Navigation In a striking lawsuit that could set a precedent for workplace rights, an individual has filed a complaint against a Florida-based company, alleging severe retaliation after reporting illegal activities. On September 16, 2024, Zaida Bourque filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida, accusing CR […]
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Clearwater Resident Sues Apartment Complex for Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Clearwater resident is seeking justice after a slip-and-fall incident at her apartment complex. April Lowe filed a complaint against Fairway at Feather Sound LP in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on September 20, 2024. According to the complaint, April Lowe alleges that on April 2, 2022, she […]
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 […]
Proposed amendments to Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases 3.9(b) – Defendant Statements 10.1 – Carrying a Concealed [Firearm] [Weapon][Electric Weapon or Device]
Proposed amendments to Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases 3.9(b) – Defendant Statements
New cybersecurity incident response plans for lawyers in the works
Edward “Duffy” Myrtetus Florida Bar members could be getting guidelines for creating a cybersecurity incident response plan, something experts say is essential in a profession highly targeted by cybercriminals. At a September 20 Board of Governors meeting, Board Technology Committee Chair Duffy Myrtetus said his panel has been working with Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee […]