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Plaintiff accuses Wal-Mart of negligence leading to serious injury

A Palm Beach County woman has filed a lawsuit against a major retail chain, alleging negligence that led to serious injury. Janet Beltran Cruz filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on September 11, 2024, against Wal-Mart Stores East LP. According to the complaint, on […]

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Registration Now Open for the 2025 High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition

The Florida Bar today announced the commencement of its annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition, an event that provides high school students in Florida with a unique and enriching experience in the world of law and advocacy. Registration is now open for teams that would like participate in the 2025 competition. This prestigious […]

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Spanish man says Warner Bros. stole significant parts of his screenplay for ‘Joker’

A Spanish man says Warner Bros. copied substantial parts of his work to make the 2019 film “Joker.” Miguel Angel Galvan Arias filed his complaint September 18 in federal court against Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures and WB Studio Enterprises Inc. Arias seeks damages and injunctive relief under federal and state laws for […]

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Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Consulting Firm

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against her previous employer, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination. Sandra Testa filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on September 13, 2024, against GSA Access Group, LLC. According to the complaint, Testa is an 88-year-old woman who began […]

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