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Gibson Dunn Recruits S&C Partner to Co-Lead M&A Practice, in 2-Partner Hire
When asked if Gibson Dunn will be opening an office in the Sunshine State, George Sampas said: "I'm looking forward to having that discussion after I pass the Florida bar."
Appellate Court Rules Defense Litigator's 'Improper' Comments Don't Warrant New Florida Trial
"In light of the sustained objections, curative instructions, and admonishment of counsel, the effect of the improper comments falls short of fundamental error," the state appellate court ruled.
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act—It Doesn't Always Apply
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) was a big deal when, on March 3, 2022, it became law. Like most laws, it had its 15 minutes of fame and then faded away from general discussion. The EFAA provides that employers no longer can force claims of sexual harassment and/or sexual assault into arbitration. Simple enough, right? Not even close.
Eleventh Circuit: J&J's Recalled Sunscreen Deal Possible 'Coupon Settlement'
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in a Thursday opinion, remanded the sunscreen settlement back to U.S. District Judge Anuraag 'Raag' Singh of the Southern District of Florida, who had criticized objector Ted Frank for holding up his approval of the class action agreement.
Mindful of Risks, Holland & Knight's New Diversity Partner Aims to Maintain 'Robust' Strategy
O'Kelly McWilliams replaces Tiffani Lee, who held the role since 2008 but was recently promoted to deputy managing partner.
Holland & Knight Partners Discuss Their Ascent to Leadership Roles and What It Took to Get There
Tiffani Lee and Kwamina Williford, both of whom hold positions of leadership at Holland & Knight, on the unique challenges they overcame and the guidance necessary to get there.
Lawsuit Says Nike Officers Misled Shareholders Over Direct-to-Consumer Sales Strategy
The shareholder proposes a class of those who purchased Nike Class B stock between March 2021, when Nike announced its third quarter financial results, and March 2024, when it was announced Nike would be scaling back on its direct-to-consumer strategy.
Meet the Miami Attorneys in a High-Profile International Saga
The lead attorney has defended numerous high-profile clients, including former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco and performer Sean Combs.
Strong Cybersecurity May Save Your Business Big Bucks
Likely in an effort to curtail some of the financial fallout businesses suffer from cyberattacks, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 473 (HB 473). HB 473 would create a new Florida statute, 768.401, F.S., that would limit the liability of a business ("covered entities" or "third-party agents") for "cybersecurity incidents" so long as the business: adopts a cybersecurity program that substantially aligns with certain standards and guidelines articulated in the statute; and substantially complies with the notice provisions of the Florida Information Protection Act.
Kirkland & Ellis Doubles its Miami Summer Associate Class, Outpacing Other Recent Big Law Entrants
"What we're finding is that Miami is a super desirable place to be," said Kirkland partner Jeremy Liss. "The people that we identified as potential stars that want that Wall Street experience are choosing to come to Kirkland Miami."Trending Stories
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