Florida

  • June 23, 2026

    11th Circ. Won't Revisit Torture Claims Outside Removal Order

    The Eleventh Circuit, in a split decision, has declined to review whether it should halt the removal of a Jamaican man claiming he faces torture in his home country, finding it does not have jurisdiction without reviewing the final removal order at the same time.

  • June 23, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Backs Pfizer Win In Paxlovid Patent Dispute

    The Federal Circuit on Tuesday refused to revive a patent that Pfizer was accused of infringing through its blockbuster Paxlovid COVID-19 treatment, rejecting the patent owner's arguments over what it said was a typo in a patent document.

  • June 23, 2026

    11th Circ. Won't Reopen White Ex-Postmaster's Race Bias Suit

    The Eleventh Circuit upheld the U.S. Postal Service's win over a white former Georgia postmaster's lawsuit alleging she was suspended for complaining that a Black mail carrier had threatened her, finding the bulk of her claims were filed too late.

  • June 22, 2026

    7th Circ. Won't Unblock Fla. Gender Care Suit Amid Appeal

    A split Seventh Circuit on Monday refused to pause an Illinois federal judge's preliminary injunction blocking the lawsuit from Florida's attorney general targeting medical groups' policies on youth gender-affirming care while the Sunshine State official appeals.

  • June 22, 2026

    Jury Instruction Undercut Self-Defense Claim, Fla. Court Says

    A Florida appeals court has overturned a man's convictions and sentence for third-degree murder and attempted felony murder, finding that a jury instruction made it impossible for him to successfully mount a self-defense argument after he killed a man during a botched drug deal.

  • June 22, 2026

    17 States Sue Over Calif. Regulation Of Plastic Packaging

    Seventeen states and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors sued Golden State recycling regulators in California federal court Monday seeking to block a new state law regulating plastic packaging, slamming the law as California's "blatant and unprecedented attempt to impose its own policy preferences on the entire nation."

  • June 22, 2026

    WaPo Wants Trump Media Sanctioned In $2.78B Suit

    The Washington Post is asking for sanctions against President Donald Trump's social media company for what the Post alleges were repeated discovery violations in Trump's $2.78 billion defamation suit against the newspaper.

  • June 22, 2026

    Atty's Bid To Void Wrongful Firing Award Revived

    A Florida appellate court revived an attorney's attempt to invalidate a nearly $353,000 award handed to a former employee in her wrongful termination case, ruling that the lawyer was entitled to challenge the judgment without satisfying the stay requirements under the state's Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act. 

  • June 22, 2026

    Plaintiffs Ask 11th Circ. To Unfreeze Cruise Voyeurism Suits

    A group of plaintiffs suing Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. with allegations that one of its crew members covertly filmed them for his own gratification asked the Eleventh Circuit on Monday to undo a stay on related cases and affirm an order denying Royal Caribbean's bid to bring the cases to arbitration.

  • June 22, 2026

    3 IPOs Could Raise $791M Combined As Listings Surge

    Three companies spanning the broadband infrastructure, silver mining and e-scooter industries launched plans Monday for initial public offerings that could raise a combined $791 million if they price as planned during the week of June 29.

  • June 22, 2026

    State Telecom Roundup: Before Disaster Strikes

    The last three years have been the worst on record for the United States when it comes to damage from weather and climate disasters, and both the private and public sectors have been trying to find ways to harden the nation's telecommunication networks and keep them running during disasters, as climate catastrophes show no sign of letting up.

  • June 22, 2026

    Attorney Reprimanded In $256M Defamation Case

    A former Conrad & Scherer LLP managing partner must pay an Alabama coal company's attorney fees after being publicly reprimanded by an Alabama federal judge, who found he lied to the court and paid witnesses to change their testimony in his repeated lawsuits against the company.

  • June 22, 2026

    EEOC Escapes Miami Supervisor's Retaliation Lawsuit

    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defeated a supervisor's lawsuit alleging her performance rating was unlawfully lowered because she refused to alter evaluations of other workers and complained about a district director, with a Florida federal judge finding her actions weren't protected by civil rights law.

