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Cooley Law hosts panel discussion celebrating Constitution Day

Michael McDaniel Cooley Law School held a panel discussion, “Changes in the Law Under the Current Supreme Court,” in honor of Constitution Day September 17. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Event panelists included Cooley graduates retired Judge Terrence Bronson and Deputy Attorney General of California […]

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Attorney General Moodys Week Review Sep 20 2024

This week, we continued our Thin Line Tribute: Sunshine Salute Series by recognizing a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy who fled the chaos in California to serve in the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation. Deputy Colton Harris, originally from Oakland, California, spoke to us about the stark differences between serving in Florida versus California. He described […]

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AG activates price gouging hotline as Helene develops

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated the state’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas of the state preparing for a potential hurricane developing in the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm Helene currently is gaining strength and is expected to become a major hurricane. It is projected to make landfall […]

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Flight Paramedic Sues Aircraft Operators Over Severe Injuries Caused by Autopilot Malfunction

A New Mexico resident has filed a lawsuit seeking over $50,000 in damages after suffering severe injuries during a turbulent flight. The complaint was filed by William Coker in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida, on September 18, 2024, against Air Gato Enterprises, Inc., and Mango Aviation Parts, LLC. According to the court documents, […]

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Customer Sues Walmart Over Slip-and-Fall Incident

A slip-and-fall incident at a Florida Walmart has led to a lawsuit seeking damages in excess of $50,000. Jane Bacon filed the complaint against Walmart Inc., doing business as Walmart Supercenter #1134, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida, on September 19, 2024. According to the court […]

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