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August 13, 2025
11th Circ. Revives ILA Members' Nepotism Suit Against Union
The Eleventh Circuit revived a duty of fair representation suit from members of an International Longshoremen's Association affiliate Wednesday, finding those members plausibly alleged that the local engaged in nepotism by giving hiring priority to union leaders' family and friends.
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August 13, 2025
How A Flowchart Won $14.5M In Fla. Woman's Fraud Suit
In Mireya Cambero's lawsuit against her ex-husband Jose Fernando De Matos, her attorneys at Miami-based Diaz Reus LLP had to prove fraudulent transfers but avoid confusing a jury with voluminous, uninteresting business filings. The best way to do it, they decided, was to organize their evidence in an easily digestible flowchart.
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August 13, 2025
SEC Settles With Ex-CFO Over $93M Real Estate Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission entered a settlement Wednesday with the former chief financial officer of a Miami real estate development company accused of defrauding investors out of millions, though the agency left it to the court whether to impose monetary penalties.
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August 13, 2025
11th Circ. Doubts Timeliness Of Ex-NFL Player's Benefits Suit
A former NFL player's bid to restart his suit seeking additional benefits from a disability retirement plan faced tough questions at the Eleventh Circuit on Wednesday, with multiple judges questioning how his claims weren't time-barred when the record showed an initial benefits denial occurred nearly 20 years ago.
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August 13, 2025
Holtzman Vogel Adds Constitutional Law Pro In DC And Miami
A former of counsel at Cooper & Kirk PLLC and BakerHostetler joined Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC with her experience litigating limits on government and administrative power, federalism-based limitations and complex individual rights issues.
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August 12, 2025
Panama Hotel Looks To Confirm $1.25M Post-Pandemic Award
A Panamanian casino-hotel owner has petitioned a Florida federal court to enforce an approximately $1.25 million arbitral award it won against several hospitality companies after they apparently fell behind on payments associated with the hotel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 12, 2025
Biden Coastal Drilling Ban Fight Is Moot, Enviro Groups Say
Environmentalists say President Donald Trump's rescission of Biden-era memos closing off additional waters to oil and gas drilling moots a lawsuit brought by red states and industry groups that includes arguments that presidential withdrawal authority is unconstitutional or otherwise limited.
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August 12, 2025
SEC Fines Firm Owner $4M Over AI Pyramid Scheme Claims
The Florida owner of a multilevel marketing company agreed to a $4 million penalty to resolve a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suit that accused him of fraudulently raising $108 million for the purported development of artificial intelligence-powered software products, according to a consent order filed Tuesday.
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August 12, 2025
Fla. Apartment, Worker Escape Airman's Wrongful Death Suit
A Florida federal judge dismissed a lawsuit over the police shooting death of a U.S. Air Force airman against an apartment complex and an employee who dialed 911, saying that the complaint "sends the wrong message to the public."
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August 12, 2025
11th Circ. Suggests 'Bad Drafting' Led NCR To Benefit Liability
The Eleventh Circuit signaled Tuesday that it will likely uphold an early win by former executives of a Georgia e-commerce company who said they were short-changed in payouts from a "top hat" benefits plan, telling the company it couldn't escape the "bad drafting" of its contract.
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August 12, 2025
Insurer Pushes 11th Circ. To Avoid Malpractice Coverage
An insurance company has told the Eleventh Circuit it should not have to foot the bill to defend its client against a federal malpractice suit in Atlanta, arguing its policy contains a carveout for claims involving "conversion, improper comingling, or misappropriation," and asking the appellate court to review an earlier dismissal de novo.
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August 12, 2025
11th Circ. Wary Of Individual Arbitration Push In ESOP Fight
The Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday appeared unlikely to force individual arbitration of a federal benefits lawsuit alleging that a legal technology company's employee stock ownership plan shares were undervalued in a plan termination, with multiple judges questioning the validity of an arbitration provision in ESOP plan documents.
