Navigation Florida has been a regular in the American Tort Reform Foundation’s annual Judicial Hellholes report for decades, but the latest ATRF report removed Florida from the dishonorable designation, citing recent legal reforms signed into law. “The 2023 legislative session brought a great sea change for the state’s civil justice system,” the report released this week […]
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Kimberly Kanoff Berman and Elizabeth Ferguson Named Women Leaders in Law by Florida Trend
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that two of its Florida shareholders, Kimberly Kanoff Berman and Elizabeth Ferguson, have been recognized in the 2023 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Women Leaders in Law special section. Both are honored for their leadership, vision, mentorship and ability to effect growth in the professional and civic organizations they serve. “I’ve […]
Former employee sues Gulf Cost Power & Light Co. for FLSA violations
FORT MYERS — A man filed a class-action lawsuit against Gulf Coast Power and Light Co. claiming it violated the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act. Edelio R. Espinosa has filed a collective action against Gulf Coast Power Co. under the FLSA on behalf of himself and similarly situated employees, according to a complaint filed Nov. […]
Carnival faces lawsuit over sexual assault of a minor during cruise
MIAMI – A passenger has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Corporation for negligence claiming a girl was raped during a vacation on a cruise ship. George Luaces, on behalf of his minor child P.L., filed a lawsuit in federal court against Carnival Corporation citing claims of negligent failure to warn, negligent security, and general negligence. […]
Censorship battles mount as video platform Rumble sues watchdog group for defamation
Video-sharing platform and cloud services provider Rumble has filed a defamation lawsuit against the co-founders of Check My Ads, a watchdog organization. Rumble’s legal action follows a similar suit by X Corp against Media Matters, signaling a broader effort against entities attempting to stifle dissent and manipulate public opinion online. Rumble, known as a free […]