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Employee's Alleged Action Lands Marriott in Court for Defamation, Negligence
The plaintiff is an unnamed federal air marshal, who was a hotel guest at a Marriott. His suit claims he was the subject of a complaint that a hotel employee filed in January 2023 with the Transportation and Safety Administration.
Florida Law Firms Brace for Category 5 Hurricane Milton
Nearly all of Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, which forecasters anticipate to be one of the most destructive storms on record. Law firms…
Will Ohtani's 50/50 Ball Be Split 50/50? Fla. Court to Decide Owner of $4.5M Disputed Catch
Once the ball left the yard and entered the seats, Ohtani and MLB no longer owned it. Instead, a Florida court will decide the rightful possessor of the prized ball between two fans who both claim they caught it.
Am Law 50's Runaway Rates Put Onus on Legal Departments to Stiffen Resistance
"It is all too easy for in-house teams to continue instructing work to the same firms they have always used, without considering the savings that can be gained from a more structured approach to resourcing," the-e-billing platform Brightflag said in a new report.
Wave of Office Closures Highlights the Weighty Stakes Surrounding Law Firm Growth
"Just because a certain legal market is hot does not mean that you should be there," said Major Lindsey & Africa consultant Jennifer Moss.
Quinn Emanuel's Miami Office Cracks 20 Attorneys, Three Years After Arrival
"We have vastly more work in Miami than we can do," said co-managing partner John O'Sullivan. "Half my cases, I'm working with teams that are from the other offices."
Judge Dismisses Civilian Investigative Panel Lawsuit: A Setback for Miami's Police Oversight
"I think it provides an opportunity for the city to not follow the will of the people and the votes of the people and use manipulation of the system in order to achieve a result that they're not entitled to," said Glen Waldman, a partner at Armstrong Teasdale, who represents the CIP.
Judges Say Social Media and Political Polarization Puts Them in Danger
A panel of federal and state judges at Relativity Fest 2024 discussed how social media has resulted in a spike in harassment and threats against judges and their families. They called on lawyers and bar associations to help.
How the Legislature Can Fix the Middle-Income Affordable Housing Exemption in Fla.'s Live Local Act
If many owners encounter problems threatening their eligibility for the exemption, developers might simply lose interest and retreat from pursuing multifamily middle-income projects, ultimately making the exemption irrelevant. The Legislature can amend the statute to clear up these uncertainties.Trending Stories
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