Navigation Signs of discord between medical marijuana advocates and recreational cannabis supporters are emerging in a legal battle now before the Florida Supreme Court that will determine whether the Smart & Safe initiative goes before state voters. The issue before the high court is whether the ballot summary of the proposed constitutional initiative to legalize recreational […]
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Michelle Gervais Named to Florida Trend’s Notable Women Leaders in Law
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partner Michelle M. Gervais was named a Notable Woman Leader in Law by Florida Trend. This inaugural award list recognizes leaders in the legal industry throughout the state of Florida. According to the publication, the honorees “…represent not just leaders in the law but likely the legal sector’s emerging leadership overall.” Earlier this year, […]
Florida woman sues EMED, alleging wrongful termination based on age, disability, and anticipated medical leave
MIAMI – A Miami woman has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, claiming that she was terminated from her position because of her age and her need for future medical leave. Cheryl Berg filed a lawsuit in federal court against EMED LLC, citing violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in […]
Lawsuit accuses Florida corporations of theft and refusal to return aircraft engine parts resulting in financial damages
MIAMI – California bank files lawsuit against Florida corporations, alleging that they stole and refused to return aircraft engine parts, leading to a $500,000 financial loss in the sale of the engine. Preferred Bank and its assignee PBOFA LLC filed a lawsuit in federal court against Florida corporations, Eko Green Industrial, and Aerospace Maintenance Supplies […]
Panera Bread facing wrongful death lawsuit over ‘Charged Lemonade’
The family of a 46-year-old Florida man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Panera Bread Co., alleging that the man’s consumption of large quantities of the bakery chain’s caffeinated lemonade beverage led to his cardiac arrest. The mother, sister and brother of the late Dennis Brown, a Fleming Island resident, filed the legal complaint […]