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Elderly Resident Alleges Neglect Against Nursing Home Operator

A harrowing case has emerged from Palm Beach County, Florida, involving allegations of neglect and violation of resident rights at a nursing home. The complaint was filed by Orita Mere on December 5, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit against Terrace of Boca Raton, LLC, doing business as Menorah House. The […]

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Starbucks Corporation accused of Negligence by Coffee Shop Patron

In a dramatic turn of events, a resident of Palm Beach County has taken legal action against a well-known coffee giant, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries. Isabella Rico filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on December 4, 2024, accusing Starbucks Corporation of […]

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Local Resident Sues Gym Operators Over Negligence After Injury

A recent lawsuit has emerged from Palm Beach County, Florida, where a resident is seeking justice after a traumatic incident at a local gym. Mary Messina filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit on December 3, 2024, targeting BVF-V Sophia, LLC, doing business as The Sophia at Abacoa, and Berkshire […]

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Port St. Lucie Becomes First City to Join AG Moody’s 100 Percent Club, Training More Than 1,000 Employees to Spot and Report Human Trafficking

Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced that the City of Port St. Lucie is the first city in the state to join the 100 Percent Club. More than 1,000 Port St. Lucie employees completed crucial anti-human trafficking training and are now additional eyes and ears to help spot and report this atrocious crime. According to […]

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Leadership Academy alum Komal Mirza shares how the program propels lawyers forward

Komal Mirza Komal Mirza likens her experience with The Florida Bar’s Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., Leadership Academy to the spark that launches a rocket — propelling professionals to new heights in their careers. Since graduating from the Academy’s Class VI in 2019, Mirza’s journey has taken her across the state and beyond, where she leveraged […]

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