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August 27, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Holland & Knight Attorney Improperly Accessed Client File to Gain Upper Hand in Divorce Proceedings, Suit Alleges

The firm stands accused of failing to flag a conflict of interest and safeguard confidential client information.
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August 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Town of Miami Lakes Sues Law Firm for $5 Million Over FBI Sting Involving Ex-Mayor

"What Mr. Candia did, on behalf of that law firm, cost the city millions of dollars," said Raul Gastesi, the managing partner at Gastesi Lopez & Mestre.
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August 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Custody Disputes and the Fear of Violence

Custody disputes may be so emotionally charged that they sometimes escalate to dangerous levels. It is crucial for judges, attorneys, child custody evaluators and litigants to be aware of potential signs that may indicate a higher risk of violence.
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August 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Special Counsel Urges Appeals Court to Reinstate Classified Documents Case Against Trump

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's decision that dismissed the prosecution was at odds with longstanding Justice Department practice and must be reversed, special counsel Jack Smith said.
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August 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Over 50 Am Law Firms Without Fla. Offices Employ Lawyers Barred in the State

Husch Blackwell, Womble Bond Dickinson and Troutman Pepper led the list, according to a DBR analysis of Florida Bar data.
4 minute read
August 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Cosmetic Surgery Scene is Booming and With It Doctors' Accountability

Florida's cosmetic surgery scene is booming. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Florida is the leading nation in cosmetic…
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August 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Latest Community Association Bill (HB 1021): Enhancing Governance and Transparency

  The passage of HB 1021 marks a significant shift in the governance and management of community associations in Florida. Effective from July…
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August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

DraftKings Faces $65M Lawsuit by National Football League Players Association

"The NFLPAs actions in this suit could have a chilling effect in the future, with companies coming out with new technologies, things like artificial intelligence and so forth," said Ivan Parron, the managing partner at Parron Law and an uninvolved sports entertainment law expert.
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August 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

As Student Workers Unionize in Droves, NLRB Tries to Prevent Colleges' Privacy Concerns From Slowing Momentum

A college's duty to furnish student information to a union "runs headlong" into its duty to preserve confidentiality of student information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, according to Joshua Nadreau, a regional managing partner at Fisher & Phillips.
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August 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Authorizing the Use of Attorney Opinion Letters in Lieu of Title Insurance in Real Estate Transactions

AOLs are an important emerging trend in real estate finance transactions. However, despite being more affordable than title insurance, they should be used with caution when replacing title insurance. The costs savings associated with this practice might not justify the additional risk associated with it.
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