against The Glad Products Compay and The Clorox Company alleging misleading marketing on non-biodegradable products.

Class action targets Publix for selling NyQuil with ineffective ingredient

By Kyla Asbury |
WEST PALM BEACH — A class action complaint was filed in Florida federal court alleging that Procter & Gamble and Publix Supermarkets knowingly marketed and sold ineffective products for nasal and sinus congestion relief.

Former Trump adviser warns of defamation, fraudulent use of name

By Chris Dickerson |
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – A former adviser to President Donald Trump says her ex-husband fraudulently and inappropriately invoked her name during a disciplinary hearing before a Florida Department of Health board.

Class action lawyers sue over cheese in Combos

By Legal Newsline |
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Combos snacks faces a class action lawsuit over just how "real" its cheese is.

Spring 2024 Fundathon Beginning Soon

By The Florida Record |
On Monday, February 5, students will begin calling and emailing alumni as part of our three-week Spring 2024 Fundathon.

Class action accuses Winn-Dixie of inflating prices for Buy One, Get One sales

By Florida Record |
Winn-Dixie is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing the grocer of running unfair and deceptive "Buy One, Get One Free" ads.

Man sues Celebrity Cruises after champagne cork hits him in eye

By Florida Record |
A New York man is suing Celebrity Cruises after he was injured by a champagne cork while on board.