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September 04, 2025
Court Revives Hertz's Claims Against AAA Over Untowed Car
A Florida appeals court on Wednesday revived Hertz's third-party claims against the American Automobile Association over a rental car left untowed on a Miami causeway, ruling that a previous decision barring an injured driver's negligence suit does not eclipse Hertz's contract claims.
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September 04, 2025
Donna Adelson Found Guilty Of Plotting To Murder Law Prof
A Florida state court jury on Thursday convicted Donna Adelson of killing law professor Dan Markel, finding her guilty of masterminding a plot to have hit men commit the murder in 2014.
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September 04, 2025
Fla. Judge Denies Jet Co.'s Bid To Revive Chase Blacklist Suit
A Florida federal judge on Thursday rejected a bid to revive a defamation lawsuit alleging JPMorgan Chase Bank NA wrongly placed a private jet company on an interdiction list over accusations of money laundering for the Russian mafia, saying there was no new evidence to overturn a previous order tossing the case.
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September 04, 2025
11th Circ. Buries Ex-Atlanta Worker's Harassment Suit
The Eleventh Circuit won't revive a former city of Atlanta worker's suit alleging she was harassed and fired after reporting sexual harassment from a co-worker, a three-judge panel has decided, finding that she offered "no evidence" that her termination wasn't because of her refusal to return to work after months away.
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September 04, 2025
Florida Powerhouse: Bilzin Sumberg
Miami-headquartered Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP has earned a reputation in Florida for its representation in public-private partnerships, and has even made a name for itself beyond the Sunshine State in other practices areas.Â
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September 04, 2025
Nonprofits Defend Suit Over Fla. Land Purchases Ban
Three nonprofits, a Florida real estate brokerage and a local property owner all have told a Florida federal court not to dismiss their Fair Housing Act suit challenging a state law that bans certain foreigners, such as Chinese citizens, from buying specific types of land, arguing in part that state government officials have mischaracterized their claims.
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September 03, 2025
How Morgan & Morgan Got Ousted As Top Federal Tort Filer
Heavyweight injury firm Morgan & Morgan PA was ousted from the top spot for most federal court filings in the past three years thanks to more than 2,000 individual cases filed in Mississippi over drinking water there, according to a new analysis by Lex Machina, whose rich trend data also shows how other firms fared over the same period.
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September 03, 2025
11th Circ. Urged To Revisit Ruling On French Shipwreck Claim
An underwater salvage outfit has asked the Eleventh Circuit to reconsider an appeals panel's decision that the Sunken Military Craft Act blocks the company's salvage rights to a sunken ship without France's consent, arguing that the panel misinterpreted the act.
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September 03, 2025
Newsmax Says Fox Illegally Monopolizes Right-Leaning News
Newsmax sued Fox News in Florida federal court Wednesday, alleging Fox uses anticompetitive and exclusionary business practices to maintain its dominance over right-leaning television news.
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September 03, 2025
Atty Says Ex-Client Was Suicidal After Trial In Fla. Prof's Death
A criminal defense attorney who previously represented Donna Adelson testified in Florida state court Wednesday that her former client was suicidal following her son's 2023 conviction in the murder of a Florida State University law professor, saying there was a discussion that vacationing would benefit her mental health.
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September 03, 2025
Radio Host Hit With IP Suit Over Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Doc
Florida radio host Bubba the Love Sponge Clem has been hit with an intellectual property lawsuit in federal court to try to stop him from releasing a documentary about the Hulk Hogan sex tape scandal.
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September 03, 2025
Enviro Groups Urge 11th Circ. To Keep Detention Center Shut
Seven environmental groups filed an amicus brief Tuesday in the appeal of an order shutting down an Everglades immigration detention center, arguing that the district court was right to enjoin the center because the federal government failed to fulfill its obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act.
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September 03, 2025
Quinn Emanuel Looks To Shut Down Mexican Doc Bid
Quinn Emanuel has asked a Miami federal court to end a Mexican oil company's request for documents relating to three criminal proceedings and in one bankruptcy action, all pending in Mexico, arguing that the requested discovery may be conducted without the aid of U.S. courts.
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September 03, 2025
Patent Company Fights Baker Botts Atty's Bid To Trim Suit
A patent licensing company and its owner asked a Florida federal judge to reject a bid from a Baker Botts LLP attorney seeking to trim their defamation case, saying the motion was premature as discovery had not been completed.
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September 03, 2025
Fla. Surgeon General Pushes To End State's Vaccine Mandates
Florida's surgeon general on Wednesday said he intends to work toward undoing all of the state's vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
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September 03, 2025
Lack Of Notice Bars Miami Real Estate Fraud Suit, Court Told
The city of Miami told a Florida appellate panel Wednesday that a resident's lawsuit alleging a real estate fraud conspiracy by city officials should be dismissed as untimely, saying the complaint was brought more than two years past the deadline for a required pre-suit notice under the Sunshine State's sovereign immunity law.
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September 03, 2025
Fla. Justices Ban Referrals Over Judicial Election Conduct
The Florida Supreme Court has signed off on a rule change the state bar sought that prohibits ethics referrals from judges about their opponents' conduct with respect to judicial elections.
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September 03, 2025
Florida Powerhouse: Holland & Knight
Holland & Knight LLP has maintained its dominance in Florida even as the state's population and economic growth invite more competition in the legal market, maintaining a seven-city presence that keeps its footprint wide and its local roots deep.
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September 03, 2025
Software Co. Founder Fights $100M Tax Bill At 11th Circ.
