Navigation Troutman Pepper has been named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which recognizes law firms and companies that show a strong commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession. The Top Performer award recognizes those organizations who are most engaged with LCLD’s programs and activities throughout the […]
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Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week highlights continuing economic impact of excess litigation in Florida
Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) is petitioning the public during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week about the costs of excessive civil litigation around the state and advocating for new reforms to ease burdens on workers, small businesses and startups. Tom Gaitens, executive director of Florida CALA, said Oct. 7-11 is a time to shine attention […]
Widow Alleges Jupiter Medical Center’s Negligence Led to Husband’s Death
A tragic case of alleged medical negligence and wrongful death has emerged from Palm Beach County, Florida. Julie A. Timpe, the widow and personal representative of the estate of John S. Timpe, filed a complaint on September 26, 2024, against Jupiter Medical Center, Dr. Christopher B. Zanko, and nurse practitioner Jacinth Salomi Henton-O’Connor in the […]
Finding volunteer lawyers to provide pro bono assistance to storm victims on this week’s 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: The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division opening its Disaster Relief Hotline to provide essential legal assistance to Floridians affected by the hurricanes. A new study on legal malpractice in Florida revealing […]
Attractions Company Sued Over Negligence Leading To Injury Of Business Invitee
In a gripping legal battle that underscores the importance of safety in public spaces, a Broward County resident has taken legal action against a well-known attractions company. On September 25, 2024, Allan Vasquez filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, targeting Rapids Holdings Attractions, LLC […]