Navigation A tragic accident has led to a legal battle as a Florida resident seeks justice for injuries sustained due to alleged negligence. Lourdes Arena filed a complaint on January 14, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Lantana I Owner, LLC. The case revolves around a […]
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Florida Attorney General’s Office Secures $7.4 Billion from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family for Fueling the Opioid Crisis
The Florida Attorney General’s Office announced that, following Florida-led efforts, a $7.4 billion multistate settlement has been reached with members of the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, Inc. for their instrumental role in creating the opioid crisis. Purdue, under the Sacklers’ leadership, invented, manufactured and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, fueling waves of addiction […]
Mindfulness in the Law Firm
The beneficial role mindfulness practices can play in the professional and personal lives of legal professionals is perhaps most fully realized when a firm offers ongoing mindfulness training to its members. This can take many forms from a mindfulness training at onboarding, to recurring mindfulness presentations and multi-session workshops to weekly guided mindfulness meditation sessions. […]
Measures would shield appellate court clerks and Judicial Qualifications Commission employees
Sen. Darryl Rouson Sen. Darryl Rouson, a St. Petersburg attorney, wants to protect appellate court clerks and Judicial Qualifications Commission employees from threats and harassment by shielding their personal identifying information from public view. Rouson filed SB 302 and SB 300, which would exempt such things as the addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, […]
Kickstart your 2025 legal career with LegalFuel CLE opportunities
As the new year begins, it’s a great time to focus on professional growth. One of the most effective ways to stay ahead is by making steady progress toward fulfilling your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements. Whether you’re aiming to complete your CLER hours or simply sharpen your skills, LegalFuel offers a range of online […]