Florida

  • February 19, 2025

    Trump Wants Birthright Citizenship EO Enacted Amid Appeal

    The Trump administration on Wednesday urged a Massachusetts federal judge to set aside his preliminary injunction blocking the president's executive order limiting birthright citizenship, arguing that the federal government should be permitted to implement it while the First Circuit considers its appeal.

  • February 19, 2025

    Fla. Court Tosses Suit Against Hospital Over Patient's Death

    A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that a trial court should have dismissed a suit seeking to hold a hospital liable for the death of a mental health patient, finding that the claims are not simple negligence but medical negligence, which require pre-suit requirements that were not met.

  • February 19, 2025

    Lululemon Gets 'Greenwashing' Ads Suit Tossed

    Lululemon Athletica Inc. has escaped a proposed class action accusing it of misleading the public into thinking the company is environmentally friendly, after a Florida federal judge tossed the suit because the consumers couldn't make a price-premium connection.

  • February 19, 2025

    PVC Pipe Giant Atkore Discloses DOJ Grand Jury Probe

    Atkore Inc.'s antitrust woes have grown from civil price-fixing litigation targeting the company's PVC pipe manufacturing, according to a new investor filing disclosing a U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation.

  • February 19, 2025

    COVID Fraudsters Get Prison For Trying To 'Make A Buck'

    Two Florida men who pled guilty to running a scheme that defrauded businesses of millions during the pandemic by bilking them on orders of face masks and other protective equipment were sentenced to prison by a Georgia federal judge Wednesday.

  • February 19, 2025

    NBA Teams Urge Justices To Take Up 'Discovery Rule' Case

    Eight NBA teams facing copyright lawsuits for songs used in promotional videos without permission have filed a brief supporting a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the so-called discovery rule, a judicially created doctrine that allows claims to be brought outside the three-year statute of limitations.

  • February 19, 2025

    Fla. Court Won't Revive Property Manager's COVID Claims

    A Florida state appeals court on Wednesday said a lower court correctly ruled that a Miami property management company's insurance policy did not cover losses caused by COVID-19 closures because government shutdown orders were not specific to the business.

  • February 19, 2025

    NBA Star's Charity Says Tourney Promoters Owe $400K

    A nonprofit founded by San Antonio Spurs player Chris Paul says it and the Massachusetts-based Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame have been stiffed by a promoter and sponsor out of nearly $400,000 in proceeds for tournaments intended to showcase basketball players from historically Black colleges and universities, in a complaint unsealed Tuesday in Connecticut state court.

  • February 19, 2025

    WaPo Can't Blame Source In Libel Suit, Trump Media Says

    Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. has told a Florida federal court that the Washington Post can't blame a source for providing false information published in a story alleging the company committed securities fraud, saying that reason isn't sufficient to dismiss a $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit against the newspaper.

  • February 19, 2025

    Chilean Nationals Charged With Burgling Pro Athletes' Homes

    Federal prosecutors in Florida have unveiled charges against seven Chilean men for operating a burglary ring that targeted the homes of several high-profile athletes and stole more than $2 million worth of valuable goods.

  • February 19, 2025

    McCarter & English Adds Shutts & Bowen Latin America Head

    The former chair of the Shutts & Bowen LLP's Latin America practice group and co-chair of its tax and international law practice group jumped to McCarter & English LLP in Miami, the firm announced Wednesday.

  • February 19, 2025

    Peanut Truck Co. Exempt From Excise Tax, Justices Told

    A Georgia maker of special trucks for peanut farming was denied an excise tax exemption for off-road highway vehicles because the IRS interpreted the law too narrowly, the company argued while urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Eleventh Circuit on the question.

  • February 19, 2025

    Judge Won't Narrow Injunction In Birthright Citizenship Case

    A Maryland federal judge declined to narrow an injunction blocking the enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship, saying a nationwide injunction is appropriate given the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project's 680,000-person membership across all 50 states.

