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September 05, 2025
Fla. Judge Trims Trump Media SPAC Exec Hacking Suit
A Florida federal judge has sent into discovery a suit alleging a board director for President Donald Trump's social media company and his associate hacked a cloud server to steal documents used to oust the former CEO of the company, finding that several computer fraud and conspiracy claims fail but allowing a breach of fiduciary duty claim to move forward.
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September 05, 2025
FTC Drops Appeal For Rule Banning Noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission officially abandoned its appeal Friday in a case that set aside a Biden administration rule banning the use of most employee noncompete clauses, but the agency said it plans to bring enforcement actions on a case-by-case basis instead.
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September 05, 2025
Newsmax's 'Shotgun' Antitrust Suit Against Fox Tossed In Fla.
A Florida federal court tossed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox Corp. on Friday, ruling that Newsmax filed a "shotgun pleading" but allowing the broadcaster to refile an amended complaint.
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September 05, 2025
Vet Association Looks To Nix Tenn. School's Antitrust Claims
The American Veterinary Medical Association urged a Tennessee federal court to toss an antitrust case from Lincoln Memorial University targeting the group's accreditation requirements, saying there's no dispute to resolve because the school hasn't lost its accreditation.
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September 05, 2025
Fla. Judge Sets Aside $30M Helms-Burton Verdict
A Florida federal judge on Friday set aside a $29.85 million verdict against Expedia, Orbitz and Hotels.com over Helms-Burton Act violations, finding that the entities stopped trafficking in properties confiscated by the Cuban government once they learned of a potential claim by an heir.
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September 05, 2025
Fed. Circ. Revives Pro Se Inventor's Social Media Patent Bid
The Federal Circuit on Friday breathed new life into a Florida man's attempt to patent a way of facilitating the flow of information on social media networks, finding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board needs to take another look.
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September 05, 2025
Court-Ordered Programs Are Gov't Speech, 11th Circ. Says
The Eleventh Circuit on Thursday affirmed a lower court's finding that Florida court-ordered batterers' intervention programs are government speech, upholding a win for the state over a Christian minister and counselor contesting the rejection of his Bible-based program.
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September 05, 2025
Fla. Bar Moves To Suspend Atty Accused Of Widespread Scam
The Florida Bar filed a petition Friday seeking the emergency suspension of a lawyer accused of scamming dozens of clients, failing to pay associates and paralegals who worked at his firm and repeatedly violating court orders.
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September 05, 2025
Florida Powerhouse: Rivero Mestre
Rivero Mestre LLP has racked up huge wins this past year, including a $30 million verdict by a jury that found Expedia violated the federal Helms-Burton Act's anti-trafficking provision, landing the small Miami-based firm a spot on Law360's list of Regional Powerhouses for the first time.
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September 04, 2025
11th Circ. Says 'Alligator Alcatraz' Can Stay Open For Now
A split Eleventh Circuit Thursday paused a Florida federal judge's order that preliminarily ordered the federal government to begin winding down the immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," saying the government likely didn't need to prepare an environmental impact report for the facility built on the Florida Everglades.
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September 04, 2025
Couple Say Mexico Timeshare Feud Belongs In State Court
A Michigan couple who sued a Mexican resort company in a fight over a timeshare contract is arguing that their case belongs in Florida state court, saying an underlying arbitration agreement calling for disputes to go to Canada cannot be heard in federal court.
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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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Law School's Missed Lessons: Rejecting Biz Dev Myths
Law schools don’t spend sufficient time dispelling certain myths that prevent young lawyers from exploring new business opportunities, but by dismissing these misguided beliefs, even an introverted first-year associate with a small network of contacts can find long-term success, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.
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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.