Florida

  • September 05, 2024

    11th Circ. Revives White Miami-Dade Ex-Worker's Bias Suit

    The Eleventh Circuit reinstated a white policy director's suit Thursday claiming he was canned by Miami-Dade County because of age and racial bias, ruling a trial court jumped the gun by tossing his case before he was given the chance to collect proof.

  • September 05, 2024

    11th Circ. Urged To Boot Fla. Judge From Trump Docs Case

    The nonprofit organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a former federal judge and law professors have called on the Eleventh Circuit to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump and remove U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon from the matter because she appears biased toward Trump.

  • September 05, 2024

    Ex-Siemens Exec Concedes Trade Secret Caper Merits Prison

    A former executive of Siemens Energy Inc. has told a Virginia federal judge that he recognizes that a period of incarceration is merited after he pled guilty to stealing trade secrets from General Electric Co. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to undercut their bids to build a gas turbine plant.

  • September 04, 2024

    Who Wore '8' Better? Jackson, Aikman Locked In TM Battle

    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is banking his popularity will make consumers think of him when they see the number "8" on products he sells, but a beer company associated with Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman — who wore the same jersey number — doesn't see it that way, as the players square off in a trademark fight.

  • September 04, 2024

    PE Advisers Flouted Registration Requirements, SEC Says

    A pair of Florida-based private equity advisers and their CEO have agreed to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allegations that they broke federal securities laws by improperly declaring themselves exempt from registering as advisers to private funds, according to the agency.

  • September 04, 2024

    Medical Cos. Must Provide Doctor Names In Fla. Qui Tam Suit

    A Florida federal judge has ordered several medical companies accused of fraudulently obtaining more Medicare funding than they were owed to produce the names of doctors associated with the companies, saying the difference between employed and affiliate providers isn't relevant.

  • September 04, 2024

    Icahn Enterprises Investor Sues Alleging 'Ponzi-Like' Scam

    An Icahn Enterprises LP investor hit the partnership's billionaire founder Carl Icahn and its board with a derivative suit in Florida federal court Tuesday, accusing them of hiding "highly significant" risks, including the partnership's alleged "Ponzi-like" structure, which purportedly inflated its price and exposed it to regulatory probes and litigation.

  • September 04, 2024

    Judge Recommends Not Tossing UMiami Doctor's Bias Suit

    A Florida federal magistrate judge has recommended against dismissing a suit by a former University of Miami surgery chair who says she was discriminated against because of her race and gender and demoted because she complained about it.

  • September 04, 2024

    Drink Co.'s Ex-CEO Must Face Suit Over Illegitimate Profits

    A Florida federal bankruptcy judge on Wednesday denied a bid by the former CEO of the corporation that makes Bang Energy to toss a lawsuit alleging the company's profits were based on deception and that the chief executive left the business insolvent, but ordered that the complaint be clarified.

  • September 04, 2024

    SEC Says $5M Fraud Scheme Targeted Venezuelan-Americans

    A pair of Miami area residents and a company they control have agreed to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over $3.25 million to settle affinity fraud allegations involving a purported proprietary automated trading platform they were developing.

  • September 04, 2024

    Turning Tides: Real Estate's Impending Insurance Crisis

    Climate risk, once an abstract concept, is now a stark reality in the real estate industry as damage from stronger and more frequent weather events portends a drastic correction in the property insurance market. This new series explores state and local government efforts, shifting investor behavior, and home-buying trends as the climate-driven insurance crisis bubbles to the surface.

  • September 04, 2024

    Tort Report: 'Landmark' $16M Crash Verdict Against Amazon

    A "landmark" verdict out of Georgia that put Amazon on the hook for an independent contractor delivery driver's negligence and a hearing-impaired Florida physician's disciplinary matter lead Law360's Tort Report, which compiles recent personal injury and medical malpractice news that may have flown under the radar.

  • September 04, 2024

    Orrick-Led Epam Systems Buys Neoris In $630M Cash Deal

    Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP-steered software engineering business Epam Systems Inc. will acquire Miami-based advanced technology company Neoris for $630 million in cash, the companies announced Wednesday.