  • June 22, 2026

    States Defend Live Nation Jury Verdict In Antitrust Case

    State enforcers have urged a New York federal court to reject Live Nation's bid to upend a jury verdict finding the company monopolized key parts of the live entertainment industry, telling the court the jury carefully considered ample evidence and should not be second-guessed.

  • June 22, 2026

    Fla. Panel Revives Malpractice Suit Over Sex Offender Error

    A Florida appellate court panel revived a man's malpractice lawsuit alleging his public defender failed to investigate whether he was required to register as a sex offender, finding the attorney hadn't shown he was entitled to summary judgment. 

  • June 22, 2026

    Fla. Court Vacates US Rep.'s Contempt For Flipping The Bird

    A Florida appeals court has vacated a contempt finding for Rep. Randy Fine, R-Florida, after he allegedly flipped off an opposing party during a virtual hearing, finding that the trial court should have let Fine's attorney have a break to prepare a written motion to disqualify the judge.

  • June 22, 2026

    No Need For Promises That $1.8B Fund Is Dead, DOJ Says

    The U.S. Department of Justice refused to file a declaration stating it won't create a $1.8 billion settlement fund as part of the deal to close President Donald Trump's tax leak suit against the Internal Revenue Service, telling a Virginia federal judge it is "unnecessary."

  • June 22, 2026

    New Fla. Bar President Pledges To Improve Judicial System

    In his first address after swearing in as president of the Florida Bar, Michael Fox Orr pledged to do anything he can to improve the state's system of justice during his term.

  • June 18, 2026

    Popeyes Franchisee Nears Restaurants Sale In Fla. Ch. 11

    A Popeyes franchisee inched closer to selling dozens of restaurants in its Florida Chapter 11 following last-minute tweaks to a proposed order after objections from several companies raised questions on whether a sale would result in negative proceeds for the debtor. 

  • June 18, 2026

    Bitcoin Thief Tells 2nd Circ. Resentence Violates Constitution

    Counsel for a convicted Florida bitcoin fraudster who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for failing to pay over $20 million in restitution stemming from his role in a crypto heist on Thursday told the Second Circuit that the lower court's resentencing trampled on the constitutional rights of her client, who "never got due process at any stage."

  • June 18, 2026

    Migrant Group Drops Claims Over Martha's Vineyard Flights

    A network of migrant-led groups told a Massachusetts federal judge it agreed to dismiss its claims against a company accused of participating in a scheme to fly migrants to Martha's Vineyard.

  • June 18, 2026

    Fla. Court Says Death Row Inmate's New Evidence Is Too Late

    The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a death row inmate whose case has gone before the U.S. Supreme Court cannot bring a second postconviction relief motion in state court because a deadline in state law for bringing new evidence has passed.

  • June 18, 2026

    Free Speech Fight Over Fla. Social Media Law Goes To Trial

    A Florida federal judge refused to hand a decisive win just yet to either the state or technology groups challenging a law punishing social media websites for blocking political candidates, sending the dispute — which has already made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court — to a September bench trial instead.

  • June 18, 2026

    Tort Report: Meta Set To Face Facebook Sex Trafficking Trial

    An upcoming trial in Texas for a first-of-its-kind case against Meta and claims against a health clinic owned by a U.S. senator lead Law360's Tort Report, which compiles recent personal injury and medical malpractice news that may have flown under the radar.

  • June 18, 2026

    CSX Seeks Early Win In Ex-Workers' FMLA Fight

    CSX Transportation asked a Florida federal judge to toss two ex-workers' claims that they were fired for using Family and Medical Leave Act leave, saying one was fired for using the leave dishonestly and the other was fired for repeatedly calling out sick without medical documentation.

Expert Analysis

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    The Biz Court Digest: Dispatches From Utah's Newest Court

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    While a robust body of law hasn't yet developed since the Utah Business and Chancery Court's founding in October 2024, the number of cases filed there has recently picked up, and its existence illustrates Utah's desire to be top of mind for businesses across the country, says Evan Strassberg at Michael Best.

