Navigation The Supreme Court, acting September 12 on the recommendations of its Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules & Policy, has approved a series of revisions to rules that govern court-appointed and certified mediators. “Having considered the Committee’s petition, the comments received, and the Committee’s response, we hereby amend the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed […]
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FSU Law Hosting Sunburn Business and Law of Cannabis Symposium
FSU Law’s Stoops Center for Law & Business is offering an opportunity to dive deep into the rapidly evolving cannabis industry in Florida at the Sunburn Business and Law of Cannabis Symposium on September 18 from 2-5 p.m. Join us in person in the main classroom building in Room 102 or virtually. The event has […]
Attorney General Moody Calls Congress Protect Youth Requiring Surgeon General Warning
Attorney General Ashley Moody and 41 other attorneys general are calling on congressional leaders to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in causing generational harm to young people’s mental health. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, […]
7 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers to Speak at International Bar Association Annual Conference
Seven lawyers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak at the International Bar Association’s (IBA) 2024 Annual Conference, the world’s largest and most prestigious international gathering of legal professionals, taking place from Sept. 15-20 in Mexico City. The IBA Annual Conference serves to advance the development of international law and its role in business and […]
Man Sues Florida Town Over Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A man is suing a Florida town after slipping on a marina ramp, claiming negligence. Michael Volcan filed the complaint against the Town of Lake Park in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on September 3, 2024. According to the lawsuit, on April 27, 2023, Michael Volcan was […]