  • September 04, 2024

    3M Earplug Plaintiffs Want Child Support Subpoena Blocked

    The plaintiffs' leadership group representing service members and others in multidistrict litigation against 3M Co. over injuries stemming from its Combat Arms Earplugs asked a Florida federal court Wednesday to block the state of Washington Division of Child Support from interfering in the $6 billion settlement reached earlier this year.

  • September 04, 2024

    NFL Kicker Gets Sexual Assault Suit Tossed, For Now

    A suit accusing former NFL kicker Brandon McManus of sexually assaulting two flight attendants on a team charter flight last year has been dismissed by a Florida state judge, with leave for the women to refile under their real names, which their attorney plans to do soon.

  • September 04, 2024

    SEC Fines Investor Over $7.5M In Undisclosed Affiliate Fees

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Florida-based investor Digital Bridge for failing to properly disclose about $7.5 million worth of payments to affiliates for services provided to a group of funds the firm manages.

  • September 04, 2024

    DHS Seeks To Lift Block On Spousal Parole Program

    The Biden administration urged a Texas federal court to restore its policy letting certain foreign relatives of American citizens such as spouses apply for green cards from within the U.S., saying that states opposing the policy haven't shown it caused financial harm.

  • September 04, 2024

    Fox Rothschild Boosts Trust & Estate Team In W. Palm Beach

    Fox Rothschild LLP has picked up a new counsel for its taxation and wealth planning department in West Palm Beach, Florida, who previously was at Wiggin and Dana LLP and Ellis Law Group PL.

  • September 04, 2024

    2nd Firearms Co. Settles Conn. AG's 'Ghost Gun' Suit

    A North Carolina-based firearms company would have to refrain from selling "ghost gun" components in Connecticut and pay a civil penalty under a deal announced Wednesday that would resolve an unfair trade practices lawsuit brought by the Constitution State's attorney general.

  • September 04, 2024

    Fla. Builder Can't Escape Former In-House Atty's Suit

    A Florida federal magistrate judge has rejected a development company's bid to escape a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by its onetime in-house counsel, saying that enough has been pled to overcome the dismissal request.

  • September 04, 2024

    Fla. Judge Won't Delay Trial In Judge's Blackmail Suit

    A Florida judge refused Wednesday to hear a summary judgment motion from an attorney accused by a Palm Beach County judge of trying to blackmail her with nude photographs, calling it untimely because it would need to be heard on the first day of trial set for later this month.

  • September 04, 2024

    Atty Disbarred In Fla. Over Sexual Messages To Client

    The Florida Supreme Court has disbarred an Ohio attorney for sending inappropriate sexual text messages to a client, more than a year after the Buckeye State high court handed the lawyer a two-year suspension for the same misconduct.

  • September 03, 2024

    11th Circ. Won't Revive Fla. School's Loudspeaker Prayer Suit

    The Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a decision in favor of the Florida High School Athletic Association and its decision denying the use of a loudspeaker for prayer before sporting events, ruling that it could be regulated because it was government speech.

  • September 03, 2024

    Tribe Of Two Loses Fed. Circ. Appeal Over Rival's 'TT' Mark

    The Federal Circuit on Tuesday rejected an appeal from a small handbag designer that claimed a potential rival wanted to register a trademark that used the letters "TT" in a similar way.

  • September 03, 2024

    Maduro's Private Jet Seized In Fla. Over Sanctions Violation

    Federal officials have seized a private jet used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his affiliates, alleging that it was purchased illegally using a shell company and smuggled out of Florida in violation of sanctions and export control laws, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Expert Analysis

  • Series

    Skiing And Surfing Make Me A Better Lawyer

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    The skills I’ve learned while riding waves in the ocean and slopes in the mountains have translated to my legal career — developing strong mentor relationships, remaining calm in difficult situations, and being prepared and able to move to a backup plan when needed, says Brian Claassen at Knobbe Martens.