  • 4 Quick Emotional Resets For Lawyers With Conflict Fatigue

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    Though the emotional wear and tear of legal work can trap attorneys in conflict fatigue — leaving them unable to shake off tense interactions or return to a calm baseline — simple therapeutic techniques for resetting the nervous system can help break the cycle, says Chantel Cohen at CWC Coaching & Therapy.

  • CGL Lessons From A No-Coverage Finding In Navy Project

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    A Florida federal court's recent decision that the insurer had no duty to defend or indemnify a general contractor or subcontractor for damages from defective work on a naval base highlights the nuances of policy definitions, the importance of obtaining insurer consent and allocation issues between covered and uncovered claims, say attorneys at Hunton.

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    Playing Tennis Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    An instinct to turn pain into purpose meant frequent trips to the tennis court, where learning to move ahead one point at a time was a lesson that also applied to the steep learning curve of patent prosecution law, says Daniel Henry at Marshall Gerstein.

  • False Ad Suit Shows Need For Clear, Conspicuous Disclosure

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    The Eleventh Circuit's recent false advertising decision in Federal Trade Commission v. Corpay reiterated the FTC's guidance imploring advertisers to ensure that any disclosures are clear and conspicuous to consumers, providing companies with numerous lessons about truthful advertising and highlighting some common disclosure pitfalls to avoid, says Michael Justus at Carlton Fields.

  • And Now A Word From The Panel: MDL Year In Review

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    2025 was a roller coaster for the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, with the panel canceling one hearing session due to the absence of new MDL petitions, yet also issuing rulings on more new MDL petitions than in 2024 — making it clear that MDLs are still thriving, says Alan Rothman at Sidley Austin.

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    Judges On AI: How Judicial Use Informs Guardrails

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    U.S. Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell at the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado discusses why having a sense of how generative AI tools behave, where they add value, where they introduce risk and how they are reshaping the practice of law is key for today's judges.

  • Justices' Med Mal Ruling May Spur Huge Shift For Litigators

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    The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in the medical malpractice suit Berk v. Choy, holding that a Florida procedural requirement does not apply to medical malpractice claims filed in federal court, is likely to encourage eligible parties to file claims in federal court, speed the adjudicatory process and create both opportunities and challenges for litigators, says Thomas Kroeger at Colson Hicks.

  • What Fla. Trends Reveal About AI In Real Estate Development

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    Property developers can begin to understand how artificial intelligence tools are changing the real estate industry by studying Florida, where developers are using AI to speed vital processes, and AI disclosure and ethics requirements are proliferating, says Ben Mitchel at Shubin Law.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: 5 Tips From Ex-SEC Unit Chief

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    My move to private practice has reaffirmed my belief in the value of adaptability, collaboration and strategic thinking — qualities that are essential not only for successful client outcomes, but also for sustained professional satisfaction, says Dabney O’Riordan at Fried Frank.

  • 5 Drug Pricing Policy Developments To Watch In 2026

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    2026 may prove to be a critical year for drug pricing in the U.S., with potential major shifts including several legislative initiatives moving forward after being in the works for years, and more experimentation on the horizon concerning GLP-1s and Section 340B pricing, say attorneys at Manatt.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Start A Law Firm

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    Launching and sustaining a law firm requires skills most law schools don't teach, but every lawyer should understand a few core principles that can make the leap calculated rather than reckless, says Sam Katz at Athlaw.

  • Regulatory Uncertainty Ahead For Organ Transplant System

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    Pending court cases against a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services final rule that introduced a competition-centric model for assessing organ procurement organizations' performance will significantly influence the path forward for such organizations and transplant hospitals, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.

  • Key False Claims Act Trends From The Last Year

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    The False Claims Act remains a powerful enforcement tool after some record verdicts and settlements in 2025, and while traditional fraud areas remain a priority, new initiatives are raising questions about its expanding application, says Veronica Nannis at Joseph Greenwald.

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    Hosting Exchange Students Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Opening my home to foreign exchange students makes me a better lawyer not just because prioritizing visiting high schoolers forces me to hone my organization and time management skills but also because sharing the study-abroad experience with newcomers and locals reconnects me to my community, says Alison Lippa at Nicolaides Fink.

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