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August 12, 2025
Pa. Guilty Plea Means Nothing To Malpractice Case, Atty Says
An ex-chief financial officer suing his former attorney for allegedly coercing him into a consent agreement that landed him with an over $12 million judgment has urged a Florida federal court to keep his malpractice case against the attorney on track.
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August 11, 2025
11th Circ. Nixes Ineffective-Counsel Claim In Salmonella Case
Peanut Corp. of America's former president and a food broker convicted for their roles in a salmonella outbreak that killed nine people and sickened more than 700 cannot throw out their prison sentences, the Eleventh Circuit ruled Monday, rejecting their assertion of ineffective counsel.
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August 11, 2025
Financiers Want Soccer CEO's SPAC Fraud Suit In England
An investment business and two other financiers urged a Florida federal court to dismiss a soccer company CEO's lawsuit alleging civil securities fraud in a complex financing deal, saying similar litigation has already been initiated in the United Kingdom.Â
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August 11, 2025
11th Circ. Rejects Speedy Trial Claim In MetroPCS Robberies
The Eleventh Circuit will not overturn the conviction of a man arrested in a string of MetroPCS store robberies in Miami, saying that even though the government may have violated the Speedy Trial Act, the man missed the window to challenge the charges.
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August 11, 2025
Licensing Co. Seeks Revival Of Leibovitz Photo Dispute
The licensing firm for photographer Annie Leibovitz urged the Eleventh Circuit Monday to revive its suit alleging that an online magazine used her photos without permission, arguing that carveouts in the agreement letting Leibovitz use her work for select purposes doesn't undermine the exclusivity of the company's rights.
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August 11, 2025
AGs Target Voice Providers In 'Operation Robocall Roundup'
A bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general from across the U.S. is sending warning letters to 37 voice service providers to demand action against illegal robocalls, alleging they flouted Federal Communications Commission rules, according to an announcement Monday.
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August 11, 2025
Nike Investors Say Biz Strategy Was 'Ticking Timebomb'
Shareholders suing Nike Inc. over what they say was a failed business strategy responded Monday to a motion to dismiss the proposed class action, arguing that they have 19 confidential witnesses who can prove that the company painted an overly rosy picture of its prospective growth.Â
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August 11, 2025
3 Firms Guide Western Union's $500M Purchase Of Intermex
Financial services firm Western Union Co. will acquire money transfer service International Money Express Inc., known as Intermex, in a $500 million all-cash deal led by Sidley Austin LLP, Holland & Knight LLP and Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP.
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August 11, 2025
Judge Upholds 99-Year Lease In Dispute At Miami Beach Hotel
A state court judge largely shot down an attempt by co-owners of a Miami Beach hotel to cancel an operator's 99-year lease, rejecting arguments that the agreement requires the property to be maintained in 1950s condition.
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August 11, 2025
Fla. Drinks Co. Founder Faces Filings Ban Over Fake AI Cases
A Florida federal judge is considering a request to ban the founder of Bang Energy from submitting any more paperwork without court permission after Monster Energy argued Monday that fake legal citations generated from artificial intelligence appeared in a pro se motion to dismiss its judgment collection lawsuit.
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August 11, 2025
FTX Customers Aim To Beef Up Case Against Fenwick & West
New information that has emerged since customers of the now-collapsed cryptocurrency trading platform FTX Trading Ltd. sued Fenwick & West LLP over the firm's alleged role in that collapse justifies updating the complaint against the firm, those customers told a Florida federal court Monday.
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August 11, 2025
Fired PGA Tour Reporter Says Vaccine, Mask Objections Legit
A former PGA Tour on-air talent, who was terminated for not complying with COVID-19 protocols, has told a Florida federal court that a trial is the appropriate vehicle through which to analyze whether her religious objections were "bona fide," and that the question cannot be addressed at the summary judgment stage.
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August 11, 2025
Investors Sue CTO Realty Over Alleged Dividend Deception
A proposed class of shareholders in retail-focused real estate investment trust CTO Realty Growth Inc. filed a lawsuit in Florida federal court claiming the REIT misled them about its financial metrics, the sustainability of dividends and the profitability of an Atlanta mixed-use community.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure
If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.