Navigation Unintended Consequences? As most of us that litigate know, we had major tort reform that went in effect on March 24, 2023. Part of this so-called “new law” is that the four-year statute of limitations for torts in Florida was reduced to two years. The reality for a plaintiff’s lawyer is given potential problems with […]
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Vertical Bridge on $3.3 Billion Transaction with Verizon Involving 6,300+ Towers
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC (“Vertical Bridge”), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, in connection with the closing of its previously announced transaction with Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ). The deal, which was first announced in September, closed on December […]
Orange County has a judicial vacancy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission provide him with names of highly qualified nominees for one Orange County Court vacancy. The commission requires interested candidates to submit a completed application for consideration to Chair Christian W. Waugh at cwaugh@waugh.legal on or before January 16, 2025, (3 p.m.). Incomplete applications and […]
It’s time for Florida Bar News Briefs
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A pair of Southwest Florida lawmakers agreeing to sponsor an Elder Law Section proposal aimed at preventing scammers from draining a vulnerable victim’s bank account. Seventeenth Circuit Judge Robert Lee being […]
FSU College of Law welcomes best-selling author Scott Turow
Best-selling writer Scott Turow will be discussing his newest novel, “Presumed Guilty,” with Florida State University criminal law professor Wayne Logan on January 18 at 7 p.m., at FSU’s Opperman Music Hall. The event is presented by Midtown Reader, an independent bookstore in Tallahassee. Tickets are available on the Midtown Reader website, by clicking here. Turow’s […]