A software company founder facing more than $100 million in tax debt from his participation in an illegal tax shelter should have been allowed to settle with the Internal Revenue Service for $1.5 million because he can't pay the whole bill, he told the Eleventh Circuit.
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September 02, 2025
Wheeling & Appealing: The Latest Must-Know Appellate Action
For appellate attorneys feeling sad summer's over, September's circuit calendars are here to help with argument topics — including the former Meghan Markle, an ex-Jones Day lawyer's religious liberty suit and $17 million in fees after "a vigorous litigation battle" between BigLaw firms — offering enough intrigue to vanquish any autumn ennui.
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September 02, 2025
Defamation Litigation Roundup: Patel's GF, Dershowitz, Nunes
In this month's review of defamation fights, Law360 reports on a new suit by the girlfriend of the current FBI director over a podcaster's claims that she was an Israeli intelligence agent, as well as the latest settlement between a voting machine company and a conservative news organization over 2020 election claims.Â
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September 02, 2025
Cannabis Co. Seeks To Toss Ex-COO's Fla. Whistleblower Suit
A Canadian cannabis company urged a Florida federal court to toss a whistleblower lawsuit brought by its former chief operating officer alleging he was wrongly terminated for attempting to bring facilities into compliance with safety standards, saying the complaint fails to state a plausible claim.Â
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September 02, 2025
DOJ Says Illinois Tuition Perks Illegally Disfavor US Citizens
Illinois is breaking federal law by providing in-state tuition, scholarships and other benefits to people who entered the country illegally and in doing so is discriminating against American citizens, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday.
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September 02, 2025
11th Circ. Upholds 15-Year Sentence In Armed Career Case
The Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday ruled that a man's 15-year prison sentence in a federal firearms case did not violate the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution, even though a federal judge used a previous marijuana conviction to enhance the sentence.
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September 02, 2025
Del. Court Tosses Trump Media Suit, Avoids Immunity Fight
Citing multiple reasons to dismiss former consultant claims that they were cheated during the take-public workup for President Donald Trump's "Truth Social" media site, a Delaware vice chancellor on Tuesday tossed the suit while declining to consider assertions that presidential immunity barred the court from going forward.
Expert Analysis
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DOJ Has Deep Toolbox For Corporate Immigration Violations
With the U.S. Department of Justice now offering rewards to whistleblowers who report businesses that employ unauthorized workers, companies should understand the immigration enforcement landscape and how they can reduce their risk, say attorneys at McDermott.
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Fla. Condo Law Fix Clarifies Control Of Common Areas
Florida's repeal of a controversial statutory provision that permitted developers of mixed-use condominium properties to retroactively assert control over common facilities marks a critical shift in legal protections for unit owners and associations, promoting fairness, transparency and accountability, say attorneys at Pardo Jackson.
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Speech Protection Questions In AI Case Raise Liability Risk
A Florida federal court's recent landmark ruling in Garcia v. Character Technologies, rejecting artificial intelligence developers' efforts to shield themselves from product liability and wrongful death claims under the First Amendment, challenges the assumption that chatbot outputs qualify as speech, and may redefine AI regulation and litigation nationally, says Peter Gregory at Goldberg Segalla.
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Move Beyond Surface-Level Edits To Master Legal Writing
Recent instances in which attorneys filed briefs containing artificial intelligence hallucinations offer a stark reminder that effective revision isn’t just about superficial details like grammar — it requires attorneys to critically engage with their writing and analyze their rhetorical choices, says Ivy Grey at WordRake.
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DOJ May Rethink Banning Firearms For Marijuana Users
In light of various federal circuit court decisions and an executive order from President Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Justice enforcement policy now may be on the verge of changing decidedly in favor of marijuana users' gun rights, and could foreshadow additional marijuana-friendly reforms, says Jacob Raver at Dentons.
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9th Circ. Has Muddied Waters Of Article III Pleading Standard
District courts in the Ninth Circuit continue to apply a defunct and especially forgiving pleading standard to questions of Article III standing, and the circuit court itself has only perpetuated this confusion — making it an attractive forum for disputes that have no rightful place in federal court, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.
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Fla. Workers' Comp Ruling Ups Bar For Emotional Injury Suits
A Florida appellate court’s recent opinion in Steak 'N Shake v. Spears requires that employees solely claiming emotional distress seek workers’ compensation before suing their employers, closing a potential loophole and reducing the potential proliferation of such disputes in Florida courts, says Rob Rogers at Kirwin Norris.
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Competing In Modern Pentathlon Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Opening myself up to new experiences through competing in modern Olympic pentathlon has shrunk the appearance of my daily work annoyances and helps me improve my patience, manage crises better and remember that acquiring new skills requires working through your early mistakes, says attorney Mary Zoldak.
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If Justices Accept, Maxwell Case May Clarify Meaning Of 'US'
If the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal, it could clarify the meaning of “United States” in the context of plea agreements, and a plain language interpretation of the term would offer criminal defendants fairness and finality, say attorneys at Kudman Trachten.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Teaching Yourself Legal Tech
New graduates often enter practice unfamiliar with even basic professional software, but budding lawyers can use on-the-job opportunities to both catch up on technological skills and explore the advanced legal and artificial intelligence tools that will open doors, says Alyssa Sones at Sheppard Mullin.
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How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication
As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.
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When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility
As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.
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Florida Case Could Redefine Construction Defect Damages
If a Florida appellate court overturns the trial court in a pending construction contract dispute, the state could experience a seismic shift in construction defect damages, effectively leaving homeowners and developers with an incomplete remedy, says Andrew Gold at Akerman.
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Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.
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Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways
Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.