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The lawsuit will target a provision that benefits State Rep. Chris Latvala in his bid for a county commission seat. Members of the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners attend a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022, in Clearwater. On Tuesday, they voted to sue the state over its newly-signed election law. Pinellas County commissioners voted Tuesday to sue the state over its n...

The two men accused of posing as Department of Homeland Security employees while living inside a luxury apartment in the Navy Yard neighborhood pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of impersonating federal law enforcement and unlawful possession of a gun magazine that holds bullets. Arian Taherzadeh, 40, and Haider Ali, 35, were indicted by a grand jury in federal court April 19 after an inv...

Lawyers working at top firms can expect to earn high salaries and have access to a broad range of resources. The prestige associated with these firms also benefits attorneys' resumes. Additionally, large firms offer employees the opportunity for specialized training and advancement. Associates often have access to clients and work on assignments that have a tangible impact on the firm's botto...

As Maine continues to expand its investments in renewable energy infrastructure, organized labor is notching some policy victories aimed at boosting union workers' presence in the green economy. This week, Gov. Janet Mills allowed a new law to go into effect without her signature that will require developers to pay prevailing wages to workers on commercial, mid- and large-scale renewable ener...

The 2022 race for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction may already be historically notable, but not for a positive reason. As voters consider the campaign pitches of the five individuals seeking the office, their evaluations will include weighing whether one candidate—current Shawnee Superintendent April Grace—committed a crime by failing to report to law enforcement that a sus...

Earlier this month, Maine’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, signed legislation (SP 520/LD 1636) directing the Maine Health Data Organization (MHDO) to report annually on the potential savings if certain drugs were subjected to a referenced rate, which is the lowest of the prices available among Canada’s four largest provinces and the wholesale acquisition cost (WAC), beginning January 1, 20...

Oklahoma governor signs nation’s first law banning nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma governor signs nation’s first law banning nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

Printer-friendly From gaming to the workplace, the Metaverse is making waves everywhere. Law firms are among the new adopters, with many getting into the Metaverse to buy property and set up law offices. These firms are handling common legal situations in the virtual world, including Metaverse marriages and intellectual property issues. The legal industry is historically traditional, c...

Before Lyrissa Lidsky became dean of the MU School of Law, she taught and served in a variety of administrative roles at the University of Florida for 23 years. The first woman to serve as dean of the MU School of Law is stepping down. Lyrissa Lidsky, who has served as dean of the 150-year-old law school since 2017, will be resigning effective July 4. Paul Litton, a law professor and associat...

Before Lyrissa Lidsky became dean of the MU School of Law, she taught and served in a variety of administrative roles at the University of Florida for 23 years. The first woman to serve as dean of the MU School of Law is stepping down. Lyrissa Lidsky, who has served as dean of the 150-year-old law school since 2017, will be resigning effective July 4. Paul Litton, a law professor and associat...