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“You’re Going To Be Petrified” Lawyer Warns Of Ongoing Destruction Of Religious Schools
It isn’t just the Catholic schools. But the nation’s people of the Catholic faith are resisting self-proclaimed “Catholic” school systems that du [...]
Prized Sports Jersey Bone Of Contention Between Two Young Lawyers
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - On June 8, two young attorneys who are also real estate agents became plaintiff and defendant over a Dallas Mavericks Luk [...]
Florida Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In ‘Marcy’s Law’ Case
The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments Aug. 31 in a closely watched case about whether a 2018 constitutional amendment known as “Marsy’s L [...]
3 Devastating Consequences Of Car Accidents And How To Get The Compensation To Help You Deal With Them
Nobody is ever adequately prepared for an accident and its consequences. Unfortunately, a car accident can occur even in the most seemingly safe [...]
$6 Million In Punitive Damages Tossed Out In Florida Tobacco Lawsuit
In a win for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., a state appeals court Wednesday rejected a $6 million punitive-damages award in a case involving a smokin [...]
State Quickly Appeals Florida Abortion Law Ruling
A new Florida law blocking doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy remains in effect despite a Leon County circuit judge’s [...]
Tampa Car Wash Surveillance Video Sought After Windshield Violently Shattered, Injuring Man
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa resident James Rogers, 61, filed a “Petition for Pure Bill of Discovery” against the Circle K store located at 3930 River Int [...]
Florida Woman Sues After Being Stuck Dangling In Mall Elevator
A Florida woman has sued an elevator company after a freak accident left her dangling in a mall elevator.
Jacksonville resident Lori Gierok d [...]
Tampa Bay Rays Sued For Stabbing Committed In Parking Lot 6
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – On June 30, a lawsuit was filed by Nathan O’Donnell, a resident of Pinellas County against Tampa Bay Rays Baseball LTD.
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Florida Justices Deny State’s Attempt To Block DNA In 1975 Murder, Death Row Inmate Henry Sireci
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday turned down an attempt by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office to block DNA testing of evidence in a 1975 murde [...]