Monthly Archives: December 2022
Florida Attorney General Shuts Down Nearly Two Dozen “Moving Company” Scams
On November 2nd, 2022, the Florida Office of Attorney General announced that its office has been recognized with an award for shutting down nearly two dozen moving company scams that were operating in the state. The award was granted by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), which has federal regulatory authority in these… Read More »
As Snowbirds Return, Pedestrian Safety Is Top-Of-Mind
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) are in high alert as snowbirds flock back to the Sunshine State. The simple fact is that every person has a right to safely co-exist on the streets with motor vehicles and drivers are responsible for staying alert… Read More »
One Person Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash Outside Of West Palm Beach
According to reporting from the Boca Post, a vehicle has been located after a hit-and-run crash left one person dead just outside of West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office found the vehicle suspected in the crash within West Palm Beach’s Holiday Ranch mobile home community. The fatal collision is still under… Read More »
What To Know About The Glasgow Coma Scale (Brain Injury Diagnostic Tool)
Brain injuries are a significant public health hazard. A study published by the National Library of Medicine, estimates that 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are reported nationwide each year. Though, the true number of TBIs is suspected to be even higher due to an underreporting problem. All brain injuries require immediate medical attention…. Read More »
Debunking Five Myths About Personal Injury Claims In West Palm Beach
Accidents happen. According to data cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans make a collective 35 million injury-related visits to emergency rooms each year. A serious injury can cause a huge disruption to you and your family. It could lead to stacks of medical bills, lost wages, and immense pain… Read More »
Important Takeaways From The 2022 Hurricane Season
What began as one of the quietest hurricane seasons in recent history ended with a one-two punch that few of us could have possibly imagined. After Hurricane Ian devastated Florida’s southwest, it then crossed the state, leaving a trail of destruction across Central and Northeast regions that Hurricane Nicole eventually polished off when the… Read More »
CV Sciences Prepared To Settle Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit
According to a report from Natural Product Insider, CV Sciences—a hemp industry and alternative health company with a main headquarters in California—is on the verge of settling a shareholder derivative lawsuit. The preliminary settlement of the derivative claim still needs to be approved by a federal judge in Nevada. Here, our West Palm Beach… Read More »
Holiday Season Marks The Most Dangerous Time Of The Year
The period between Thanksgiving until the end of the year is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Based on figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 36 alcohol-related traffic fatalities occurred every day in the United States during the five-year period that was examined between… Read More »
Delaware Court Of Chancery Dismissed Partnership Lawsuit, Upholds Arbitration Agreement
The Delaware Court of Chancery has upheld a pre-dispute arbitration provision in the case of Wildfire Productions, L.P. v. Team Lemieux LLC and Lemieux Group—a partnership dispute involving the owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). The court emphasized that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) strongly favors the enforceability of… Read More »
McKesson Corporation Will Pay Shareholders More Than $140 Million In Drug Pricing Case
According to reporting from Reuters, McKesson Corporation—a healthcare company with a main headquarters in Irving, Texas—will pay approximately $140 million to resolve a lawsuit brought by shareholders in a drug pricing case. The preliminary agreement still requires court approval. Here, our Miami shareholder dispute attorney highlights the key things to know about the lawsuit…. Read More »