  • Zoning Reform May Alleviate The Affordable Housing Crisis

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    As America's affordable housing issues continue to worsen, zoning reform efforts can help to provide more affordable homes and mitigate racial and economic segregation, though opposition from residents and in courts could present challenges, say Evan Pritchard and Madeline Williams at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Unpacking The Circuit Split Over A Federal Atty Fee Rule

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    Federal circuit courts that have addressed Rule 41(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are split as to whether attorney fees are included as part of the costs of a previously dismissed action, so practitioners aiming to recover or avoid fees should tailor arguments to the appropriate court, says Joseph Myles and Lionel Lavenue at Finnegan.

  • Fair Use Doctrine Faces Challenges In The Generative AI Era

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    As courts struggle to apply existing copyright principles to new, digital contexts, the evolving capabilities of AI technologies are testing the limits of traditional frameworks, with the fair use doctrine being met with significant challenges, says John Poulos at Norton Rose.

  • Fla. HOA Reforms Bring Major Wins For Homeowners

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    A recently signed law brings broad changes for homeowners associations in Florida, alleviating some pressure imposed by overly restrictive rules and potentially setting up litigation surrounding how HOAs enforce their governing documents, says Christopher Miller at Varnum.

  • After A Brief Hiccup, The 'Rocket Docket' Soars Back To No. 1

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    The Eastern District of Virginia’s precipitous 2022 fall from its storied rocket docket status appears to have been a temporary aberration, as recent statistics reveal that the court is once again back on top as the fastest federal civil trial court in the nation, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

  • Recruitment Trends In Emerging Law Firm Frontiers

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    BigLaw firms are facing local recruitment challenges as they increasingly establish offices in cities outside of the major legal hubs, requiring them to weigh various strategies for attracting talent that present different risks and benefits, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.

  • Series

    Glassblowing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    I never expected that glassblowing would strongly influence my work as an attorney, but it has taught me the importance of building a solid foundation for your work, learning from others and committing to a lifetime of practice, says Margaret House at Kalijarvi Chuzi.

  • What 11th Circ. Fearless Fund Ruling Means For DEI In Courts

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    The Eleventh Circuit's recent backing of a freeze on the Fearless Fund's grants to women of color building new companies marks the latest major development in litigation related to diversity, equity and inclusion and may be used to question other DEI programs targeted at providing opportunities to certain classes of individuals, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

  • How Associates Can Build A Professional Image

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    As hybrid work arrangements become the norm in the legal industry, early-career attorneys must be proactive in building and maintaining a professional presence in both physical and digital settings, ensuring that their image aligns with their long-term career goals, say Lana Manganiello at Equinox Strategy Partners and Estelle Winsett at Estelle Winsett Professional Image Consulting.

  • Firms Must Rethink How They Train New Lawyers In AI Age

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    As law firms begin to use generative artificial intelligence to complete lower-level legal tasks, they’ll need to consider new ways to train summer associates and early-career attorneys, keeping in mind the five stages of skill acquisition, says Liisa Thomas at Sheppard Mullin.

  • High Court's BofA Ruling Leaves State Preemption Questions

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    A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Cantero v. Bank of America sheds light on whether certain state banking regulations apply to federally chartered banks, but a circuit split could still force the Supreme Court to take a more direct position, says Brett Garver at Moritt Hock.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Always Be Closing

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    When a lawyer presents their case with the right propulsive structure throughout trial, there is little need for further argument after the close of evidence — and in fact, rehashing it all may test jurors’ patience — so attorneys should consider other strategies for closing arguments, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • The Clock Is Ticking For Fla. Construction Defect Claims

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    Ahead of the fast-approaching July 1 deadline for filing construction defect claims in Florida, Sean Ravenel at Foran Glennon discusses how the state's new statute of repose has changed the timeline, and highlights several related issues that property owners should be aware of.

  • Takeaways From Nat'l Security Division's Historic Declination

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    The Justice Department National Security Division's recent decision not to prosecute a biochemical company for an employee's export control violation marks its first declination under a new corporate enforcement policy, sending a clear message to companies that self-disclosure of misconduct may confer material benefits, say attorneys at Perkins Coie.

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