  • February 19, 2025

    Trump Media Co. Sues Brazilian Supreme Court Justice

    President Donald Trump's media company and online video sharing platform Rumble Inc. filed suit Wednesday, accusing a Brazilian Supreme Federal Court justice of illegally suppressing political speech in the United States by ordering X and other social media platforms to block accounts spreading disinformation.

  • February 19, 2025

    H&E Rentals Uses Go-Shop To Ink 'Superior' $5.3B Deal

    Milbank LLP-advised H&E Rentals said Wednesday it has terminated an earlier agreement to sell the business for about $4.8 billion to United Rentals Inc. in favor of a new $5.3 billion deal with a third equipment rental company, Herc Holdings Inc.

  • February 18, 2025

    CFPB Should Beat Suit Over Small Biz Loan Rule, Judge Says

    A Florida federal magistrate judge has recommended rejecting a trade group's challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's small business lending data rule, finding that merchant cash advances are lawfully included within the scope of the rule, as the agency faces uncertainty under the Trump administration.

  • February 18, 2025

    Florida Racial Gerrymandering Suit Can Proceed, Panel Rules

    A Florida three-judge panel declined to toss a federal gerrymandering lawsuit against the state's House of Representatives and secretary of state, ruling that a trio of civic groups plausibly alleged that race was a predominant factor motivating the formation of several voting districts.

  • February 18, 2025

    Developer Sues To Force Fla. Village Into Dispute Resolution

    A developer whose plans to build workforce housing in Bal Harbour, Florida, have been thwarted by the upscale village has sued the village, claiming it failed to participate in a dispute resolution proceeding required under a state law allowing property owners to challenge government actions.

  • February 18, 2025

    DHS Campaign Warns Unauthorized Immigrants To Leave

    A new U.S. Department of Homeland Security ad campaign warns people not to even think about entering the U.S. without authorization and to leave if they already have.

  • February 18, 2025

    Trump Media Blames Rising Loss Partly On SEC Legal Bills

    The owner of President Donald Trump's social media platform attributed its widening losses in part to rising legal costs from the Biden-era U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigations of the merger that took the company public, according to a statement.

  • February 18, 2025

    'Bulldog' Chief Of Staff To DeSantis Takes Reins As Florida AG

    In making the move from chief of staff to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to now the state's attorney general, James Uthmeier is bringing youthfulness to the office and a record of helming litigation efforts as a "bulldog" in the governor's administration.

  • February 18, 2025

    Akerman Brings On Florida Litigation Firm's 8 Attys

    Akerman LLP has expanded its litigation capabilities in Florida with the addition of Keller Landsberg PA's founder and the firm's attorneys, Akerman said Tuesday.

  • February 18, 2025

    Baker Botts Partner Says Inventor's Atty Is Threatening Her

    A Baker Botts LLP lawyer being sued over her comments in a news article about a patent suit against Starbucks Corp. accused opposing counsel of threatening her in an email exchange over the details of a deposition.

  • February 18, 2025

    Trump Names US Attorneys For DC And Florida

    President Donald Trump has named picks to be U.S. attorneys for the District of Columbia and the Southern District of Florida.

  • February 15, 2025

    Real Estate Recap: Practice Pivot, Tariff Tax, Lennar's Lawyers

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including the latest shifts in real estate law practice, a Big Law leader's predictions for a looming tariff "tax" debate, and a look at the legal talent behind homebuilder Lennar Corp.'s $5.8 billion spinoff.

Expert Analysis

  • AI Will Soon Transform The E-Discovery Industrial Complex

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    Todd Itami at Covington discusses how generative artificial intelligence will reshape the current e-discovery paradigm, replacing the blunt instrument of data handling with a laser scalpel of fully integrated enterprise solutions — after first making e-discovery processes technically and legally harder.

  • When Innovation Overwhelms The Rule Of Law

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    In an era where technology is rapidly evolving and artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere, it’s worth asking if the law — both substantive precedent and procedural rules — can keep up with the light speed of innovation, says Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner.

