Navigation Holland & Knight advised Luther Burbank Corporation (formerly Nasdaq: LBC), the bank holding company for Luther Burbank Savings, in its merger with WaFd Inc. (f/k/a Washington Federal Inc.) (Nasdaq: WAFD). The merger was effective on March 1, 2024, after receiving regulatory approval on January 30, 2024. The all-stock transaction was valued at approximately $654 million […]
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MSC Cruise passenger says server sexually assaulted her
A woman says she was sexually assaulted by a server on an MSC Cruise. The plaintiff, identified only as Jane Doe, filed her complaint in federal court against MSC Cruises S.A. and MSC Cruise Management (UK) Limited. According to the complaint, the plaintiff was a passenger on the MSC Meraviglia in the early morning hours […]
11th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy
The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the resignation of County Court Judge Carlos Gamez. The Commission requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications for a county court judge […]
Woman sues United after she’s injured by fellow passenger exiting plane
A Riviera Beach woman has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines claiming she was injured by a fellow passenger who was rushing to get off of the airplane. Astrid James and husband Gregory James filed their complaint March 5 in federal court against United Airlines Inc. According to the complaint, Astrid James was a passenger […]
Litigation financing transparency bill fails to pass Florida Legislature
Tort reform supporters are expressing disappointment over the failure of the Florida Legislature to pass a bill that would have shed more light on third-party litigation financing agreements and their potential relationships with foreign entities. Lawmakers adjourned the 2024 session last week without approving Senate Bill 1276, sponsored by state Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa), which […]