Navigation The FSU College of Law hosted its third annual Business Law Review Symposium, focused on “Encapsulating Product Packaging Trade Dress.” The event, which attracted over 500 attendees both virtually and in person, brought together leading intellectual property scholars and practitioners to discuss the protection of trade dress—the distinctive packaging, colors, or designs that define a brand’s […]
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First Judicial Circuit Jnc Announces Okaloosa County Court Judicial Vacancy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a vacancy on the Okaloosa County Court due to the elevation of Judge Jonathan Schlechter. Accordingly, the Judicial Nominating Commission of the First Judicial Circuit is now accepting applications for this vacancy. Applicants must fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of County Court Judge, which specify that: a) […]
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against a major retail corporation, alleging negligence that led to significant personal injuries. On March 27, 2025, Fatime Zogolo filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida, against Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. The case revolves around an incident […]
Plaintiff accuses City of St. Petersburg (municipal corporation) of Negligence
In a compelling legal battle, a resident of Pinellas County has taken on the City of St. Petersburg over allegations of negligence that led to a serious injury. Teresa Kasper filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on March 27, 2025, against the City of St. […]
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Nursing Home Entities
A vulnerable resident’s family is seeking justice against a Florida nursing home and its associated entities, alleging negligence and breach of fiduciary duty. On March 24, 2025, Nettie J. Matthews, represented by her daughter Queen Esther Matthews, filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida. The lawsuit […]