  • The Tides Are Changing For Fair Access Banking Laws

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    The landscape of fair access banking laws, which seek to prevent banks from denying services based on individuals' ideological beliefs, has shifted in the last few years, but a new presidential administration provides renewed momentum for advancing such legislation against the backdrop of state efforts, say attorneys at Latham.

  • Imagine The Possibilities Of Openly Autistic Lawyering

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    Andi Mazingo at Lumen Law, who was diagnosed with autism about midway through her career, discusses how the legal profession can create inclusive workplaces that empower openly autistic lawyers and enhance innovation, and how neurodivergent attorneys can navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with disclosing one’s diagnosis.

  • Series

    Documentary Filmmaking Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Becoming a documentary filmmaker has allowed me to merge my legal expertise with my passion for storytelling, and has helped me to hone negotiation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are important to both endeavors, says Robert Darwell at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Litigation Funding Disclosure Debate: Strategy Considerations

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    In the ongoing debate over whether courts should require disclosure of litigation funding, funders and plaintiffs tend to argue against such mandates, but voluntarily disclosing limited details about a funding arrangement can actually confer certain benefits to plaintiffs in some scenarios, say Andrew Stulce and Marc Cavan at Longford Capital.

  • Illuminating The Trend Of Florida's Unpaid Hurricane Claims

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    The sheer number of insurance claims closed without payment for damage caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene reveals a systemic problem within Florida's insurance industry exacerbated by complex issues, including climate change and state regulators' resource limitations, say attorneys at Farah & Farah.

  • 2025 May Be A Breakout Year For The Cannabis Industry

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    The cannabis industry faced a slow and frustrating 2024, but consumer trends continue to shift in favor of cannabis, and the new administration may provide the catalyst that the industry needs, says Lynn Gefen at TerrAscend.

  • Opinion

    Firing Of Jack Smith's Team Is A Threat To Rule Of Law

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    The acting attorney general’s justifications for firing prosecutors who worked on the criminal cases against President Donald Trump rest on a mischaracterization of legal norms, and this likely illegal move augurs poorly for the rule of law, say Bruce Green at Fordham University and Rebecca Roiphe at New York Law School.

  • Series

    Adventure Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Photographing nature everywhere from Siberia to Cuba and Iceland to Rwanda provides me with a constant reminder to refresh, refocus and rethink the legal issues that my clients face, says Richard Birmingham at Davis Wright.

  • 5 Ways To Create Effective Mock Assignments For Associates

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    In order to effectively develop associates’ critical thinking skills, firms should design mock assignments that contain a few key ingredients, from messy fact patterns to actionable feedback, says Abdi Shayesteh at AltaClaro.

  • And Now A Word From The Panel: How MDLs Fared In 2024

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    A significant highlight of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation's practice during 2024 was the increase in the percentage of new MDL petitions granted by the panel, with 25 granted and only eight denied — one of the highest grant rates in years, says Alan Rothman at Sidley.

  • Opinion

    Revised Fla. Rules Of Civil Procedure Will Modernize Litigation

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    The landmark amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure that took effect on Jan. 1 may require significant adjustments to practice and case management approaches, but the changes should ultimately reduce the cost and burden of modern litigation, and foster a more efficient and equitable justice system, says retired Florida state judge Ralph Artigliere.

  • Takeaways From DOJ Fraud Section's 2024 Year In Review

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    Attorneys at Paul Weiss highlight notable developments in the U.S. Department of Justice Fraud Section’s recently released annual report, and discuss what the second Trump administration could mean for enforcement in the year to come.

  • 4 Employment Law Areas Set To Change Under Trump

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    President Donald Trump's second term is expected to bring significant changes to the U.S. employment law landscape, including the potential for updated worker classification regulations, and challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion that are already taking shape, say attorneys at Debevoise.

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