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Defense Win: In-House Counsel's Power Move Helps FPL Defeat $30M Claim

"This is one of those cases where there is a blank line on a verdict form in a sophisticated jurisdiction against very capable plaintiff's counsel," said Luis Suarez, a partner at Heise Suarez Melville who teamed up with in-house counsel for FPL.
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Daily Business Review

Sidley Austin Snags DLA Piper's Florida Corporate Practice Co-Chair

Joshua Samek is joining as a partner in its M&A and private equity global practice group.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Midsize Law Firms Have Grown in the SE, With Several Boosting Atlanta Head Count

Firm leaders said they are anticipating future head count growth, seeking opportunities in areas such as cybersecurity, litigation, employment law and IP.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Lawsuit Against Coke That Paul Hastings Fought to Litigate Swells in Size

Days before a judge rejected Coca-Cola's request to disqualify Paul Hastings from representing a Florida startup suing the beverage giant, the law firm filed an amended complaint adding new allegations and new multinational defendants.
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Law.com

En Banc Virginia Appeals Court Agrees to Consider Judge's Contempt Order Against Witness Who Allegedly Testified While Intoxicated

Last month, the Virginia Attorney General's filed a petition requesting that the appellate court set aside a 2-1 judgment issued June 6, in which the majority held that the circuit court impermissibly exercised the power of summary contempt in violation of the witness's rights to notice of the contempt charge, a fair hearing, and representation by counsel. In a July 11 order, the court agreed to rehear the issues en banc.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Maynard Nexsen Targeting Georgia and Other SE States for Lobbying Practice Expansion

The firm is planning to expand its lobbying practice into Georgia, Tennessee and Florida offices.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Draws Money From Quinn Emanuel Colleagues, Developers, Execs in First Weeks of Presidential Bid

In addition to the $1 million Suarez raised individually, PACs supporting him have garnered $13.6 million, according to the candidate.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Popular Savannah Restaurant Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Racist Abuse

"The facts here feel like 1963, not 2023. This kind of blatant and unrepentant racism is as cruel as it is illegal," said plaintiff's attorney and former U.S. Rep. Artur Davis.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ga. Appellate Court Rules Attorney Fees Can Be Apportioned in $6M RICO Case

The plaintiff-appellants disputed the trial courts findings of default and summary judgments against the defendants, while only awarding attorney fees against one.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Troutman Pepper Gains Cannabis Industry Lawyer With More Than 100 Clients

Jean Gonnell's clients represent 15% of all licensed cannabis businesses in Colorado, a firm partner said.
3 minute read

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