Navigation Two plaintiffs who are challenging the constitutionality of a Florida law that restricts Chinese citizens from owning property in the state won a temporary injunction earlier this month barring state officials from enforcing the law against them. Yifan Shen and Zhiming Xu received the favorable ruling from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Feb […]
'Florida Record' Category Archives
Holland & Knight Continues Growth of Real Estate Capital Markets Practice with Addition of Chris Ezell in Miami
Holland & Knight has strengthened its nationally recognized Real Estate Capital Markets Group with the addition of Partner Chris Ezell in Miami. Mr. Ezell focuses on business litigation involving creditors’ rights, lender liability, commercial contracts and injunctive relief. He was previously a partner with Jones Walker. The addition of Mr. Ezell follows Holland & Knight’s […]
Think Before You Speak: Navigating Employee Leave Scenarios on February 26, 2024
DATE & TIME Monday, February 26, 2024 | 10:00 am-11:00 am PST | Webinar The topic of employee leave is incredibly complex. With a multitude of national and state-specific requirements, situational policies and specific compliance expectations for employers, it feels nearly impossible for employers to […]
Fake concert promoter and former rapper plead guilty to $1.35 million fraud scheme involving bogus music concerts
Two men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for their involvement in a bogus music concert fraud scheme. Terronce Morris, 41, of Missouri City, Texas, pleaded guilty on Feb. 13 to conspiring with Blake Kelly, 36, of Los Angeles, California, in a fraud scheme involving bogus […]
Former bartender says Hooters discriminated against her because of her age
TAMPA – A former bartender has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Hooters. Laura A. Aplin filed her complaint February 8 in federal court against Hooters of America LLC. “Ms. Aplin is very popular and highly capable bartender with many years of experience,” attorney Kyle J. Lee told The Florida Record. “Over the years, she […]