Navigation In a dramatic legal confrontation, the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) and its President, John Kazanjian, have filed a defamation lawsuit against the Fraternal Order of Police Jim Fogleman Lodge #50 and several of its members. The complaint was lodged in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, […]
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Plaintiff alleges supermarket giant Publix of negligence following slip-and-fall incident
Johnny Ray Coston has filed a lawsuit against a major supermarket chain, alleging negligence after a slip-and-fall incident left him with significant injuries. The complaint was filed in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on February 4, 2025, naming Publix Super Markets Inc. as the defendant. According to […]
Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution Secures a 5-Year Prison Sentence for Member of Romanian Crime Ring
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 5-year prison sentence for a Romanian crime ring member. Vasile Bricage stole more than $38,000 in smartphones and other items from six Walmart locations across five Florida counties — all within the span of six days. Acting Attorney General John Guard said, “This member of […]
Hollywood Community Court marks first year of success in combatting homelessness
The City of Hollywood on February 19 issued a proclamation honoring the Hollywood Community Court’s one-year anniversary which stated, “By focusing on compassion and tailored solutions, the court has strengthened community cohesion and reaffirmed the City’s commitment to public safety, social justice, and resilience.” The Hollywood Community Court is a a problem-solving court created to […]
There is still time to register for the February 27 free webinar on cybersecurity risks and prevention
There is still time to register for the Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee’s a free CLE session aimed at helping attorneys understand and mitigate cybersecurity risks. The one-hour, “Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Law Firm Before a Cyber Breach Happens,” webinar is set for this Thursday, February 27, from noon to 1 p.m., Eastern, and is approved […]