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In-House Counsel Name 42 Holland & Knight Attorneys Stand-out Lawyers in Survey by Thomson Reuters
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 42 attorneys have been named as Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers. Every year as part of Thomson Reuters' Sharplegal study, more than 2,000 senior in-house counsel around the world are asked to nominate up to three of the lawyers they have worked with within the last 12 months who have stood out to them.
Publix shopper says he was victim of racial discrimination
A Black man says he was a victim of racial discrimination while shopping at Publix in Ocala.
Woman accuses Toyota dealer of religious discrimination, sexual harassment
A woman is accusing a car dealership of religious discrimination and sexual harassment.
Florida local government officials sue to overturn new financial disclosure law
Scores of elected local government officials in Florida are suing members of the state Commission on Ethics in a bid to block stricter financial disclosure rules that the officials say would impair their privacy rights under the state’s constitution.
Holland & Knight Celebrates Success of Combination with Waller on First Anniversary
March 1 marks the first anniversary of the completion of Holland & Knight's combination with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, bringing together two highly regarded law firms to offer clients a broader scope of services and experience, a deeper bench and expanded geographic coverage.
Lawsuit says civilian had to stop West Palm Beach police officer's attack on 67-year-old man
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit against the National Fraternal Order of Police alleges a West Palm Beach police officer's excessive force resulted in a 67-year-old man suffering a skull fracture, among other injuries.
Professor sued after calling battery suspect a pedophile in a news article
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A man suspected of battery and stalking has sued Tallahassee Community College and one of its professors over her comments that were published in a news article.
Judge rejects idea green Perrier bottles fool customers wanting lime juice in their water
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - No reasonable consumer would be tricked by a green bottle into thinking the water inside contained more lime than what was listed on the ingredients list, a federal judge has ruled in rejecting a class action lawsuit.
Woman files ADA complaint against Habitat for Humanity
A woman has filed an lawsuit claiming Habitat for Humanity of Florida Inc. alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Startled by cockroach, woman says she tripped on Carnival cruise
A Florida woman says she tripped and injured herself on a Carnival Cruise Lines ship after she was startled by a cockroach in her stateroom.
W.Va., nine other states file challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is spearheading a lawsuit that will challenge a new rule that would require companies to report climate-related risks.
Staffers accusing Rep. Basabe of sexual harassment file defamation lawsuit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida media outlet faces defamation allegations from staffers who accused a state representative of sexual harassment and are unhappy with its coverage of an investigation that led to no punishment.
Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki Lewis Simon Among Diversity Global Magazine’s 2024 Top 15 Chief Diversity Officers
Senior Vice President, Shareholder and Greenberg Traurig Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer Nikki Lewis Simon was selected among the Diversity Global Magazine 2024 Top 15 Chief Diversity Officers.
Federal judge sides with Florida over legality of 2021 election law after being reversed by appeals court
Federal District Judge Mark Walker has effectively ended efforts by voting rights groups to overturn parts of a 2021 Florida election law after an appeals court rejected Walker’s previous decision concluding the law violated the rights of Black voters.
Appeals Court Affirms $19.5 Million Verdict for Waldman and Sayre’s Client
The Florida Third District Court of Appeal has affirmed a verdict secured by Partners Glen Waldman and Michael Sayre in a complex business fraud case regarding attempts to deprive a prominent Miami physician of his 33.3% interest in a family business in Colombia.
Achieving Success in the Face of Roadblocks on March 7, 2024
You and a guest are invited to join the Holland & Knight Women's Initiative and South Florida Business Journal for an interactive discussion and networking reception with accomplished professional women from a wide range of industries at Holland & Knight's Miami office.
Fired engineer says he was railroaded by company
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - After an incident on the tracks, an engineer was pressured to sign documents and then wrongfully terminated, a Florida lawsuit says.
Class action claims Rowdy energy drink labels are deceptive
A class action lawsuit claims the labels on Rowdy energy drinks are meant to deceive consumers.
Former employee says Salvation Army didn't pay overtime
A man who used to work for The Salvation Army says he wasn't paid for overtime hours.
Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown calls for “radical empathy” at first 2024 Foreman lecture
Coinciding with World Day of Social Justice, Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown, a prominent eco-justice scholar, spoke on the link between environmental problems and social injustices.