Navigation A pedestrian’s encounter with a hazardous sidewalk has escalated into a legal battle that raises questions about public safety and municipal responsibility. Kenneth Shane filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on March 28, 2025, against the Town of Jupiter. The lawsuit alleges negligence and […]
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant over slip-and-fall incident
In a dramatic legal showdown, a Palm Beach County resident has taken on one of the largest retail giants in the world, alleging negligence and seeking substantial damages. On March 27, 2025, Karina Montgomery filed a complaint against Wal-Mart Stores East LP in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. […]
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Event Venue Owner Harbourside Place LLC
A Palm Beach County resident has taken legal action against a foreign limited liability company, alleging negligence after a severe accident at an event venue. On March 27, 2025, Penny Zarcadoolas filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Harbourside Place LLC. The lawsuit claims […]
FSU Law jumps 10 spots in U.S. News rankings
The Florida State University College of Law is also ranked No. 17 among public law schools nationwide and is in the top 25 among public law schools in eight law specialties. (Florida State University) Florida State University’s College of Law has climbed 10 spots to No. 38 overall in the U.S. News & World Report’s […]
Attorney General Pamela Bondi Appoints Gregory W. Kehoe As Interim United States Attorney
Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Gregory W. Kehoe as Interim United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546, which provides that “the Attorney General may appoint a United States Attorney for the district in which the office of United States Attorney is vacant.” This appointment took effect […]