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Kirkland Advises WIN Waste Innovations on Sale of South Broward Waste-to-Energy Facility in Florida
Kirkland & Ellis advised WIN Waste Innovations on the sale of Wheelabrator South Broward Inc., which owns the South Broward Waste-to-Energy Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to FCC Environmental Services.
Plaintiff Alleges Retail Giant Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at Walmart has led John Schroeder to file a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East for negligence after sustaining significant injuries at their Largo location.
Snapchat calls state attorney general's lawsuit a distraction from First Amendment issues
Florida’s attorney general is suing the popular Snapchat social media platform, alleging that the company has refused to follow a new state law requiring social media firms to obtain parental consent before providing accounts to 14- to 15-year-olds.
Café Sued Over Alleged Negligence Resulting in Patron Injury
A Florida café faces legal action after an incident allegedly caused by negligence resulted in injuries to patron Rickie Gaten.
Patient Sues Doctor and Medical Facilities Over Alleged Surgical Negligence During C-section
In a lawsuit filed on April 15th in Pinellas County's Circuit Court, Taryn Kidd accuses Dr.Georgette McCance along with Women's Care Florida LLC and Morton Plant Hospital Association Inc.of medical negligence following a Cesarean section.
Shopping Plaza Owners Accused of Negligence After Visitor Injury
Timothy Evans has taken legal action against three companies following an injury sustained at a Boca Raton shopping plaza due to alleged negligence.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Member of Cyberfraud Ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit charged a member of a cyberfraud ring for stealing more than $50,000 from Floridians.
6th Circuit Jnc Announces Judicial Interview Schedule
Notice is hereby given that the following individuals will be interviewed by the Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the Circuit Court vacancy created by the resignation and retirement of Judge George Jirotka.
Partner of Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP: HB 1551 'takes away a tried and true mechanism'
Matthew Lavisky, a partner at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP, said House Bill 1551 reinstates excessive attorney fees and undermines previous insurance litigation reforms.
Legislative affairs director for Gov. DeSantis on tort reform: 'Florida finally stabilized its insurance market'
Peter Cuderman, Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs of the Executive Office, said that Florida's insurance market has stabilized following major tort reforms.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Local Sports Association Following Injury
A local woman has filed a lawsuit against Upper Pinellas Youth Sports Association following an injury she sustained on their premises due to alleged negligence.
Resident Sues Municipal Entity Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of Tarpon Springs following an accident involving an automatic gate at Sunset Beach that resulted in severe injuries.
Former Employee Alleges Negligence Against Employer Over Workplace Injury
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against his previous employer for negligence following a workplace accident resulting in severe eye injury.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against supermarket chain after slip-and-fall incident
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets following an alleged slip-and-fall incident that resulted in significant injuries.
Business Invitee Sues Florida Property Owners Over Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Pennsylvania woman has filed a lawsuit against three Florida businesses following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at their Clearwater property last year.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures Guilty Conviction of Club Owner Involved in Trafficking Ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a guilty conviction for a club owner involved in an organized drug and human trafficking ring in Tampa.
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Judicial 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 the current Lee County Court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from County Judge Swett’s retirement.
Opioid judge won't leave case; Lawyer's 'dumb statement' said he's rooting for plaintiffs
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer's sales pitch that went too far isn't reason for me to step down, says the federal judge handling lawsuits against drug-makers, pharmacies and others over the opioid crisis.
RaceTrac Inc., convenience store chain accused of negligence after customer's slip-and-fall
Michael Frazier has filed a lawsuit against RaceTrac Inc., claiming negligence after he slipped and fell at one of their locations due to unsafe conditions in their parking lot.
Walgreens accused of negligence by injured customer
Myrtha Lormond has filed a lawsuit against Walgreen Co., claiming negligence after slipping on pooled liquid at one of its stores due to roof leaks.